International Franchising News & Media
Sbarro takes fast casual pizza plunge in Japan, adding 20 fast-food spots in Argentina
December 12, 2017
Sbarro, a U.S.-based fast food pizza brand, has made two significant international deals this year. One will bring 20 Sbarro restaurants to Argentina, and…
read nowGetfried gets busy worldwide
December 12, 2017
Gourmet French fry and finger food concept, #getfried Fry Cafe, is growing domestically with development of four new locations in Texas cities and one…
read nowNachos Navidad back at Taco John's
December 1, 2017
That spicy and multi-colored treat of the season, Nachos Navidad, is back at Taco John's in all its red-and-green tortilla chip glory, a news release said. The…
read nowBurger King UK makes 'Whopper" deal for big growth
November 17, 2017
A huge deal in the U.K. promises to put a lot more Burger King restaurants in the European nation over the next 20 years under the guidance of private equity…
read nowIraq, Kuwait, Lebanon get Nestle Toll House Cafes by Chip
November 6, 2017
Nestle Toll House Café by Chip is expanding by leaps and bounds across the Middle East, including a late-summer opening by franchisee Mohammed Idan of the…
read nowDQ comes on strong in South Korea
November 3, 2017
International Dairy Queen Inc. has opened its first DQ Grill & Chill in South Korea. The store in the Daehak-ro area of Seoul is the first of 50 planned…
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London Summit: Coyote Ugly's key considerations before taking on the world
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Coyote Ugly has learned to speak a lot of different languages along its path to global growth. Here, one of the chain's leaders shares the key elements for any…
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Longtime Western QSR chain drops some ice in coffee shop business
August 9, 2017
Quick-serve chain, Lee's Sandwiches, is plunging into the coffee shop business, opening its first Lee's Coffee Roastery this week in Westminster, California…
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BBC uncovers fecal bacteria in 3 US fast food chains' ice
July 20, 2017
A BBC "Watchdog" series investigation that found feces in iced drinks served at three U.S.-based fast food chains in the U.K., is rapidly growing into a global…
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Everything's bigger in ... China?
July 12, 2017
China's restaurant industry is one of the nation's main economic growth drivers, according to a report released by Meituan-Dianping, a foodservice-focused…
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Pizza in Chile? Little Caesars says, 'Yes!'
June 26, 2017
Little Caesars is putting their pizza in Chile, where consumers are increasingly demanding "takeaway" brands that offer value per serving.
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McDonald's France intros burger by 'la McFork'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
McDonald's may be the iconic American brand, but at least in France this month the brand has made a concession to the sensibilities of the oh-so-refined tastes…
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Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.
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Will Brits embrace Tim Horton's?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The lessons to be learned in taking a brand to a new country are unfolding live as Tim Hortons UK emerges in her Majesty's homeland.
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Arby's: '10 new Canadian locations a great new beginning, eh?'
May 8, 2017
Arby's has signed development agreements to build 10 restaurants in Canada over the next three years, creating up to 300 jobs, a news release said. This marks…
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Want to grow your brand? Know the 3 Cs
by Elizabeth Friend — Strategy Analyst, Euromonitor International
China, chicken and coffee are three factors driving growth and profit in the current foodservice industry, according to Euromonitor International colleague and…
read nowTaco Bell Canada adds booze, triples units
April 25, 2017
Canadian media report that Taco Bell will soon be puts suds on tap with their salsa when the chain begins beer sales at some of its Canadian locations as part…
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3 execs describe how to take on the world without losing your brand
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Taking a brand to another country is one of the most complex challenges a brand's leadership can undertake. At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit…
read nowHardee's CEO says he'll divest assets to become Labor Secretary
February 2, 2017
Despite uproar and a determined effort by some labor organizations to prevent it, the CEO of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. brands' parent company, CEO Andrew Puzder…
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McDonald's sells controlling interest in Chinese business
January 9, 2017
In a deal valued at up to $2.08 billion, McDonald's Corporation said today it's turning over its controlling stake in its China business to a Chinese…
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