International Franchising News & Media
Starbucks 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…
read nowCosi signs deal to open in Costa Rica
April 5, 2012
Cosi Inc. has announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Fast Casual S. A., to develop Cosi restaurants in Costa Rica. The agreement calls…
read nowColumbia-based chain plans US opening
April 3, 2012
Colombia, South America-based restaurant chain Kokoriko, specializing in rotisserie chicken, has partnered with veteran restaurateur and chef Richard Sandoval…
read nowBaja Fresh opens in Singapore
March 19, 2012
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its first Singapore location at the Rendezvous Gallery on Bras Basah Road.
read nowQuiznos debuts in North India this week
February 21, 2012
Quiznos' first outlet in North India opens Wednesday in New Delhi.
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill to open 50 restaurants in Russia
February 20, 2012
Moe’s Southwest Grill has signed a substantial international deal that will bring its restaurants into Russia for the first time. Glaventer Investments LTD…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs beefs up international presence
February 13, 2012
Charley’s Grilled Subs, a 454-unit restaurant chain, has grown to 15 restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, the most recent of which opened Jan. 19 at the…
read nowYO!Sushi to open U.S. locations
February 1, 2012
London-based YO!Sushi signed its first U.S. franchisee in 2011 and plans to open its first two American locations this year in Washington, D.C., with leases…
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The top 10 (unmentioned) food industry trends
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Adventure in food and flavor is back, comfort food is out.
read nowThe Counter signs 33-unit international development deal
January 25, 2012
The Counter Custom Built Burgers and Americana Group, the Middle East’s leading restaurant, food product distributor and retail company, have announced a…
read nowDigital signage used in pop-up Twitter cafe
January 20, 2012
At the Dublin Web Summit late last year, Irish utility Electric Ireland set up a Twitter powered pop-up Tweet cafe, allowing customers to tweet their orders…
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