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Sun 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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Wendy's CEO: More product innovation to come
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand will continue to work toward having fast casual-quality food and experience at a QSR price point.
read nowSonic completes refinancing on portion of debt
July 19, 2013
Sonic Corp. has issued $155 million of 2013-1 Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes in a private transaction. The net proceeds of the issuance will be applied to…
read nowQSR franchisees provide testimonials for Direct Capital's financing program
July 19, 2013
A handful of quick-service franchisees at brands including Subway and Dairy Queen have participated in a video series to endorse their Direct Capital financing…
read nowHardee's franchisee leverages tax credits for expansion
July 18, 2013
Saddle Peak LLC, an 11-unit Hardee's franchisee based in Little Rock, Ark., recently opened its newest Hardee's restaurant in Bryant, Ark. The company has…
read nowKFC veteran named CFO at El Pollo Loco
July 16, 2013
El Pollo Loco has named Larry Roberts as its chief financial officer. Roberts assumes his new role with nearly 30 years of experience, including more than 2…
read nowKrispy Kreme approves $50M share repurchase
July 14, 2013
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.'s board of directors has approved the repurchase of up to $50 million of the company's common stock, effective immediately. The…
read nowSonic announces proposed partial refinancing
June 24, 2013
Sonic Corp. has announced that certain of its subsidiaries intend to refinance a portion of the 2011-1 Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes issued under their…
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