Dunkin’ Donuts Opening 9 New Restaurants in North Carolina
Dunkin’ Donuts announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with franchise group Safari Foods Inc. to develop six restaurants in Greenville and three new restaurants in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, over the next several years. The first restaurant is planned to open in Greenville in 2017. William “Bill” Daughtridge owns Safari Foods Inc. and […]
McAlister’s Deli Looking for New Franchisees in Michigan
McAlister's Deli is looking for new partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchise owners as the brand continues its expansion into Michigan. "The Detroit and Ann Arbor area represent an important part of McAlister's growth strategy, and we're excited about the brand's expansion into the state," says Jeff Sturgis, McAlister's vice president of Franchise Development. "The McAlister's […]
Del Taco Expanding Phoenix Footprint
Off the heels of another successful quarter in which the brand reported a 6.7 percent increase in system-wide same-store sales, Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. announced its most recent development deals. The chain signed two multi-unit franchise development agreements that will significantly expand its footprint in the greater Phoenix area with the addition of 14 new […]
Tim Hortons’ Holiday Cups Encourage Guests to Unplug
Tim Hortons is encouraging guests to stay off their phones as they get into the holiday spirit with the launch of the brand’s special edition holiday-themed cups. The interactive cups, designed to look like various cheerful “filters,” one for each size cup, transform fans into their favorite festive characters such as a snowman, reindeer or […]
Popeyes Continues to Build Market Share
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for its fiscal third quarter of 2016, which ended October 2. “We are pleased to report strong progress for the quarter,” says Cheryl Bachelder, Popeyes chief executive officer. “We generated global same store sales of 1.8 percent, opened 25 net new global […]
Total Revenue Skyrockets 40 Percent at Shake Shack
Shake Shack Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, a period that included 13 weeks. Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter 2016: Total revenue increased 40 percent to $74.6 million. Shack sales increased 40.2 percent to $71.9 million. Same-Shack sales increased 2.9 percent. Operating income increased 17.5 percent to $9.2 […]
Comparable Store Sales Down Nearly 15 Percent at Pie Five
RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 ended September 25. First Quarter Highlights: Total consolidated revenue increased 6.3 percent to $15.5 million compared to $14.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Pie Five comparable store retail sales decreased 14.7 percent from the same period of the […]
Krystal Including Stuffing Recipe in Multi-Pack Boxes
Krystal announced the return of its limited-edition holiday Multi-Pack boxes. The mega-value pack that includes 24 famous Krystal burgers has long been a guest favorite, but the holiday box adds a little something extra for the season—Krystal’s unique Thanksgiving stuffing recipe plus a fun gingerbread house-building template. “Our Multi-Packs have always been much more than […]
Pizza Hut Giving Away 1,140 XBox One S Consoles
This holiday season, Pizza Hut and Xbox have teamed up to spread holiday cheer by adding a new treat to the Pizza Hut Triple Treat Box—the chance to win an Xbox One S every hour from November 7 through December 24. That’s 1,140 free Xbox One S consoles. In connection with the return of one […]
Burger King Accepting Scholars Applications
The Burger King McLamore Foundation opened enrollment for the Burger King Scholars program. Applications must be submitted by December 15. Open for high school seniors and Burger King team members, the scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are made possible through the ongoing support of Burger King guests, franchisees, suppliers and the McLamore […]