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Burger King solidifies 'aggressive' franchise agreement in France
November 27, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Groupe Olivier Bertrand, a multi-brand restaurant group with approximately…
read nowYum! Brands declares quarterly dividend
November 25, 2013
Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $750 million in additional shares of common stock and declared a dividend…
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Burger King CFO: QSRs will need digital ordering platforms sooner than later
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
All expenses at BK are examined line by line, person by person, for a discipline that has led to more efficiency.
read nowRoark Capital adds Carl's Jr., Hardee's to portfolio with CKE acquisition
November 20, 2013
CKE Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced Tuesday that an affiliate of Roark Capital Group has entered into a definitive agreement…
read nowWendy's selling 54 restaurants to franchisee
November 20, 2013
The Wendy's Company announced plans to sell 54 restaurants, including one in development, in the Salt Lake City market to a subsidiary of NPC International…
read nowWendy's announces quarterly dividend
November 1, 2013
The Wendy's Company announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of 5 cents per share, payable on Dec. 16 to shareholders of record as of…
read nowCole Real Estate Investments purchases 21 Wendy's properties
October 28, 2013
CIT Group Inc., a provider of financing and advisory services to small businesses and middle market companies, announced that it provided a senior secured term…
read nowSun Capital affiliate sells Captain D's amidst turnaround
October 15, 2013
Sun Capital Partners Inc., a private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments, today announced that an affiliate has signed an…
read nowGE Capital expands financing to foodservice equipment industry
October 2, 2013
GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance business announced it will expand financing capabilities and coverage to the commercial foodservice and…
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How a government shutdown could affect the restaurant industry
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
A shutdown means the FDA will limit its activity to high-risk recalls; most routine food safety inspections will be suspended.
read nowRestaurant cash advance loan company launches
September 26, 2013
A new company, RestaurantCashAdvanceLoans.com, has launched with an objective of making credit availability faster and easier for restaurant operators.
read nowWendy's franchisees offered $100M in financing to remodel restaurants
September 25, 2013
GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $100 million credit facility to finance qualified Wendy's franchisees who want to update their…
read nowYum! Brands' quarterly dividend increased by 10 percent
September 20, 2013
Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors has approved a 10-percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend. The quarterly cash dividend will increase from…
read nowWendy's franchisee loaned $7.25M for refinancing, remodeling efforts
September 19, 2013
TD Bank has completed a $7.25 million lending deal with Florida-based Hans Sohlen, a 39-unit Wendy's franchisee.
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Restaurant industry experiencing better borrowing conditions
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Restaurant finance exec predicts high-growth stories from customization concepts.
read nowLion's Choice acquired by private equity groups
September 4, 2013
Local businessman and former Lion's Choice executive Mark Disper, in partnership with the principals of St. Louis-based Millstone Capital Advisors, announced…
read nowGood Times closes $5.5M public offering
August 22, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. has completed a public offering of $5.5 million and is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol "GTIM."
read nowFocus Brands gearing up for IPO
August 2, 2013
Just weeks after Noodles & Company announced its successful IPO offering, another major restaurant brand may be following its lead. Focus Brands Inc.…
read nowTaco Bell franchisee receives $6.8M in financing for growth
July 29, 2013
GE Capital's Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided Guerrieri Management Inc. (GMI) with a $6.8 million credit facility. Based in Cape…
read nowNumber of restaurant operators seeking capital jumps 40% since 2012
July 25, 2013
Thirty-nine percent more restaurant owners have sought capital for their businesses this year compared to last year, according to a new analysis from Capital…
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