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.

Jack in the Box franchisee to add El Pollo Loco, Corner Bakery to roster

November 12, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $95 million senior credit facility to JIB Management Inc., the largest domestic Jack in the Box…

Bojangles takes another step toward IPO

November 7, 2014

North Carolina-based Bojangles has taken a big step in its pursuit of going public. According to the Wall Street Journal, the chicken and biscuits chain has…

CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality

November 6, 2014

The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…

Why catering is a good idea for Taco Bell and QSRs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSRs have ecosystem advantages to add catering, such as fixed assets and real estate, as well as media power.

NRA: Restaurant Performance Index showed moderate decline in September

October 31, 2014

Restaurant operators are unimpressed about the direction of the economy.

Majority of middle market execs have positive business outlook

October 30, 2014

According to CIT Group’s newly-released and third annual Voice of the Middle Market study, a majority of middle market execs have a positive outlook for their…

GE Capital extends restaurant financing opportunities

October 29, 2014

GE Capital, Franchise Finance announced today that it has expanded its team of account executives to focus on the restaurant industry. Leading the initiative…