QSRs to benefit short-term from China currency move

June 21, 2010

Quick-service restaurant chains with a large presence in China will likely see a boost after that country said it would allow its currency to appreciate…

Should McDonald's help solve the childhood obesity epidemic?

With its marketing prowess, the chain certainly has the ability to be a change agent. But does it need to?

Sarku Japan to expand Teriyaki & Sushi Express to Colombia

June 17, 2010

Sarku Japan, known for its mall-court based Japanese quick-service restaurants, continues to expand globally with a major franchise deal in South America.

Sarku Japan to expand Teriyaki & Sushi Express to Colombia

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June 17, 2010

Sarku Japan, known for its mall-court based Japanese quick-service restaurants, continues to expand globally with a major franchise deal in South America.

Dairy Queen adds Saudi Arabia to international portfolio

June 14, 2010

Dairy Queen has signed an agreement with franchisee Al Safwa Food Group to open multiple locations in Saudi Arabia. The move into Saudi Arabia marks the 17th…

Dairy Queen adds Saudi Arabia to international portfolio

June 14, 2010

Dairy Queen has signed an agreement with franchisee Al Safwa Food Group to open multiple locations in Saudi Arabia. The move into Saudi Arabia marks the 17th…

Yum! to buy out KFC Russia partner

June 7, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. plans to buy out Russian partner Rostik Group from their joint venture of Rostik's-KFC, Reuters reports. Yum! is leveraging an option from a…

McDonald's anticipates negative impact of foreign currency exchange

June 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. announced another strong month, with global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in May. The company did warn, however, that based on…

Yum! to buy out KFC Russia partner

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June 7, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc. plans to buy out Russian partner Rostik Group from their joint venture of Rostik's-KFC, Reuters reports. Yum! is leveraging an option from a…

McDonald's anticipates negative impact of foreign currency exchange

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June 7, 2010

McDonald's Corp. announced another strong month, with global comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent in May. The company did warn, however, that based on…

McDonald's French ad featuring gay teen garners mostly praise

June 2, 2010

The ad starts off typically enough, with a father and son sharing a meal at McDonald's. As the father orders, the teenage boy gets a call on his cell phone and…

Arby's to add 100 units in Turkey

June 2, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has signed a major development agreement with Tab Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to open at least 100 Arby's restaurants in Turkey…

McDonald's French ad featuring gay teen garners mostly praise

June 2, 2010

The ad starts off typically enough, with a father and son sharing a meal at McDonald's. As the father orders, the teenage boy gets a call on his cell phone and…

Arby's to add 100 units in Turkey

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June 2, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has signed a major development agreement with Tab Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to open at least 100 Arby's restaurants in Turkey…

Carl's Jr. enters Vietnam

May 31, 2010

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first major Western quick-service hamburger chain to open in the market. The…

Carl's Jr. enters Vietnam

May 31, 2010

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first major Western quick-service hamburger chain to open in the market. The…

Taco Bell to open first store in UK

May 27, 2010

Taco Bell will open its first store in the United Kingdom in June at the Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, reports The Independent.   From the story: Nick…

Taco Bell to open first store in UK

May 27, 2010

Taco Bell will open its first store in the United Kingdom in June at the Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, reports The Independent.   From the story: Nick…

Popeyes keeps lead in QSR chicken category

May 26, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen continues to outpace the quick-serve chicken category as it focuses on improving operations, product innovation and smarter growth…

Popeyes keeps lead in QSR chicken category

May 26, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen continues to outpace the quick-serve chicken category as it focuses on improving operations, product innovation and smarter growth…