Access to capital increases for small businesses

April 7, 2014

A new report from Pepperdine Private Capital Access Index shows that access to capital for businesses of all sizes increased in the first quarter and is at its…

TCBY, Mrs. Fields Cookies waive franchise fee for military veterans

March 28, 2014

Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY Yogurt and Mrs. Fields Cookies, has announced it will waive the franchise fee for the first 50 qualifying…

Wendy's sells 104 company-owned units to complete initiative

March 25, 2014

The Wendy's Company has announced the completion of its System Optimization initiative, launched in July 2013, with the sale of 104 restaurants in four U.S.

Jack in the Box completes refinancing

March 21, 2014

Jack in the Box Inc. has completed a new five-year $800 million senior credit facility, comprised of a $600 million revolving credit facility and $200 million…

Quiznos granted interim financing amidst bankruptcy proceedings

March 18, 2014

Quiznos today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware granted its request for some interim financing to help support the business.

Quiznos files for bankruptcy

March 14, 2014

Quiznos today announced that its senior lenders have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a pre-packaged restructuring plan that will reduce the company's debt by…

Bill introduced to make restaurants' 15-year tax depreciation schedule permanent

March 14, 2014

U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Richard Neal, D-Mass., Jim Gerlach, R-Pa., and Ron Kind, D-Wis., this week introduced H.R. 4212, "the Restaurant and…

Yum! Brands issues quarterly dividend

March 13, 2014

Yum! Brands' board has declared a dividend of $0.37 per share of common stock.

Taco Bell franchisee receives $80M in financing for growth

March 10, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided $80 million in senior debt to BurgerBusters Inc., a Taco Bell franchisee.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's select lender for re-imaging initiatives

March 10, 2014

Balboa Capital, a provider of franchise financing, announced that it has been named as a qualified lender for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's franchisees nationwide.

Quiznos reportedly seeking bankruptcy protection

February 28, 2014

Quiznos is reportedly prepping for bankruptcy amidst amassing debt and store closures. Sources told the Wall Street Journal this week that the Denver-based…

Burger King adds Element Financial as kitchen equipment lender

February 25, 2014

Element Financial (formerly CoActiv) will provide Burger King franchisees with new financing options for the brand's Next Generation Kitchen equipment…

Trinity Capital's transaction roster includes Taco Bell franchisees

February 20, 2014

Trinity Capital, an investment banking firm, announced it completed more than 30 transactions valued at $2 billion in 2013.

Burger King secures financing partner for kitchen equipment initiative

February 20, 2014

LEAF Commercial Capital, an equipment leasing and financing company headquartered in Philadelphia, announced it has been selected as a preferred financing…

3 tips for selling your restaurant in 2014

Having your financial documents organized and up-to-date shows potential buyers you're on top of things.

El Pollo Loco franchisee receives $43M for recapitalization efforts

February 11, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business announced today that it provided $43 million in senior credit to WKS Restaurant Corp., the largest El Pollo Loco…

Dunkin' Brands expects to save $10M in interest this year from refinancing

February 10, 2014

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced it has completed the refinancing of its senior secured credit facility…

4 things to consider when financing your restaurant

Small business financing is a relatively new industry and not everyone you speak to is reputable.

Dunkin' Brands approves quarterly dividend

February 6, 2014

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend…

Hot Dog on a Stick files for bankruptcy

February 4, 2014

HDOS Enterprises, parent company of Hot Dog on a Stick restaurants, has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of…