International Franchising News & Media
Tim Hortons plans continued North American expansion
March 7, 2012
There are currently 3,295 Tim Hortons locations in Canada, and 714 in the U.S. Paul House, executive chairman, CEO and president, told attendees at the Raymond…
read nowDunkin' Brands signs marketing deal with LeBron James for China expansion
March 6, 2012
As Dunkin' Brands plans to expand its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins' footprints in China by 100 stores in the next few years, the company is betting on NBA…
read nowMcDonald's Japan testing car navigation system orders
March 1, 2012
McDonald's Japan is testing a service that will allow customers to place food orders en route to a drive-thru unit by using their car navigation systems.
read nowQuiznos to make its debut in Russia
March 1, 2012
Quiznos has announced a partnership with QSR Russia Ltd (QRL), the master franchisee selected to launch the flagship Quiznos restaurants in Russia.
read nowMcDonald's ramps up China franchising, marketing
February 29, 2012
McDonald's plans to expand its presence in China through franchising, while highlighting its food quality through a new marketing campaign.
read nowUpdate: KFC denies opening in sanctioned Iran
February 27, 2012
Last week it was reported that KFC opened a restaurant in Iran despite U.S. sanctions put into place over the country's lack of transparency regarding…
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Tim Hortons sales accelerate systemwide
February 23, 2012
Tim Hortons Inc. has announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Jan. 1, which included a 9.2 percent growth in systemwide sales. Tim Hortons…
read nowSubway's first Romanian unit to open in April
February 21, 2012
The most ubiquitous restaurant chain in the world is about to grow its footprint even more. Subway will debut in the Romanian market in April, opening its…
read nowQuiznos debuts in North India this week
February 21, 2012
Quiznos' first outlet in North India opens Wednesday in New Delhi.
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchisee plans 100 stores in India in five years
February 20, 2012
Jubilant Foodworks Ltd., the franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts and Domino's Pizza in India, plans to open between 80 and 100 Dunkin' Donuts stores in that…
read nowKFC joins British Retail Consortium
February 15, 2012
KFC has become the latest foodservice company to join the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
read nowCarl's Jr. signs expansion deal in Latin America, Caribbean
February 14, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc. has entered into a five-year development agreement with Airport Shoppes Corp., a subsidiary of International Meal Company (IMC), with…
read nowFormer Burger King CEO joins board of UK QSR, plans U.S. presence
February 13, 2012
Brad Blum, the former CEO of Burger King and Olive Garden Italian Restaurants, has joined the board of LEON, a London-based quick-service restaurant company…
read nowEdible Arrangements expands into 15 countries
February 10, 2012
Edible Arrangements continued its expansion in 2011 with the opening of 86 new stores. Ten locations are international stores, which includes the opening of…
read nowDairy Queen opens milestone restaurant in China
February 9, 2012
The Dairy Queen system, part of Berkshire Hathaway, opened its 500th location in China this week, and has plans to open more than 100 new restaurants in the…
read nowMcDonald's delivers a strong January
February 8, 2012
McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 6.7 percent in January.
read nowDunkin' Brands names new president of International division
February 8, 2012
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Giorgio Minardi as the president of its International…
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Yum! Brands to continue bullish growth after posting 30% profit
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has found its sweet spot in China, posting 19 percent same-store sales growth in that country in 2011. The company reported…
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The top 10 (unmentioned) food industry trends
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Adventure in food and flavor is back, comfort food is out.
read nowSubway to debut in Estonia this year
January 18, 2012
Subway, the most ubiquitous restaurant chain in the world, is still entering unchartered territory. The company plans on making its debut in Estonia in the…
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