Fast Casual restaurants gain UK market share

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 28, 2010

Fast-casual restaurants are continuing to gain market share in the United Kingdom -- growing at a faster rate than their limited-service counterparts…

Tasti-D-Lite expands to Australia

November 4, 2010

Tasti D-Lite has signed a development deal with Friezer Australia Pty Ltd. to expand in Australia. The 30-unit, five-year deal calls for the first store…

Quiznos expands to Kuwait

November 2, 2010

Customers in Kuwait will now be able to enjoy Quiznos' toasty subs thanks to the company's latest master franchise agreement. Plans are calling for 15 new…

U.K.-based YO!Sushi heads to U.S. soil

October 18, 2010

London-based YO!Sushi is entering the U.S. market through an area development program spearheaded by full-service franchise sales outsourcing firm Franchise…

Quiznos signs MFA for Argentina, Chile and Ecuador

September 14, 2010

Quiznos has announced that a master franchise agreement has been signed to expand into Argentina, Chile and Ecuador as part of the company's strategy for…

Smashburger targets South Korea for 2011 growth

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August 30, 2010

Smashburger has partnered with Bridging Culture Worldwide, a professional consulting, strategic planning and cross-cultural management service, to lead its…

Freshii debuts European locations

August 11, 2010

Freshii has announced it is set to debut four Vienna locations, in Innere Stadt, SCS, Mariahilfer Strasse (Gerngross), and Galleria. Freshii Donauzentrum is…

Quiznos preps for international expansion

August 8, 2010

Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years.

Extreme Pita puts a ‘wrap’ on the Middle East

July 29, 2010

Extreme Pita and Purblendz have announced the signing of its first international agreement in Muscat, Oman (Sultanate of Oman).

Elevation Burger to open in Kuwait

June 21, 2010

Northern Virginia-based Elevation Burger will be opening its first Middle Eastern outlet in October in the Avenues Mall in Kuwait.    The Avenues Mall is…

Elevation Burger to open in Kuwait

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June 21, 2010

Northern Virginia-based Elevation Burger will be opening its first Middle Eastern outlet in October in the Avenues Mall in Kuwait.    The Avenues Mall is…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Chipotle opens first London location

May 9, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its first European restaurant in London and is looking for additional sites in London, Paris and select cities in Germany.…

Chipotle opens first London location

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May 9, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its first European restaurant in London and is looking for additional sites in London, Paris and select cities in Germany.…

International Success: A guide to global expansion

Local knowledge and adaptability are two key components of a successful restaurant-franchise strategy.

International Success: A guide to global expansion

Local knowledge and adaptability are two key components of a successful restaurant-franchise strategy.

Moe's signs first international development deal

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 25, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has signed an agreement to take the Fresh Mex chain into international territory. Moe's has sold a master franchise agreement to develop…

Moe's signs first international development deal

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 25, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has signed an agreement to take the Fresh Mex chain into international territory. Moe's has sold a master franchise agreement to…

Moe's signs first international development deal

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 25, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has signed an agreement to take the Fresh Mex chain into international territory. Moe's has sold a master franchise agreement to develop…

Moe's signs first international development deal

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 25, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has signed an agreement to take the Fresh Mex chain into international territory. Moe's has sold a master franchise agreement to…