BBI to open multi-brand locations in N.C., Oklahoma

April 6, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced plans to open its first multi-branded stores in Durant, Okla., and Raleigh, N.C. The new stores are slated to open…

Baskin-Robbins selects ParTech for POS systems

April 5, 2011

ParTech Inc. (PAR) has been selected by Baskin-Robbins as the exclusive provider of point-of-sale systems to the company's U.S. standalone franchise network.

Good Times sales up from 2010, new AOR tapped

April 5, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its eighth consecutive month of same-store sales increases with March sales up 8.6 percent from the prior…

Tasti D-Lite preps for 30-store expansion in Central America

April 5, 2011

Franklin, Tenn.-based frozen dessert chain Tasti D-Lite has signed a 30-unit development agreement with Luis Velutini to expand into Central America. The plan…

Taco Bell Canada jumps on board with beef defense

April 4, 2011

From April 7-13, Taco Bell Canada will offer free tacos at every location across the country. The chain is offering the promotion to celebrate the quality of…

McDonald’s eyes Russian expansion

April 4, 2011

McDonald's has plans to increase its store count in Russia by about 15 percent. According to Forbes, this would equate to 40 new restaurants in the country…

Burger King Holdings sets earnings call

April 4, 2011

Burger King Holdings Inc. will hold its earnings call for the six-month period ended Dec. 31, 2010 on April 7 at 4 p.m. ET.

Dunkin’ Donuts launches first-ever loyalty program

April 4, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has launched its first-ever national loyalty rewards program. The DD Perks program is now offering "Dunkin' Dollars" reward coupons for…

Del Taco extends footprint in Utah

April 4, 2011

Del Taco has announced a major growth plan that calls for 13 new units in Utah. The development agreement was signed with franchisees Paul and Jane…

McDonald’s Hamburger University marks 50 years

April 4, 2011

McDonald's Corporation kicked off a year-long celebration today to mark the 50th anniversary of its Hamburger University, a training and education…

Bojangles’ co-founder dies at 78

April 3, 2011

Jack Fulk, who started the Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits chain in Charlotte, N.C. in 1977 with business partner Richard Thomas, died last week at the…

Burger King signs PepsiCo as Latin American provider

April 3, 2011

Burger King Corporation has signed a multi-year agreement with PepsiCo to be the exclusive soft drink supplier in more than 1,000 restaurants throughout the…

McDonald’s plans to hire 50K employees in one day

April 3, 2011

In one fell swoop, McDonald's hopes to reimage the notorious "McJob" into a career path with plenty of potential. The company and its vast franchise system…

GE Capital: Expect slow, steady restaurant industry gains

April 3, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance held its Restaurant Leadership Conference last week. The conference included results from the 21st edition of the Chain…

Sbarro files for Chapter 11

April 3, 2011

After much speculation about its financial struggles, Melville, N.Y.-based Sbarro Inc., the ubiquitous shopping mall pizza presence, has filed for Chapter 1…

Yum! lobbies for food stamp payments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

April 3, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has been making its case in the Kentucky state capitol of Frankfort to allow food stamp payments at its restaurants.

Burger King raising funds for American Red Cross

March 31, 2011

Once again, Burger King Corp. will partner with the American Red Cross by providing customers with an opportunity to donate $1 at restaurants throughout the…

Canadian Yum! brands franchisee files for bankruptcy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 31, 2011

Priszm Income Fund, which owns about 430 Yum! Brands restaurants in Canada, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Krispy Kreme reports first profitable year since FY04

March 31, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011, ended Jan. 30.

Sbarro prepares for Chapter 11 filing

March 31, 2011

After closing a chunk of stores earlier this year, Sbarro Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection, maybe as early as next week, according to the…