International Franchising News & Media
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.
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Burger 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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McDonald's focused on gaining market share through product launches
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company says nearly half of its menu introductions this year will come from its global pipeline.
read nowCarl's Jr. to grow Russian footprint through subfranchising deal
April 18, 2013
Bright Star LLC, master franchisee and operator of Carl's Jr. restaurants in Russia, has granted the rights to subfranchise the brand throughout the Russian…
read nowYum! Canada among best workplaces
April 12, 2013
Yum! Canada, the franchisor of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has been named as one of this year's 50 Best Workplaces in Canada.
read nowCold Stone Creamery plans Philippines, Bangladesh expansion
April 11, 2013
The Cold Stone Creamery brand continues expand its international footprint with upcoming locations planned in the Philippines and Bangladesh.
read nowCarl's Jr. to debut in Denmark in the fall
April 10, 2013
CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. announced an agreement with Dansk Supermarked to open the first Carl's Jr. restaurant in Denmark. The restaurant is scheduled to…
read nowIs China's bird flu crisis a big concern for international QSRs?
April 9, 2013
Still reeling from the effects of a poultry supply chain crisis in China earlier this year, Yum! Brands now faces even more tumult from an avian flu outbreak…
read nowSubway to plant flag in Kenya
April 9, 2013
Subway announced its plans to debut in Kenya as early as August. According to Business Daily Africa, the Connecticut-based chain is focused on the market…
read nowCarl's Jr., Hardee's plan entries in Denmark, Guatemala, Puerto Rico
April 9, 2013
CKE Restaurants hit a growth milestone this week with the 500th international restaurant opening of its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands. On April 6, Bright Star…
read nowQSR International expands Quiznos' presence in Latin America
April 5, 2013
QSR International has signed a 15-unit Quiznos development agreement for the country of Panama with Franquicias Premium Corporation, managed by Dimas Fajardo…
read nowSelf-order kiosks installed in Indian KFC, Taco Bell locations
April 4, 2013
KFC and Taco Bell parent company Yum Brands is trying to crack the Indian market with specialty menu offerings and self-ordering technology.
read nowMcDonald's Canada testing mobile payments
April 4, 2013
The fast-growing mobile payment technology has made its way to the Golden Arches. According to Mobile Entertainment, the Interact Association has partnered…
read nowBurger King Latin America leverages soccer partnership
April 3, 2013
La Liga BBVA, a professional division of the Spanish football league, has once again partnered with the Burger King brand and Pepsi for a promotion aimed at…
read nowKFC UK launches mobile ordering and payment app
April 3, 2013
AIRTAG, a provider of mobile shopping solutions, today announced a partnership with KFC UK & Ireland to launch the chain's first ever mobile and web app…
read nowKFC UK outlines ambitious growth, remodeling plans
April 1, 2013
KFC is planning on opening more than 40 new restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland this year, a move that would create about 1,600 new jobs, according…
read nowGreat American Cookies expands presence in Puerto Rico
March 27, 2013
Great American Cookies announced it is expanding in Puerto Rico through multi-unit operators Dan Margolis, Carol Margolis and Wilson Castillo of A.M.A.
read nowSubway UK offers mobile ordering app through Windows Phone 8
March 25, 2013
Subway UK now has an app available on Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 that allows customers to order their food from their smartphones.
read nowA&W marks 100th restaurant in Québec
March 21, 2013
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has opened its 100th restaurant in Québec — its fourth urban location in downtown Montréal, located at 1200…
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