Dunkin’ Donuts announces North Carolina development plans

July 8, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit development agreement with new franchisees, Wendover Donuts LLC, to develop five restaurants in North and South…

A peek at Carvel's new shoppe design

To mark the brand's 80th anniversary, it has launched a modernized look.

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt chosen as a Gulf Oil preferred vendor

July 2, 2014

Gulf Oil LP has selected Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt as a preferred vendor for its Yumz Express offering. Yumz Express is a self-serve, compact frozen yogurt…

Dunkin’ Donuts adds to hotel footprint

June 30, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the opening of a new unit in Rochester, Minn., at the Kahler Grand Hotel at 15 First Avenue, SW, which is owned and operated by…

Arby’s launches financing program for restaurant remodeling initiative

June 30, 2014

Arby’s Restaurant Group has entered into an agreement with Element Financial Corp. to help finance the brand’s remodeling program, announced earlier this…

Daytona Speedway paves the way for permanent QSR presence

June 27, 2014

The Daytona International Speedway in Florida is in the middle of a $400 million, multi-year redevelopment project called DAYTONA Rising. As part of the…

Auntie Anne’s promotes real estate exec

June 20, 2014

Auntie Anne’s announced it has added Okey M. Reese to the executive team as VP of Real Estate. Reese has been with Auntie Anne’s since 2010.

Auntie Anne’s SVP: Brands have to adapt to compete in marketplace

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The pretzel brand is set to significantly expand internationally, as well as in non-mall locations domestically, with its new store prototype.

Nestlé Toll House Café makes its debut in Arizona

June 18, 2014

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opened its first bakery café in Arizona Tuesday, in Glendale.

Jersey Mike’s calls first campus location a ‘big success’

June 16, 2014

Jersey Mike’s Subs has reported results from its first campus-based location at Monmouth University, which opened in September 2013. The sandwich chain just…

Arby's launches 'major' brand revitalization initiative

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Arby's revitalization includes Brand Camp, where team members learn about the company's values and guest experience enhancements.

TCBY, Mrs. Fields plan 50 cobranded locations in Phoenix

June 12, 2014

Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies, has announced plans to develop at least 50 newly designed, cobranded Mrs.

Good, better, best: Counter tops

by Greg Swistak

For all it endures, a counter has to be tough, but durability often comes at a cost.

Carvel Ice Cream makes its debut in Boston

June 10, 2014

Carvel has opened in Boston’s South Station, its first location in Beantown. To celebrate the grand opening in the historic train station, Carvel will offer…

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip expands new kiosk concept

June 6, 2014

Shoppers at the Galleria Dallas can now get a double dose of their favorite sweets with today’s opening of its second Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip. A grand…

Doc Popcorn enters Asian market with first Japan unit

June 3, 2014

Doc Popcorn opened its first location in Japan on May 31. Nearly three months after the master franchise agreement with FS Planning was finalized, the first of…

Dunkin' Donuts continues expansion in the hotel sector

June 2, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts is continuing its expansion in the lodging market with its newest location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, Mass. This is the fourth…

Dairy Queen takes Manhattan

May 30, 2014

Dairy Queen made its official debut in Manhattan Thursday, with its new location at 54 West 14th Street, between 5th and 6th avenues.

The whys and hows of restaurant/stadium partnerships

by Greg Swistak

Set up properly, all parties can benefit when established sports and foodservice brands team up.

Subway plans to open 3,000 restaurants this year

May 19, 2014

Subway, which turned in record breaking growth in 2013, is expecting to open about 3,000 new locations worldwide this year.