Krystal appoints new CEO, management team

April 5, 2012

Less than a month after it was acquired by private investment firm Argonne Capital Group LLC, The Krystal Company has put new leadership in place to oversee…

Cousins Subs launches program to spark franchise growth

April 4, 2012

To spark franchise growth, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has launched a new Founder's Program that will put nearly $100,000 back into the hands of franchisees…

Burger King goes public again

April 4, 2012

Just after announcing the biggest menu overhaul in its history, Miami-based Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement with Justice…

Restaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism

April 2, 2012

Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

Krystal receives a $14.2 million investment

March 30, 2012

Triangle Capital Corporation, a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to lower middle market companies, today announced that…

Papa Bello Enterprises secures $20M in financing

March 28, 2012

Papa Bello Enterprises, parent company of Papa Bello Pizza, Kebab Café, Royal India Express and Pastore's Italian Bistro, has received $20,000,000 in financing…

Report: Expectations rise for restaurant industry

March 27, 2012

The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…

Popeyes franchisee receives funding to expand

March 23, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $30 million credit facility to Shelton Restaurant Group LLC, a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, to help with…

Subway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel

March 20, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.

Burger King franchise group partners with consulting firm to save money

March 16, 2012

SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their recurring expenses, has been named an endorsed partner by the National…

Jack in the Box franchisee receives funding to refinance debt

March 6, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided a $91 million senior agented credit facility to JIB Management Inc., a Jack in the Box and Denny's franchise company…

Restaurant operators report positive sales for 8th consecutive month

February 29, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry is positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained…

Jack in the Box profit falls on refranchising efforts

February 23, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $12 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended Jan. 22, compared with net earnings of $32.…

Carl's Jr. CEO to testify on menu labeling and regulatory reform

February 15, 2012

Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's hamburger chains, will testify Thursday before the House Energy and…

Restaurants adapt to 'new normal' with efficiency, innovation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mergers and acquisitions market won't be as active in 2012.

Chick-fil-A hits $4 billion in annual sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2012

Chick-fil-A Inc. exceeded $4 billion in annual sales in 2011, a record for the Atlanta-based chain.

Nathan's Famous profits, revenues climb

February 3, 2012

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the third quarter of its 2012 fiscal year that ended Dec. 25, 2011, including a net income of $1.2 million, or 2…

Nestle Toll House Café introduces capital improvement program

February 2, 2012

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip has introduced two new franchisor funding programs as part of its expansion plan.

Former Wendy's International president named chairman of Sbarro

February 1, 2012

The Board of Directors of Melville, N.Y.-based Sbarro Inc. announced that James Greco, 54, has been named president and chief executive officer, effective…

Restaurant performance at highest level in six years

January 31, 2012

Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…