International Franchising News & Media
Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit schedule solidified
April 14, 2014
The fifth annual Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit, produced by GE Capital, will be held in Toronto on May 6-7. According to a news release, it will…
read nowJohnny Rockets expands footprint in Kuwait
March 26, 2014
Franchisee Haidar Al-Naqeeb has opened the newest Johnny Rockets in Kuwait's Divonne Restaurant Complex.
read nowRussia experiences strong restaurant traffic growth
March 19, 2014
The foodservice markets of Russia, Great Britain and Australia experienced growth during Q4 2013, with Russia generating a 7-percent increase in visits, the…
read nowKitchen Brains supports growth with new EMEA VP
March 18, 2014
Brian Jahnke has been named Kitchen Brains' VP of Business Development covering European, Middle Eastern and African markets.
read nowCanadian Restaurant Association gets a brand makeover
March 3, 2014
In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2014, the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association has changed its brand identity to support its strategic…
read nowStarbucks appoints new leader for Teavana as founder retires
February 21, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company has selected new leaders for two key positions: Starbucks Canada executive vice president and president Annie Young-Scrivner has been…
read nowStarbucks debuts in Brunei
February 14, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company today announced two milestones in Southeast Asia, opening its first store in Brunei — the company's 64th global market — and its 100th…
read nowQSR International selects Punchh's mobile CRM suite
January 30, 2014
Punchh announced it has been selected by QSR International to provide its mobile CRM suite throughout the 145-unit, multi-brand enterprise. According to a news…
read nowCanada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains
January 27, 2014
Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…
read nowRestaurant lunch traffic experiences uptick globally
January 6, 2014
Britain's restaurant and foodservice industry benefited from the area's mild weather with strong visit and spending growth in the third quarter, according to…
read nowMore details emerge about KFC Canada's fast casual concept
December 17, 2013
News of KFC's new Select fast casual concept opening in Toronto emerged earlier this month. Now, the company has released more details about the restaurant…
read nowKFC launches new fast casual concept in Canada
December 3, 2013
A few months after debuting its fast casual concept in the U.S. — KFC Eleven — KFC has launched a new brand in Canada as well, called Select.
read nowIFA names International Affairs director to help with global expansion
October 29, 2013
Josh Merin has been named director of International Affairs for the International Franchise Association, a new position where he will help IFA members explore…
read nowJohnny Rockets opens more Middle East locations
October 29, 2013
Johnny Rockets franchise partner Al-Kharafi Global Trading & Contracting Company, operated by Haidar Al-Naqueeb, last month unveiled two new locations in…
read nowCharleys plans 25 units in Russia
October 28, 2013
Gosh Enterprises, parent company of Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks, has signed a development agreement to open 25 locations in Russia…
read nowBarfresh gains rights to supply ready-to-blend beverages in new global markets
October 23, 2013
Barfresh Food Group Inc., a marketer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, has acquired the exclusive worldwide…
read nowPizza Hut UK boss leaves for Starbucks' position
October 22, 2013
Mark Fox, head of Pizza Hut's delivery service in the United Kingdom, has left the company to assume the role of UK managing director of Starbucks. According…
read nowSnacking daypart opportunities vary across the globe
October 17, 2013
How and when consumers eat and drink between meals varies in Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China, as well as the U.S., according to a new study from The…
read nowMiddleby Corporation adds to India portfolio with acquisition
October 16, 2013
The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of commercial refrigeration and foodservice products business Celfrost Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
read nowCanadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent
September 26, 2013
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…
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