Survey: Fewer operators to expand business

November 7, 2007

NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Fewer owners and managers of small food and beverage businesses indicated during the third quarter of 2007 that they are planning to expand…

Yum CEO leads by enthusiasm

October 28, 2007

Louisville Courier Journal: Yum Brands CEO David Novak describes himself as a tough motivator who uses humor and rewards to "raise the bar" for employee…

Canadian Yum franchisee to sell some outlets

October 18, 2007

Toronto Star: Priszm Income Fund, which operates 484 KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Long John Silver's outlets in Canada, has unveiled a massive restructuring…

Mr. Pita partners with Papa Romano's Pizza

October 9, 2007

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Papa Romano's Pizza has merged its operations with Mr. Pita restaurants, a 35-unit Sterling Heights, Mich.-based chain.   Casey…

China growth spurs Yum 3Q comps

October 8, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. has reported results for its third quarter ended Sept. 8, 2007.   Worldwide same-store sales grew 4 percent, Yum said, led…

Zpizza signs multi-unit franchise deal

September 18, 2007

Newport Beach, Calif. — Southern California-based gourmet pizza chain zpizza recently signed a franchise agreement for two stores in the Redlands and…

Time compression under Summit microscope

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 13, 2007

On Sept. 18 and 19, more than 70 fast-casual executives and industry representatives will descend upon the Hotel Palomar in Dallas to attend the 2007 Fast…

Pizza Hut among companies expanding in Vietnam

August 29, 2007

People's Daily Online: Pizza Hut is expected to have 20 restaurants open in Vietnam within the next three years, while KFC will boost its restaurant count to…

Selecting a Pizza Franchise

Franchised pizza chains occupy more than 60 percent of the U.S. pizza market, with new and improved concepts emerging almost daily. If you're looking to get…

Sandwich chain franchisees sign with Marco's Pizza

August 1, 2007

TOLEDO, Ohio — Marco's Pizza was one of 15 concepts invited to the North American Association of Subway Franchisees Annual Business Expo in New Orleans in…

Amato's expands in New England

July 31, 2007

PORTLAND, Maine — Amato's Italian sandwich shop has announced major company growth through an eight-store development-franchising agreement in Southern New…

Fast casuals continue growth trend

July 10, 2007

CHICAGO — Fast-casual restaurants continue to hold strong consumer appeal and demonstrate solid average unit volumes.   According to Technomic Information…

Quiznos eyes Canadian pizza market

June 13, 2007

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Quiznos is introducing a line of Flatbread Pizzas in its Canadian restaurants.   The company says it hopes to capture a segment of…

Noble Roman's inks area-development agreement

June 4, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS — Noble Roman's Inc. has signed an area-development agreement for 45 units for its dual-branded concepts, Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's…

Noble Roman's Signs 60-unit LA development deal

May 23, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS — Noble Roman's Inc. has signed a 60-unit area development agreement for its dual-branded concepts, Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian…

Strong showing for Yum despite Taco Bell publicity

May 1, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, Long John Silver's and A&W brands, saw system-wide revenues…

Papa John's founder to take on Panera

April 24, 2007

Louisville Courier Journal: Papa John's founder John Schnatter has purchased a minority stake in the one-unit concept Calistoga Bakery Cafe, which serves…

Industry review shows higher QSR spending

April 17, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance, a financier to the restaurant franchise industry, has released its 17th annual Chain Restaurant…

Subway jumps into pizza business

April 8, 2007

Brandweek: After years of working to solve logistical problems, Subway has developed a personal-pan pizza it can prepare in 90 seconds. The company plans to…

Kentucky publisher buys Prep Magazine

March 27, 2007

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lane Communications Group, publisher of The Lane Report and Kentucky Business Online (Kybiz.com), has purchased Prep Magazine, a…