Wendy’s Philippine footprint to grow

February 23, 2011

Wendy’s International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc., has signed a long-term agreement with Wenphil Corporation to expand the Wendy’s brand…

Dunkin’ Donuts rolls into India market

February 23, 2011

India is about to run on Dunkin. Dunkin’ Donuts has signed an agreement with Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. to develop, sub-franchise and operate more than 500 units…

Jack in the Box Inc. beats expectations

February 23, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba, reported its first quarter earnings for fiscal 2011, ended Jan. 23. The company reported net…

Major BK franchisee splits up company

February 23, 2011

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Syracuse, N.Y.-based Carrols Corporation, operater of more than 300 Burger King restaurants, announced…

Tim Hortons on a roll in 2010

February 22, 2011

Tim Hortons Inc. reported fourth quarter 2010 and year-end results ended Jan. 2, which included robust same-store growth sales in both the U.S. and Canada.

Green Mountain Coffee appoints VP of HR

February 22, 2011

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. has appointed Linda Kazanova as vice president and chief human resources officer effective immediately.

Checkers kicks of 2011 with development deal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 22, 2011

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has signed agreements with four franchisees to develop 12 new restaurants in the West Bronx, New York City, Detroit…

Villa Enterprises sticks to family tradition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's 47 years of slow, meticulous growth has yielded financial strength, brand innovation and a diverse portfolio.  

Dunkin’ Donuts coffee soon available in K-Cup packs

February 21, 2011

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. and Dunkin’ Donuts have announced a promotion, manufacturing and distribution agreement that will make Dunkin’ Donuts…

Big chunk of Burger King UK jobs cut

February 21, 2011

Forty employees at the Slough, United Kingdom, headquarters of Burger King U.K. have been given the pink slip by new owner 3G Capital.

Taco Bell Skills Challenge awards $30K scholarship

February 21, 2011

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens’ Graduate to Go Scholars program, along with NBA Cares, awarded Karen Batani, 17, from Westminster, Calif., a $30,00…

The brand you live is the only one they'll love

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

If you think big and creatively, you should find plenty of brand-building opportunities.

Ohio Subways forced to pay employees back wages

February 20, 2011

Scripture Only Inc., owned by David Andrews, has paid more than $8,500 in back wages to the U.S. Department of Labor on behalf of 150 current and former…

Dunkin’ Brands re-prices outstanding term loan

February 20, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts, has completed the re-pricing of its term loan.

McDonald’s India franchisee inks 30-store deal

February 20, 2011

Hardcastle Restaurants Private Ltd., McDonald’s Corp.’s Indian franchisee, is set to open 30 new stores by the end of 2011 in southern and western India.

KFC U.K. drops Finger Lickin’ Good tag

February 20, 2011

KFC U.K. has adopted the “So Good” marketing slogan. This decision comes almost a year  after KFC outlets in the U.S. began using the “So Good” tagline in lieu…

Jack in the Box names CIO

February 20, 2011

Michael E. Verdesca has been promoted to vice president and chief information officer of Jack in the Box Inc.

Chick-fil-A surpasses $3.5 billion in annual sales

February 20, 2011

Chick-fil-A announced today another year of consecutive sales growth.

NRA urges Congress to lower swipe fees

February 17, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to every member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee this week, urging them to support full and…

Dairy Queen sues disgruntled franchisee

February 17, 2011

Dairy Queen is suing a former Iowa franchisee for $13 million over an alleged extortion attempt.