International Franchising News & Media
Chinese QSR market to pass $280B by 2017
May 24, 2013
According to a new report released by market insight firm Mintel, China's quick-service and takeaway market is expected to reach RMB 1.8 trillion ($283.4B U.S.
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McDonald's defends nutritional options, children's marketing
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company plans between 1,500 and 1,600 new restaurants this year, most of which will open in new and emerging international markets.
read nowYum Restaurants International names preferred LED supplier
May 22, 2013
The Pharox range of LED lighting by NTL Lemnis, a JV company of NTL Electronics of India and Lemnis Lighting Netherlands, has been selected as the preferred…
read nowCold Stone marks 25th anniversary, Nigeria opening
May 22, 2013
Cold Stone Creamery is marking its 25th anniversary milestone by bringing back a lineup of customer favorites, including the Strawberry Blonde, Peanut Butter…
read nowMcDonald's plans to accelerate China business
May 17, 2013
Despite the supply chain drama that has befallen Yum! Brands in China this year, McDonald's has plans for an aggressive expansion in the market.
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Dutch McDonald's units add solar carports
May 15, 2013
Three towns in The Netherlands have been chosen by McDonald's to include new solar carports built to offer customers an ecological way to protect their cars.
read nowPollo Tropical continues Panama expansion
May 10, 2013
Pollo Tropical has opened its 32nd internationally franchised location, and its second in Panama City, Panama.
read nowMcDonald's feeling effects of challenging global economy
May 8, 2013
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.6 percent in April, mostly due to the continued challenging global economy.
read nowMcDonald's Canada marks 20th McHappy Day
May 8, 2013
Today marks the 20th anniversary of McDonald's Canada McHappy Day, a fundraising event where $1 from every Big Mac sandwich, Happy Meal and hot McCafé…
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Former Nestlé chief chosen to lead Tim Hortons
May 8, 2013
Tim Hortons Inc. announced the appointment of Marc Caira as president and CEO, effective July 2. He replaces Paul House, who will become non-executive chairman…
read nowBoardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries plans 100-plus units in China
May 7, 2013
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries will expand across China through a master development agreement signed with ICON. The agreement with ICON marks the brand's…
read nowAnother meat scandal hits China food industry
May 7, 2013
Another meat supply scandal has hit the China food industry. Shanghai authorities are now testing mislabeled mutton from a wholesaler that was initially…
read nowBurger King franchisee acquires 90-plus restaurants in Germany
May 3, 2013
Burger King announced the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary Burger King GmbH and its 91 company-owned restaurants in Germany to Yi-Ko Holding GmbH, owned and…
read nowMcDonald's CEO: Mobile is a huge opportunity
April 29, 2013
McDonald's CEO Don Thompson sat down for an interview on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" program last week and offered a few insights into the company's China…
read nowBurger King calls turkey burger one of best Q1 LTOs
April 26, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31.
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans 50-unit expansion in the Philippines
April 25, 2013
Baskin-Robbins has signed a master licensing agreement with IceDream Inc. to develop the brand in the Philippines. The agreement calls for the development of…
read nowCold Stone Creamery expands into Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
April 24, 2013
Less than two weeks after announcing international expansion plans into the Philippines and Bangladesh, Cold Stone Creamery has signed a 10-year master…
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Yum! expects China recovery to take 6 to 9 months
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
KFC and Pizza Hut U.S. sales soft in Q1; attributed to lack of innovation and value compared to competition.
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McDonald's exec: Supply chain, real estate, franchisees keys to global growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
McDonald's Middle East Development Company's managing director says keeping the consumers' wants in mind is important for a brand hoping to expand globally.
read nowBurger King sells Canadian restaurants to master franchisee
April 23, 2013
Burger King Worldwide announced the sale of its Canadian subsidiary Burger King Restaurants of Canada, including 94 company-owned restaurants in the market, to…
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