Baskin-Robbins to expand presence in Mexico

March 21, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has announced that the company has signed a new master licensing agreement with BRICE to greatly expand the brand's presence in Mexico. The…

TCBY dives into retail with pre-packaged frozen yogurt launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Agreement deal includes 3,000 Wal-Mart locations.

Australian millionaire sues Yum! Brands for blocking franchise sale

March 21, 2012

Jack Cowin, an Australian millionaire who made his money in the quick-service industry, has sued Yum! Brands for blocking his attempts to sell the franchise…

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Foodservice distribution company expands network

March 20, 2012

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC, a provider of QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions in the U.S., has opened a new Dallas…

Wendy's vs. Burger King: A shift in perception

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The burger wars have shifted in Wendy's favor in part because of favorable consumer perception.

Report shows a jump in chain restaurant growth

March 20, 2012

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…

Subway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel

March 20, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.

Culver's operators named Wisconsin Restaurateurs of the Year

March 20, 2012

Craig and Lea Culver, of Culver's Restaurants, have been named Restaurateurs of the Year by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

Seattle's Best Coffee launches new drive-thru concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also offering fresh-baked muffins, cookies, multigrain bars, breakfast sandwiches and snack items.

Quiznos deploys SaaS model in India

March 19, 2012

Coupa Software, a provider of cloud spend optimization software, has announced that Quiznos India has subscribed to the software service.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries expands into Oregon

March 19, 2012

Lucky Patel, master developer for Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries, has started his expansion in Oregon, recently bringing on board new franchisees, business…

Rita's debuts first ever national television commercial

March 19, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice will debut its first ever national television commercial Tuesday.

Spring deals, LTOs in full swing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSRs take advantage of St. Patrick's Day, Easter themes for new menu introductions.

Bojangles' sponsoring NASCAR Sprint Cup race

March 16, 2012

Bojangles' has signed on to be the title sponsor of South Carolina's only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The…

Burger King franchise group partners with consulting firm to save money

March 16, 2012

SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their recurring expenses, has been named an endorsed partner by the National…

KFC brings 'So Good' tagline to India

March 16, 2012

KFC introduced its "So Good" global tagline in the spring of 2010. It was the company's fifth marketing shift in a short time, but it seems to be sticking…

Burger King beginning to see turnaround effects

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December was a strong month for the chain, buoyed by the launch of soft serve ice cream, new french fries and the BK Crown Program geared toward kids.

Baskin-Robbins eyeing California expansion

March 15, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is seeking franchisees in the San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif., areas as it expands its footprint throughout the next several years.

Dunkin' Donuts testing fruit juice sparkler beverage line

March 15, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts' fans in the Tampa, Fla., market are getting a sneak peak at a new trio of beverages that could potentially be rolled out nationwide.