Hardee's opens first store in Pakistan

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November 24, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the opening of its first Hardee's restaurant in Lahore, Pakistan. This marks the first of at least 25 Hardee's restaurants…

Subway plans expansion in Russia

November 22, 2009

Subway is well on its way to topping McDonald's in number of units, with more than 32,000 stores worldwide, much of that in North America. Now the brand sees…

Subway plans expansion in Russia

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November 22, 2009

Subway is well on its way to topping McDonald's in number of units, with more than 32,000 stores worldwide, much of that in North America. Now the brand sees…

New KFC in India is Yum! Brand's 13,000th outside U.S., China

November 1, 2009

KFC, Taco Bell and Pizz Hut parent Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the grand opening of its 13,000th restaurant outside the United States and China by its…

Krispy Kreme signs franchise development agreement for Thailand

October 29, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. continues to expand its international presence. Following last week's announcement of a multiunit franchise development agreement…

McDonald's franchisee pulls out of Iceland

October 26, 2009

Iceland will lose its three McDonald's locations this week due in part to the country's devalued currency, according to a story in The Globe and Mail.

Krispy Kreme inks multiunit deal for the Dominican Republic

October 20, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has announced that it has entered into a franchise development agreement with Dominspec S.A. for the development of 14 Krispy Kreme…

Burger King brings Whopper Bar to Asia

October 19, 2009

Burger King Corp. has announced the opening of its first Whopper Bar restaurant in the company's Asia-Pacific region.   The first Whopper Bar restaurant in…

QSRs target India for growth

October 15, 2009

India is the new hot international growth property for quick-service restaurants. For example, Yum! Brands Inc. executives said in the company's recent…

Wendy's/Arby's to focus on international growth

October 11, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced organizational changes in its international subsidiary as part of the company's strategic initiative to further develop…

Dairy Queen opens 200th location in China, plans 500 more

October 8, 2009

Dairy Queen has reached a milestone in China, having opened its 200th location in the country. The store is located in Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi…

Dunkin' Donuts continues growth in China

October 7, 2009

As part of its greater China expansion strategy, Dunkin' Donuts recently opened its first two shops in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The first shop is located…

Burger King expands redesign efforts globally

October 6, 2009

Burger King Corp. continues to grow the number of stores undergoing its 20/20 design transformation with the recent grand reopening of the Schiphol Airport…

Growth in China boosts Yum!'s Q3 2009 income

October 6, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, has reported that its growth for the third quarter ended Sept. 5 was driven by new stores in…

McDonald's France plans for Louvre location offend some

October 5, 2009

McDonald's France's plans to open a restaurant and McCafé near the Louvre museum next month has raised the ire of those who treasure the country's haute…

McDonald's McCafé aims to overtake Starbucks in Europe

September 24, 2009

The McDonald's McCafé espresso-based coffee line has been a hit in the United States. In Europe, the McCafé concept is an actual coffeehouse. And if…

The Taco Maker moves into Panama

September 10, 2009

The Taco Maker (TTM) has opened its first location in Panama City, Panama. The latest member of the TTM family opened at the Albrook Mall Food Court on…

NexCen Brands signs deal to grow QSR brands in Africa

September 9, 2009

Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker, as well as two retail chains from the NexCen Brands system, will be expanding into…

McDonald's August comps up only 2.2%

September 8, 2009

As it has other quick-serve burger chains, the economy seems to be finally affecting McDonald's Corp. sales, with global comparable sales up only 2.2 percent…

A&W Restaurants continues stand-alone expansion

September 8, 2009

After a decade of relying on multi-branded restaurant openings for its U.S. growth, A&W  franchisees are continuing the company's focus on stand-alone 3-D…