Taco 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…

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…

Hardee'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…

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…

Yum opens 1st Taco Bell in China

January 9, 2017

Yum China Holdings Inc. and Taco Bell Corp. have opened the first Taco Bell restaurant in China, according to a news release. The Shanghai restaurant is…

'McVatican' opens to less-than-pleased Cardinals

January 3, 2017

McDonald's may not be in the best graces with Italians these days with its plans for a restaurant near the cherished "Il Duomo" in Florence, and now the…

DQ unfurls its cone-top curl in South Korea

December 21, 2016

International Dairy Queen, Inc. has signed a deal to expand into South Korea, according to a news release. The company will open 50 DQ Grill & Chill…

McDonald's International heads to UK after heightened EU scrutiny

December 9, 2016

McDonald's is moving its international tax base from European Union member Luxembourg to the EU-rejecting United Kingdom.

Trump's controversial Mexican statements flavor Burger King Russia's new Whopper

November 10, 2016

A Russian government-controlled online publication, Sputnik News, is reporting that Burger King Russia is now selling a new "Trump Burger," commemorating this…

Florence, Italy says 'Il Duomo' can do without golden arches

November 4, 2016

The birthplace of the Renaissance, as well as many of its finest artists and sculptors, just can't swallow the idea of the golden arches of McDonald's peaking…

Yum! Brands okays separation, increases dividend and appoints board member

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Lots of high-level action occurring this week at Yum Brands with its board of directors giving the go-ahead to the previously announced separation of the…

International franchising: 8 tips for smooth sailing overseas

The CEO of Franchise Global Frands provides eight tips for U.S. franchisors who want to go global.

Would you like some kimchi in your burrito, sir? A look at Taco Bell's innovation process

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The public relations folks at Yum! Brands recently took a moment to give us a peek inside their menu innovation process.

Tim Hortons will deliver coffee to the Philippines

July 28, 2016

Tim Hortons is headed to the Philippine. Restaurant Brands International Inc today announced the formation of a new master franchise joint venture company that…

Foodtech key to tapping into growing Indian foodservice market

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A new report from TechSci Research shows that over the next five years, India may be one of the most promising markets for food service investment, But you…

mPOS increases faster than expected, opens market to new vendors

June 6, 2016

Restaurateurs still pondering a move to smartphone- and tablet-based POS systems might be interested in the latest Juniper Research study: It predicts that…

Texas Chicken steps into Laos, expands Asian footprint

June 3, 2016

Texas Chicken is increasing its footprint in Asia — this time in Laos with a deal that will open seven restaurants in the Southeast Asian nation in the next…

Kahala Brands merges with major Canadian quick-service franchisor

May 26, 2016

Kahala Brands Ltd, parent company of 18 brands, including Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery and Johnnie's New York Pizzeria, announced it has signed an agreement to…

NRA2016: What you need to know about emerging global markets (Part 2)

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In part two of this series on global markets for restaurateurs, Euromonitor International shares discussed what global restaurateurs must keep in mind when…

Arby's moving into Middle East

May 25, 2016

For the first time in six years, Arby's is making a move internationally, signing an agreement to open 25 Arby's restaurants in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the…