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Subway releases 2010 tally: 2,147 new units
February 15, 2011
Subway released its 2010 development numbers, which included the opening of 2,147 new locations in 67 countries, seven Canadian provinces and all 50 U.S.
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Burger King taps head of Europe marketing
February 14, 2011
Burger King has named John Schaufelberger as president of marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
read nowKFC India launches cheaper Streetwise menu
February 14, 2011
Perhaps taking a nod from its American counterpart, KFC India plans to gear its new marketing and pricing strategy toward college students.
read nowMcDonalds France testing table service
February 14, 2011
There may not be an extensive wine list or a “Garçon,” but some McDonald’s France customers have been getting special treatment. About 50 of the chain’s…
read nowPolish operator now Spains largest KFC franchisee
February 13, 2011
AmRest Holding, a Polish restaurant operator, has acquired a 76.3 percent stake in Restauravia Grupo Empresarial, a Spanish restaurant company controlled by…
read nowMcDonalds launches new Angus burger, ShareBox
February 8, 2011
McDonald’s Angus Third Pounder, introduced in 2009, has gotten a bold new makeover. The company has introduced its new Chipotle BBQ Bacon Angus, which is…
read nowKFC India ready for ICC World Cup partnership
February 8, 2011
KFC is the official restaurant partner of the ICC World Cup 2011 event and will launch a special edition “Fan Bucket” for the occasion. The 10th Cricket World…
read nowDominos India operator preps for new chain launch
February 7, 2011
Jubilant FoodWorks, a major foodservice operator in India, will launch a yet-unnamed international food chain in the country in the next fiscal year.
read nowTim Hortons expanding overseas
February 6, 2011
Tim Hortons has inked a master license agreement with Apparel Group in Dubai for up to 120 multi-format restaurants in markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council…
read nowQuiznos inks franchise deal in India
February 3, 2011
Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement to open its first restaurant in India. The agreement outlines plans for the development of five Quiznos…
read nowHardees temporarily closes Egypt units
February 1, 2011
An Egyptian franchisee of Hardee’s restaurants has closed its 32 locations in the country after some were looted in the ongoing political protests over…
read nowMcDonalds Canada adds to its breakfast menu
February 1, 2011
McDonald’s Canada introduced buttermilk biscuits this week, adding another option to its 35-year-old breakfast menu. The chain also has extended the daypart’s…
read nowCarls Jr. heads to the United Kingdom
January 31, 2011
Carl’s Jr. is set to launch in the United Kingdom. The chain, which specializes in 100-percent Black Angus beef burgers, celebrity-laden advertising and a…
read nowMcDonalds China adds another 24-hour delivery unit
January 30, 2011
As the American quick-service competition spills into China, McDonald’s has launched another 24-hour delivery service to boost its convenience factor. The…
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Wendy's headed to Argentina
January 26, 2011
Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has signed an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (DEGASA) to develop…
read nowDunkin' Donuts opens in Dubai
January 25, 2011
Dubai's Motor City development is known for its motor-sport theme encompassing residential units, business towers, retail hot spots and a theme park.
read nowFamous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
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McDonalds reports positive 2010 numbers
January 23, 2011
McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…
read nowThai chains install credit card terminals
January 23, 2011
A long list of restaurants in Thailand have boosted their customer service experience. Posnet, an EFTPOS network service provider, has deployed…
read nowBurger King Canada rolling out 20/20 design
January 23, 2011
A Burger King unit in Thunder Bay, Ontario, was the latest in Canada to shift to the company’s 20/20 design, a global initiative that features a contemporary…
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