International Franchising News & Media
Auntie Anne's plants flag in Vietnam
March 15, 2013
Auntie Anne's Pretzels has entered its 25th country after opening in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The opening is part of a master franchise agreement with…
read nowDairy Queen adds 20th international market
March 15, 2013
Dairy Queen has made its debut in Trinidad, marking the brand's 20th country outside of the U.S. and Canada. The location, in Port of Spain, was opened through…
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Yum! Brands CEO: Innovation and value necessary for today's economy
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Novak says the two biggest risks in the food business today are food safety and social media.
read nowGlobal restaurant traffic down, but spending up
March 12, 2013
The NPD Group reported new global restaurant data for the second half of 2012, which included sluggish traffic contrasted with an increase in average check in…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee adds 130 net units in 2012
March 11, 2013
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, reported a 3.8 percent increase in revenues during 2012, and a 9.2 percent increase in…
read nowMcDonald's avoids China chicken supply chain crisis
March 8, 2013
McDonald's Corporation released its February comparable sales today, which reflected a negative calendar shift due to the extra Leap Year day in 2012.
read nowBBQ pulled pork, sweet potato fries debut at Burger King Canada
March 8, 2013
For the first time ever, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and sweet potato fries are available at Burger King restaurants throughout Canada.
read nowQuiznos franchisee inducted into International 100 Club
March 6, 2013
Quiznos' franchisee QSR International (QSR) opened its Quito, Ecuador, location, earlier this month, making QSR the first international Quiznos franchise group…
read nowCould middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?
March 5, 2013
While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled.
read nowMcDonald's Sweden deploys mobile payment solution
March 5, 2013
Seamless has entered into production agreement with McDonald's in Sweden that will allow restaurant guests to pay with their smartphones via SEQR, the mobile…
read nowCarl's Jr. aiming for 300 Australian units
March 5, 2013
Carl's Jr. is ready to debut in the Australian market, with plans to open 300 stores within 10 to 15 years. According to Smart Company, the chain is currently…
read nowKrispy Kreme planting flag in Taiwan market
March 4, 2013
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Huan Hsin Co. Ltd. for the development of 10 Krispy Kreme…
read nowMcDonald's sets sights on Chinese mountaintop
March 1, 2013
McDonald's plans to open a restaurant atop China's Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie in the Hunan Province. According to Xinhuanet, the outlet will open before…
read nowBurger King's first Barbados unit averaging 800 Whopper sales a day
February 27, 2013
Burger King Corp. and its franchisee Restaurant Associates Ltd., announced today that the first Burger King restaurant in Barbados is averaging 800 Whoppers…
read nowKFC UK testing mobile ordering service
February 27, 2013
KFC is testing a mobile ordering service in its restaurants located in Woking, United Kingdom. According to Marketing Week, the "click and collect" service…
read nowQuiznos' international franchisee marks 100th restaurant milestone
February 27, 2013
QSR International recently celebrated the opening of its 100th Quiznos restaurant, located in the new Paseo San Francisco Shopping Center in Quito, Ecuador.
read nowA&W Canada named a 'best managed company'
February 27, 2013
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has received recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 10th year in a row. By requalifying in the…
read nowYum! Brands cuts 1,000 China suppliers
February 27, 2013
After the fallout regarding China's poultry supply chain in which some partners were caught using antibiotics to expedite chickens' growth cycle, Yum! Brands…
read nowChurch's Chicken plans Ukrainian presence
February 26, 2013
Texas Chicken, the international brand of Church's Chicken, is planning to open two restaurants in Kyiv, Ukraine, in March.
read nowMcDonald's Europe testing wireless charging pads
February 24, 2013
Customers at McDonald's restaurants around Europe can now charge their wireless/mobile devices at their table. According to Know Your Mobile, the chain is…
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