International Franchising News & Media
Cafe2U Coffee expands into South Africa
November 9, 2012
Cafe2U, a mobile espresso franchise that has opened five coffee franchises in the U.S. this year, has expanded into South Africa.
read nowBig Smoke Burger signs five multiunit franchise deals
November 7, 2012
Mustafa Yusuf, founder and owner of Toronto-based fast casual concept Big Smoke Burger, has announced that, since joining forces with franchise development…
read nowStarbucks tax loophole sparks crackdown in UK
November 6, 2012
Following a Reuters' report about Starbucks' international tax loopholes, the chancellor of the U.K. and the German finance minister have joined forces to stop…
read nowJohnny Rockets targets Pakistan for growth
October 26, 2012
To launch its entry into South Asia, Johnny Rockets has signed a franchise agreement with Abdul Wahab, owner of Hamden International, to open 10 restaurants in…
read nowQuiznos names president of international business to grow brand
October 3, 2012
Quiznos today announced the appointment of Kenneth Cutshaw as the company's new president of International.
read nowQuiznos continues Latin America expansion
September 4, 2012
With the opening of its fifth Quiznos Sub restaurant in the Dominican Republic, QSR International continues its aggressive expansion into Latin America and the…
read nowCanadian foodservice visits lead developed markets
August 29, 2012
Global foodservice traffic in the first quarter of 2012 reflected each geography's economy, according to market research comany The NPD Group. For example…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs ready for South Korea debut
August 10, 2012
Charley's Grilled Subs is continuing its global expansion with its newest location in South Korea set to open on Sept. 14. This location is the first in the…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings expands to Middle East, Puerto Rico
August 7, 2012
With more than 835 restaurants in the United States and Canada, Buffalo Wild Wings continues to expand its brand internationally with agreements to open…
read nowNational Restaurant Association expands food safety education in China
August 3, 2012
National Restaurant Association representatives traveled to China last month to expand the organization's commitment to food safety education there. While the…
read nowStarbucks growth boosted by international operations
July 30, 2012
Starbucks same-store sales and revenue boost for the company's fiscal year 2012 third quarter were boosted by growth in select international markets.
read nowFreshii expanding Middle East footprint
June 7, 2012
Freshii is targeting prime markets in the Middle East region for further expansion. The first Middle East Freshii location opened in 2009 in the Dubai…
read nowCaribou Coffee reaches global expansion milestone
May 30, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has officially opened its 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in…
read nowCanadian chain catches on to smoothie trend
May 23, 2012
Ontario, Canada-based Williams Fresh Cafe is rolling out a new line of organic yogurt smoothies to reach guests looking for additional breakfast and lunch…
read nowStarbucks makes executive changes
May 16, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced several leadership changes to accelerate its innovation and growth. The company announced the following leadership moves…
read nowQuiznos recognizes top franchisees
May 4, 2012
Quiznos announced its 2012 franchise award winners at its recent franchise convention in Las Vegas. Quiznos assesses performance among franchisees in a variety…
read nowRed Mango opens in Mexico
May 1, 2012
Red Mango has officially opened in Mexico through an international development agreement with Mexican theater chain Cinemex.
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Smashburger CEO David Prokupek's smashing success
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How Smashburger’s CEO and chairman is banking on better burgers.
read nowStarbucks strengthens commitment to China employment growth
April 17, 2012
As Starbucks continues to accelerate its plans toward making China its second home market, the company has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at…
read nowChina leads global foodservice market recovery
April 17, 2012
Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to…
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