“We are excited to bring Chester’s great tasting chicken to the folks of Salem,” says Chester’s spokesperson. Chester’s, a fried chicken foodservice offering in the convenience store category, is celebrating the grand opening of a new location Salem, Ala. This location is in The Store, which is walking distance from Auburn University. This Chester’s location…
Ohio KFC Converts to Krispy Krunchy Chicken
The KFC in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, converted to a Krispy Krunchy Chicken earlier this month, Minuteman Press reported. Rao’s Hospitality Inc. in Columbus, Ohio owns many of the KFC restaurants in the Ohio and Pennsylvania area. The Cuyahoga Falls location marks the fourth of its KFC stores in Ohio to close in the last two…
Petro Stopping Center Re-Opens in Salina
TravelCenters buys back and re-introduces former franchise location. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA), owner of Petro Stopping Centers, today announced it has completed its planned acquisition and opening of the newest Petro travel center at Exit 252 off I-70 in Salina, Kan. “We were very happy to have the chance to buy this location and…
Gilligan Oil Adds Six Dunkin’ Donuts Restaurants
Dunkin’ Donuts is seeking new and existing franchisees to develop restaurants throughout Cincinnati and the surrounding areas of Dayton and Toledo. Gilligan Oil Co. LLC has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Dunkin’ Donuts for six new restaurants in Cincinnati. Currently, Gilligan Oil owns and operates three Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in the Cincinnati market…
Dunkin’ Donuts Seeks Franchisees in Chicago
Dunkin’ Donuts expands, offering single and multi-unit opportunities with no minimum unit requirements. Dunkin’ Donuts is expanding in Chicago and seeking new franchise agreements in the city. Most recently, Dunkin’ Donuts signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Sam Patel for two restaurants in Chicago. The first restaurant opened in December 2010 at the University…
7-Eleven Expands in Manhattan
7-Eleven’s c-store franchise is taking New York by storm, with plans to operate some 100 stores in Manhattan by the year 2015, the International Business Times reported. At present 7-Eleven operates a mere 10 locations in Manhattan and expects to reach 15-20 locations over the next two years, before soaring to the 100 mark. “We…
7-Eleven Confirms End of Discussions With Casey’s
7-Eleven Inc. has confirmed that discussions with Casey’s General Stores Inc. regarding a potential transaction have terminated. 7-Eleven made a preliminary proposal of $40 per common share for a consensual transaction on Sept. 2, 2010. After completing additional due diligence, 7-Eleven raised its offer to $43 per common share. 7-Eleven believes its revised proposal fairly…