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Innovation at Korean Food Industry Show & Asia Food Forum
One of the major trends in South Korea is restaurant franchisee growth of U.S. branded knockoffs.
 | DUBAI — Executives of several America-based chains pitched their business models to a room filled with possible franchisees last month at the International Franchise Forum in Dubai. Three of those execs were Rome Gregorio, president and … |
| Smashburger and QSR International LDC, a multibrand developer, today announced a new partnership agreement with Diqueos Tagaropulos and his company, Inversiones Platinum Brands S.A., to build five new Smashburger restaurants in the Republic of … | |
| CaliBurger has signed a franchise agreement with a group of financial investors to open the first CaliBurger restaurant in Hong Kong. "Hong Kong is the financial center of Asia and is home to one of the most diverse populations in the world," said … | |
| Smashburger is ready to expand further into Canada under the leadership of a new director of franchise sales, Audra Wosik. Smashburger entered the Canadian market last year with the opening of two restaurants in Calgary. The better burger chain has … | |
 | For the past six months, it seems I've been writing nearly weekly stories about fast casual brands opening in the Middle East. From the better burger concepts like Smashburger and Elevation Burger to pizza joints like Pizza Fusion and Top That!, the … |
| The NPD Group reported new global restaurant data for the second half of 2012, which included sluggish traffic contrasted with an increase in average check in many countries. Outside of China, most countries experienced traffic declines and no … | |
| Sbarro announced today that it has signed a partnership agreement with Taco Holdings that will expand the company's presence in South America. Taco Holdings, the master franchisee for Sbarro in Mexico with 23 units, will spearhead the opening of … | |
| Yogurtworld Franchising Corp. announced that it has sold its rights to develop and operate Menchie's Frozen Yogurt units in Canada. The primary assets that were purchased/assigned/transferred were the master franchise agreement for Canada, all the … | |
| Quiznos has partnered with Mexico City-based Quizmex SA DE CV to open more than 150 restaurants in Mexico throughout the next 10 years, including five in Mexico City in 2013. The group, led by Moises Tawil and Mauricio Levy, plans to open a Quiznos … | |
| Red Mango has reported a record year for franchise development in 2012 with expansion of the chain to more than 210 open stores. Domestically, the company awarded agreements for 74 new locations and added the states of Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi … | |
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2011 Top 100 Movers and Shakers
FastCasual.com's sixth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands and innovations leading the industry.Type: GuideSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
Mobile Tablets, Handhelds Mobilize Workforce to Increase Productivity, Improve Service
In today's fast-paced world, it's important for restaurant staff to have flexibility — and a reliable platform — in customer service. Mobile point-of-service units allow for on-the-go …Type: Special ReportSource: QSR Automations
