Yum! Brands lifted again by China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 4, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced its third quarter 2011 results for the period ended Sept. 3, including an operating profit growth of 7 percent in China and …

Cold Stone Creamery plans to enter Australian market

September 28, 2011

Arizona-based Cold Stone Creamery is actively seeking an Australian-based franchise partner to launch the brand in that country. According to…

Burger King Canada rolls out Angry Poutine

September 27, 2011

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. is offering customers a twist on classic french fries by rolling out the Angry Poutine and Poutine with Bacon items.

Dunkin' Brands' international president departs after 4 months

September 22, 2011

Just four months after being named as international president of Dunkin' Brands, Neal Yanofsky is leaving the company.

New Zealand Taco Bell trial put on hold

September 21, 2011

In June, a New Zealand newspaper reported that Restaurant Brands was launching a pilot Taco Bell in Auckland.

McDonald's has 100th consecutive month of positive sales

September 8, 2011

McDonald's Corporation has announced global comparable sales growth of 3.5 percent in August.

Sarku Japan continues expansion, opens in Colombia

September 7, 2011

Sarku Japan continues its aggressive expansion efforts with the opening of three restaurants in Colombia, South America. This initiative is part of a…

McDonald's Canada undergoing $1 billion makeover

September 7, 2011

McDonald's Canada is investing about $1 billion to undertake its biggest store-by-store brand transformation in the company's 44-year Canadian history.

KFC plans to double Russian presence by 2015

September 5, 2011

Yum! Brands' KFC expects to grow its footprint in Russia to 300 outlets by 2015, a goal that would call for the opening of 30 to 40 restaurants per year.

Panda Express heads to Mexico

August 31, 2011

Panda Express has announced that it will open its first restaurant in Mexico on Sept. 3 in Mexico City. The company is actively looking to open more locations…

McDonald's expansion on track in UAE, China

August 30, 2011

McDonald's UAE is on track to hit its 100th store opening by the end of 2011, according to the Khaleej Times.

Cold Stone Canada launches Tim Hortons-inspired flavor

August 28, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery locations in Canada have rolled out the Tim Hortons Double Double ice cream flavor.

Burger King Canada introduces Chicken Tenders

August 28, 2011

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. is celebrating the introduction of a four-piece Chicken Tenders package by offering the option for $1.

Quiznos signs master franchise agreement for India

August 28, 2011

Denver-based Quiznos has signed a new master franchise agreement to bring the chain to Northern and Western India.

A&W Canada urban prototype designed for younger crowd

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In a break from tradition, 55-year old chain expands in metropolitan markets.

Krispy Kreme signs development deals in Japan

August 24, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is expanding in Japan. The company signed new development agreements with its franchisee, Krispy…

KFC Australia drops kids' meal toys

August 24, 2011

As of this week, the 600 KFC units in Australia will no longer include toys in its kids' meals, the company announced.

KFC plants flag in East Africa

August 23, 2011

KFC opened its first unit in Nairobi, Kenya this month, marking the first American quick-service chain to have a presence in East Africa.

Tim Hortons signs sponsorship deal with Toronto Blue Jays

August 22, 2011

Two Canadian icons – the Toronto Blue Jays and Tim Hortons – are teaming up in a new sponsorship deal that will include two kiosk outlets at the baseball…

Carl's Jr., Rita's Italian Ice seeking South African franchisees

August 21, 2011

Edwards Global Services has announced it is seeking interested franchisors and investors for area development licenses in South Africa for three U.S. chains…