International Franchising News & Media
Q&A with Starbucks CEO Jim Donald
April 1, 2007
Seattle Times: Starbucks CEO Jim Donald answered questions ranging from the company's expansion efforts to recent negative publicity. The company has set a…
read nowBaskin-Robbins gears up for expansion
March 29, 2007
The Patriot Ledger (Boston): Ice-cream vendor Baskin-Robbins plans to open 1,600 stores within the next for years, company officials said. The bulk of the…
read nowStarbuck to invade Poland
March 28, 2007
Houston Chronicle: Starbucks Corp. has signed a deal with the AmRest restaurant group to open Starbucks locations in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
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Restaurants build on international ground
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Restaurants look to international shores to boost their brand and build an image.
read nowCold Stone Creamery to open first China shop
March 25, 2007
Shanghaiist: Ice cream vendor Cold Stone Creamery will open its first outlet in mainland China on April 23. The company plans to open 105 stores in China over…
read nowExtreme Pita targets northern California for expansion
March 22, 2007
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Canadian franchise Extreme Pita has opened its newest restaurant at Auto Mall Parkway and Hugo Street in Fremont, Calif. The opening is…
read nowStarbucks in Ethiopian royalty dispute
March 14, 2007
Business Report (South Africa): Ethiopian coffee farmers and exporters are accusing Starbucks of trying to thwart attempts to trademark the country's coffee…
read nowRaving Brands inks Canada, Middle East expansion deals
March 11, 2007
ATLANTA — Raving Brands announced March 12 plans to bring its flagship concept, Moe's Southwest Grill, to Canada. According to a news release, Raving…
read nowEl Pollo Loco targets Hispanic market
March 5, 2007
Brandweek: Chicken takeout chain El Pollo Loco is rolling out a series of ads designed to tap into the growing Hispanic market. The 360-unit chain is rolling…
read nowStarbucks in India trademark dispute
March 4, 2007
Stuff.com: Starbucks is voicing concerns with the government of India over an Indian businesswoman's plans to open a chain of coffee shops called Starstrucks…
read nowFirst Green Beans Worldcafé to open in U.S.
February 27, 2007
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Green Beans Coffee is opening its first domestic location March 5 in Fairfield, Calif., near Travis Air Force Base. Green Beans first…
read nowNoah's Bagels adds fair trade coffee
February 27, 2007
GOLDEN, Colo. — Noah's Bagels, a subsidiary of New World Restaurant Group Inc, is introducing Tribeca Blend, the brand's first certified organic and fair…
read nowStarbucks sets its sights on India
February 25, 2007
ChannelNewsAsia: Starbucks is in talks to open its first location in India by the end of the year, according to officials from the coffee giant. India, the…
read nowStarbucks stepping up African coffee purchases
February 15, 2007
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks is planning to double the amount of coffee it buys from East African countries over the next two years and fund aid…
read nowStarbucks dropping trans fat from China outlets
February 7, 2007
Arab Times: Starbucks Corp. plans to eliminate food items containing trans fat from its outlets in China within the next six months, the company said. The…
read nowStarbucks making inroads into Russia
January 28, 2007
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER: Kuwait-based retailer M.H. Alshaya Co. plans to open 10 Starbucks Corp. stores in Russia this year, CEO Mohammed Alshaya announced…
read nowStarbucks under fire in China
January 24, 2007
ASIA TIMES: Controversy over the Starbucks outlet in the Forbidden City gains new steam as calls to close the six-year-old outlet grow. However, not everyone…
read nowCosi signs Middle East expansion deal
January 23, 2007
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Cosi Inc. has signed a deal with United Arab Emirates-based Al Tayer Group to develop Cosi restaurants in Middle Eastern markets. Under its…
read nowStarbucks to open India location
January 15, 2007
International Herald Tribune (India): Starbucks has plans to open its first location in India by the end of 2007. The Seattle-based coffee company will…
read nowAu Bon Pain plans Japanese expansion
January 15, 2007
BOSTON — Au Bon Pain announced it signed a master franchise agreement with Japan-based REINS International Inc. REINS' portfolio includes restaurants…
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