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McDonald's Canada exec selected to lead Japan system
August 29, 2013
Earlier this week, McDonald's Holdings Co. Ltd., the chain's Japanese parent company, named Sarah Casanova as its new CEO and president. She replaces Eiko…
read nowMobile payment platform debuts at Middle Eastern QSRs
August 29, 2013
The U.A.E.-based bank Mashreq has launched a new mobile POS device, the Mashreq Payport, that is initially being used at QSR brands Pizza Express, Cold Stone…
read nowMcDonald's adds vegetarian option in Canada
August 29, 2013
McDonald's Canada rolled out two vegetarian options this week — the Mediterranean and Santa Fe Veggie Signature McWraps. The launch marks the first time the…
read nowJapan's economic recovery leading to more restaurant visits, spending
August 28, 2013
Japan's economic recovery after a downturn in the last quarter of 2012, has spurred an increase in restaurant visits and spending greater than any other global…
read nowTaco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos to make Canadian debut
August 28, 2013
Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos, the brand's most successful product launch in its history, will be introduced to Canada on Sept. 2, nearly a year and a half…
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Popeyes' has opportunity to 'at least' double domestic footprint
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Popeyes' systemwide sales increased by 11.6 percent during Q2, rolling over 11.5 percent in Q2 of 2012.
read nowTim Hortons adds executives to Canadian, U.S. systems
August 21, 2013
Tim Hortons Inc. has appointed Steve Wuthmann as executive vice president, Human Resources, and as a member of the executive group, effective Sept. 30.
read nowQuiznos signs development agreement for Nicaragua
August 20, 2013
QSR International has signed a three-unit Quiznos development agreement for the country of Nicaragua with Industria de Comida Rápida S.A., managed by Bergman…
read nowTechnomic: Cravings, value and better burgers driving burger consumption in Canada
August 20, 2013
According to new research from Technomic, the overwhelming majority of Canadian consumers (89 percent) eat burgers once a month or more often — and cravings…
read nowTim Hortons CEO: U.S. market a priority for long-term growth
August 8, 2013
Tim Hortons Inc. announced its 2013 second quarter results today, which includes positive same-store sales growth in both its Canada and U.S. systems.
read nowMcDonald's U.S. July sales lifted by breakfast, Monopoly
August 8, 2013
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales increased 0.7 percent in July, led by a 1.6 percent increase in U.S. stores.
read nowKFC to nearly double Russian footprint
August 8, 2013
KFC is planning on nearly doubling its footprint in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States by 2015. According to The Moscow Times, the company…
read nowDunkin' plans European expansion, Baskin-Robbins Germany debut
August 2, 2013
Baskin-Robbins is planning its entry into the German market as early as next year, while its sister chain Dunkin' Donuts plans to grow its presence throughout…
read nowBurger King to expand in gas stations across South Africa
August 1, 2013
Burger King South Africa Ltd has signed an exclusive agreement with Sasol to expand the brand across the country.
read nowCinnabon expanding in Eurasia with Georgia agreement
August 1, 2013
Cinnabon Inc. has signed a master franchise deal to develop several bakeries in Georgia, marking the brand's entry into the Eurasian country.
read nowKFC, McDonald's among top 10 most powerful brands in China
July 30, 2013
Millward Brown has announced the 20 most powerful brands in China, a list dominated by U.S. brands and led by KFC. McDonald's is also on the list, at No. 7.
read nowMcDonald's Arabia launches original TV series for Ramadan
July 26, 2013
McDonald's Arabia is the first quick-service brand in the Middle East to launch an independently produced TV series, according to AME Info. The series was…
read nowEuropean firm expresses interest in franchising Papa John's, DQ in China
July 25, 2013
EQT Partners, a European-based private equity firm, has expressed interest in purchasing a stake in a company that owns Dairy Queen and Papa John's franchises…
read nowMcDonald's plans Vietnam entry
July 16, 2013
McDonald's has signed Henry Nguyen as a developmental licensee for the Vietnam market. Nguyen is a Vietnamese businessman and founder of Good Day Hospitality.
read nowMcDonald's Singapore introduces interactive, NFC-enabled 'Happy Table'
July 16, 2013
A McDonald's restaurant in Singapore has added interactive dining tables that its guests can use to play a racing game. The games are NFC-enabled through…
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