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…

Restaurant Finance Monitor’s finance and development conference headed to Vegas

October 15, 2014

The Restaurant Finance Monitor's annual Restaurant Finance & Development Conference will be held Nov. 10-12, 2014 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

Boston catering concierge secures $300K VC Investment

October 10, 2014

The funding will help Phoodeez, a corporate catering concierge that works with more than 40 local restaurants and food trucks, reach more customers.

Krispy Kreme chief financial officer announces retirement

October 3, 2014

McDonald’s increases quarterly dividend by 5%

September 19, 2014

McDonald's board of directors this week declared a quarterly cash dividend of 85 cents per share, payable on Dec. 15 to shareholders of record on Dec. 1.

Burger King's largest franchisee adds 30 more restaurants

September 19, 2014

Carrols Restaurant Group announced Thursday that it is expanding its Burger King portfolio with the acquisition of 30 restaurants in North Carolina.

Krispy Kreme expands share repurchase program

September 18, 2014

Krispy Kreme's board of directors has increased the company's current share repurchase program from $80 million to $105 million. The current authorization was…

Fund established to encourage pro athletes into franchising

September 16, 2014

Tim Hortons expects 7 percent U.S. sales growth for Q3

September 15, 2014

Tim Hortons Inc. today pre-announced preliminary 2014 same-store sales growth results for Q3, ending Aug. 31, including:

Quiznos, CiCi's, Cold Stone among franchise businesses with high default rates

September 12, 2014

The Wall Street Journal this week examined the 10 "worst franchise brands," based on SBA loan defaults. The list included three restaurant brands – Cold Stone…

Yum! Brands increases quarterly dividend by 11%

September 11, 2014

Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors has approved an 11 percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend. The quarterly cash dividend will increase from…

Sonic adds dividend program

August 8, 2014

Sonic Corp. this week initiated a cash dividend program under which the company will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of its common stock.

Report: QSR median lease cap rate lowest in western markets

August 8, 2014

The Boulder Group's Research Department has published a new report providing analysis of the activity in the national net lease QSR market.

Wendy's issues 5-cent dividend

August 1, 2014

The Wendy's Company today announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on Sept.16, to shareholders of record as…