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…

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: