Lion's Choice acquired by private equity groups

September 4, 2013

Local businessman and former Lion's Choice executive Mark Disper, in partnership with the principals of St. Louis-based Millstone Capital Advisors, announced…

Good Times closes $5.5M public offering

August 22, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has completed a public offering of $5.5 million and is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol "GTIM."

Cat Cora: When starting a restaurant, 'test the waters and protect your idea'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To ensure your passion won't diminish for your business, it's important to stay innovative and keep things fresh.

Private equity company puts Captain D's up for sale

June 20, 2013

Sun Capital Partners, a private equity company focused on turnarounds, is putting Captain D's up for sale nearly three years after the acquisition.

Jack in the Box closing nearly 70 Qdoba restaurants

June 19, 2013

Jack in the Box Inc. this week announced that it will close 67 of its company-operated Qdoba restaurants by the end of fiscal 2013, which ends Sept. 29.

Arby's sells 23 SoCal restaurants to franchisees

June 12, 2013

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the sale of 23 company-operated restaurants in Southern California in two separate transactions with active and…

American Restaurant Holdings now a publicly traded company

June 12, 2013

Focus Entertainment International Inc. has acquired American Restaurants LLC, a Nevada-based limited liability company, through a reverse merger transaction.

Subway, KFC make big gains as valuable global food brands

May 24, 2013

WPP and Millward Brown recently announced the 2013 BrandZ Top 100 list of most valuable global brands. Despite a 5 percent decrease from the prior year…

Good Times marks 11th consecutive quarter of sales increases

April 11, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its same-store sales for the second fiscal quarter increased 7 percent and 3.9 percent for the month of March.

Yum! Brands Inc. declares quarterly dividend

March 25, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc. has declared a dividend of $0.335 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed May 3 to shareholders of record at the…

KFC franchisee deploys MonkeyMedia catering solution

February 14, 2013

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of catering solutions for multiunit restaurant operators, has announced that Mitra QSR, a KFC franchisee, selected…

Restaurant franchise industry veteran starts strategic advisory firm

February 13, 2013

Franchise industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE, announced today the launch of McKeeCo Services LLC, a franchising and development strategic advisory firm.…

Captain D's capturing 'significant share' from competitors

The brand's focus in 2013 will be on marketing, new menu items, new equipment and new menu boards.

Chick-fil-A's annual sales up 12 percent

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 1, 2013

Despite a PR firestorm from president Dan Cathy's comments against gay marriage, Chick-fil-A experienced record sales in 2012.

Tips on keeping food purchasing costs down

Many of the reasons restaurant costs can flair are by overlooking simple procedures and tests.

Popeyes sales jump nearly 7 percent in 2012

January 24, 2013

AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, today reported selected unaudited results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year which…

McDonald's 2013 plans include strong product pipeline

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's strategy includes adding more 24-hour restaurants to broaden accessibility.

U-Swirl acquires Aspen Leaf and Yogurtini fro-yo chains

January 14, 2013

U-Swirl Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafés, has acquired specific assets of Aspen Leaf Yogurt…

How one QSR brand is taking advantage of the c-store resurgence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Blimpie has revamped its business model to fit larger, more foodservice-focused convenience stores.

Taco Bueno receives $23M investment

December 20, 2012

Prospect Capital Corporation announced that it has provided $23.2 million of secured debt financing for the recapitalization of TB Corp., parent company of the…