International Franchising News & Media
Statue of KFC's Colonel Sanders found in Osaka river
March 10, 2009
The Japan Times: The upper half of a statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken founder and mascot Colonel Sanders has been pulled from the bottom of the Dotonbori River…
read nowMarble Slab Creamery moves into United Kingdom
March 4, 2009
NEW YORK — Marble Slab Creamery has openend its first franchised store in the United Kingdom, parent company NexCen Brands Inc. has announced. The store opened…
read nowFirst co-branded Marble Slab, Great American Cookies opens in Bahrain
March 1, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has opened its first co-branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies franchised store in Bahrain, the company…
read nowTim Hortons approves share repurchase program
February 26, 2009
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. has announced that on Feb. 25, the company obtained regulatory approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to repurchase up…
read nowMcDonald's plans 40 Russia stores in 2009
February 26, 2009
The Moscow Times: McDonald's will invest $120 million to open 40 new Russian restaurants this year, the company has announced. The company also will increase…
read nowKrispy Kreme moves forward with oversees expansion
February 25, 2009
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area (N.C.): Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has said that it plans to add at least 50 overseas stores in 2009, with…
read nowMcDonald's U.K. strengthened by reimaging
February 23, 2009
AdAge.com: McDonald's in the United Kingdom has just had its best ever year and has plans to add 20 more stores this year, said Jill McDonald, chief marketing…
read nowTim Hortons store closings affect Q4 net
February 19, 2009
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. reported same-store sales increased 4.4 percent in Canada and decreased 0.1 percent in the United States for the fourth…
read nowKrispy Kreme: Future is bright
February 18, 2009
Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report blogger Rick Newman forecast 15 companies that might not survive 2009, naming Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.
read nowMarble Slab, MaggieMoo's to move into Singapore
February 16, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has signed a master franchise agreement with Thirtythree Private Ltd. of Singapore for the expansion of its Marble Slab Creamery…
read nowJollibee opens in New York
February 16, 2009
The New York Times: Jollibee, the dominant quick-serve chain in the Philippines where it has more than 600 outlets, has opened its first restaurant on the East…
read nowKFC plans U.K. expansion
February 15, 2009
BBC News: KFC is planning to open 300 new outlets in the United Kingdom over the next three to five years. The company currently has 760 outlets in the United…
read nowTaco Bell Canada offers Valentine's texts, video
February 11, 2009
TORONTO — Taco Bell Canada has partnered with an award-winning soap opera writer to create spicy free Valentine's Day messages that Canadians can send to…
read nowQSR sales weaken in China, U.S. brands still plan for growth
February 11, 2009
Los Angeles Times: International sales have boosted U.S. quick-service brands for several years, but the down economy in China is hurting sales. Chinese…
read nowMcDonald's reports strong January global comps
February 8, 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corp. increased 7.1 percent in January, the company has announced. Systemwide sales for McDonald's…
read nowKFC U.K. switches from cardboard to paper packaging
January 29, 2009
Food Business Review: KFC Restaurants in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have announced the company will switch to serving several of its most…
read nowMcDonald's growth, beverage plans on track
January 26, 2009
Despite fourth quarter net income that was down 23 percent from last year, McDonald's is focusing on domestic and international growth with 1,000 new stores…
read nowMcDonald's remains focused on growth in Europe
January 25, 2009
Forbes: McDonald's Corp. has announced plans to spend $1.1 billion on new restaurants and upgrades in Europe this year. The investment will help open 240 new…
read nowSubway to deploy Torex QSR POS systemwide
January 11, 2009
NEW YORK — Torex Retail Holdings Ltd., a provider of integrated technology solutions, has announced that Subway has signed an agreement to implement the Torex…
read nowMcDonald's links success to corporate refocus
January 11, 2009
The New York Times: In the mid-1990s, McDonald's was struggling to find its identity amid new competitors and changing consumer tastes as it tried one failed…
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