In 1948, Richard and Maurice McDonald Watched Cars Pile Up Outside Their Restaurant: That Frustrating Delay Established the Foundation for McDonald’sIn the late 1940s, McDonald brothers tackled operational bottlenecks at their drive-in. They radically simplified their menu, halved prices...
04 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
IHCL remains confident of achieving all its goals: MD and CEOIndian Hotels Company Limited, IHCL, is successfully managing global and local challenges. The company is expanding its brand portfolio acr...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
QSR chain Burger Singh raises $8.8 million led by Artal AsiaBurger Singh raised $8.8 million (Rs 82 crore) led by Artal Asia, reaching a Rs 520 crore valuation. The QSR chain will use funds to streng...
18 Mar, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Over 30 Hooters restaurants suddenly closed: Here's the list and everything else we know about the shutdownHooters has abruptly closed over 30 company-owned restaurants across multiple U.S. states due to ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The compan...
05 Jun, 2025, 08.03 PM IST
McDonald’s loses crown as world's biggest fast-food chain to global giant with zero U.S. locations; here's all about the company that dethroned itChinese chain Mixue Bingcheng has overtaken McDonald's as the world's largest fast-food chain with over 45,000 outlets globally, focusing o...
07 Mar, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
KFC owner reports ‘exceptional quarter’, picks up stake in DILYum! Restaurants, Indian subsidiary of Yum! Brands, has picked up minority stake in its largest franchise partner RJ Corp-owned Devyani Int...
10 Feb, 2020, 06.56 AM IST
Burger Singh to add 40 franchise stores to networkAlong with the benefits to shop owners, Burger Singh will maintain highest quality standards in its upcoming franchises.
29 Sep, 2018, 07.05 PM IST
Subway to open nearly 100 outlets in next one yearSubway, which operates 600 outlets in over 70 cities in the country, is looking at both metro and non-metro locations under its plans.
12 Mar, 2017, 02.18 PM IST
Pizza Hut plans to double outlets to over 700 by 2022Speaking about a spurt in quick service restaurants in the country, he explained that pizza was a difficult category to enter as entry barr...
05 Feb, 2017, 02.15 PM IST
Wendy’s may try new India recipe to drive up salesWendy's reconsidering its franchise model with Amtek Auto, planning a JV.
12 Jan, 2017, 01.37 AM IST
Wai Wai forays in quick service restaurant formatThe statement said the restaurants will roll out in partnership with franchise and retail solution provider Franchise India, on an estimate...
19 Dec, 2016, 06.21 PM IST
Franchising industry to touch $50 billion by 2017: Pepsi India CEO D ShivakumarFranchising industry in India can reach USD 50 billion by 2017 and create 11 million additional jobs, according to PepsiCo India Chairman a...
24 Nov, 2015, 05.41 PM IST
Restaurateur Priyank Sukhija plans 75 properties by 2018Delhi-based restaurateur Priyank Sukhija plans to open 11 more outlets by the end of the year as part of a countrywide expansion drive.
19 Jun, 2015, 12.14 PM IST
Fastfood chain Subway targeting 2,000 franchise stores in India by 2020Subway plans to increase the number of local outlets to 2,000 in the next five years, according to its country head, Manpreet Gulri.
28 May, 2015, 02.13 PM IST
Delhi restaurateur Priyank Sukhija to use franchise model for expansionSukhija owns & operates 22 outlets such as OTB, Boombox & Fork You across price points & plans to open 150 outlets through franchises acros...
26 Apr, 2014, 12.33 PM IST
Global Franchise Architects to invest Rs 40 crore on expansion in South IndiaJoseph Cherian, CEO, GFA Global, said plans are on to open a total of 35 stores across all brands in South India this year, with a large fo...
02 Jul, 2013, 03.19 PM IST
- Investors should hold Speciality Restaurants stock
Factors such as strong brand, niche focus, low gestation period to breakeven and rapid expansion work well in present market conditions.
23 Nov, 2012, 10.07 PM IST