4 for 15: 4 speakers, 15 minutes each, limitless knowledge

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three fast casual restaurant operators and other experts share their insights about the industry and how they've found success and value in it.

Wendy's reports Q3 results

November 6, 2015

The Wendy's Company reported unaudited results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27.

The perfect pitch: 3 restaurant concepts

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Entrepreneurs from Burgers n’ Fries Forever, Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez and Pincho Factory pitched concepts to a panel of distinguished investors…

Church's Chicken, Atlanta Hawks sign multi-year deal

November 4, 2015

Church's Chicken and the Atlanta Hawks professional basketball team have signed a multi-year deal relating to Atlanta’s Philips Arena as well as surrounding…

FCES15: Real estate decision requires lots of homework, data insight

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

As any business owner knows the location decision can sink the business or be the foundation of initial success and growth. But it involves much more than…

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

2 QSR execs discuss new design formats

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

QSRWeb.com interviewed two restaurant system executives to learn what they did to rebrand their chains and remodel their stores.

Wienerschnitzel announces new restaurant design

September 29, 2015

Wienerschnitzel's new "Heritage" store pays tribute to its signature 1960s A-Frame, recognizable for its red roof, design and the drive-thru built in the…

10 questions to ask before leasing commercial space

Are you planning to lease commercial space? Here are 10 questions you need to ask about the landlord and building.

Del Taco lowers annual interest expense by $5M

August 6, 2015

Lowering its annual interest expense allows even greater flexibility, Del Taco CFO says.

Yum! Brands reports 2014, Q4 financial results

February 5, 2015

Yum! Brands Inc. reported full-year 2014 results and results for Q4 ended Dec. 27, 2014.

Nathan's Famous reports Q3 results

February 4, 2015

Nathan's Famous Inc. reported results for Q3 of the 2015 fiscal year that ended Dec. 28.

Dunkin' Brands refinancing debt

January 7, 2015

Dunkin' Brands' is refinancing $1.8 billion in senior secured credit facilities with $2.3 billion of senior fixed-rate term notes and $100 million of variable…

Global Franchise Group completes recapitalization

December 22, 2014

Global Franchise Group, parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab and Maggie Moo's and Pretzelmaker, has completed recapitalization with private…

IPO, private equity activity were hot for restaurants in 2014

December 12, 2014

With 288 deals and $95.2 billion raised, 2014 will end with record activity in the US IPO markets, according to the EY Global IPO Trends: 2014 Q4 report…

McDonald's largest franchisee appoints CFO

December 2, 2014

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., McDonald's largest global franchisee, has named José Carlos Alcantara as its new chief financial officer, effective Jan. 12.

Lower gas prices yield higher restaurant traffic, sales in October

December 1, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted solid gains in October, driven in large part to falling gas prices.

Popeyes franchisee secures financing to add 20 restaurants

November 24, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business announced it has provided financing to Z&H Foods LLC to develop more than 20 Popeyes units and to refinance debt.

Yum! Brands' incoming CEO named as director of the board

November 21, 2014

Yum! Brands has named Greg Creed, 57, as director of the board. Creed will take over the company's helm as CEO on Jan. 1.