Dunkin’ Brands re-prices outstanding term loan

February 20, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts, has completed the re-pricing of its term loan.

Brazil Fast Food 2010 sales up 12 percent

February 16, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., which operates almost 800 Yum! Brands units in Brazil, including KFC and Pizza Hut São Paulo, announced financial results for the…

Jack in the Box results call set

February 16, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. will report first quarter fiscal 2011 operating results after market close Feb. 23. The company will host a conference call to review the…

Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee gets financing boost

February 14, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided $5.8 million in financing to First Cup LLC, a Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchisee that operates 17 units throughout Arizona.

Polish operator now Spain’s largest KFC franchisee

February 13, 2011

AmRest Holding, a Polish restaurant operator, has acquired a 76.3 percent stake in Restauravia Grupo Empresarial, a Spanish restaurant company controlled by…

Dunkin’ Brands proposes term loan increase

February 13, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced it is proposing to increase its term loan up to $15…

Bojangles' up for sale?

February 9, 2011

It's been a roller coaster of a year for the quick-service industry, anchored by the sale and anticipated sale of big-name companies such as Burger King, Long…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group year-end call set

February 7, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., will release fourth quarter and full-year 201…

Dunkin’ Brands touts robust growth in 2010

February 2, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that its portfolio grew significantly in 2010.

Nathan’s Famous reports 3Q loss

February 1, 2011

Nathan’s Famous Inc. reported results for the third quarter of its 2010 fiscal year, ended Dec. 26. For the quarter, the hot dog chain’s net loss totaled…

Krispy Kreme completes credit facilities refinancing

January 31, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s principal operating subsidiary Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has closed a new secured credit facility aggregating $6…

Yum! names new VP, corporate controller

January 30, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has promoted David Russell to the position of vice president, corporate controller, effective Feb. 18. He currently serves as…

Yum! repurchasing stock to boost earnings

January 27, 2011

The board of directors of Yum! Brands Inc. have given the green light for the repurchase of $750 million of the company's outstanding stock throughout the next…

Wendy's headed to Argentina

January 26, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has signed an agreement with Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (DEGASA) to develop…

Dunkin' Brands, McDonald's enlist in Climate Corps

January 25, 2011

Dunkin' Brands and McDonald's have enrolled in the Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps program for 2011.

Hardee's franchisee gets financing boost from GE Capital

January 24, 2011

GE Capital Franchise Finance has provided $15.3 million in financing to Paradigm Investment Group LLC, a large Hardee's franchisee. The credit facility…

McDonald’s reports positive 2010 numbers

January 23, 2011

McDonald’s Corp. had nothing but good news this morning in its fourth quarter 2010 and year-end earnings report. For Q4 '10, ended Dec. 31, global sales were…

Arby's put up for sale

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 19, 2011

The end is near for the Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. partnership. The company announced today that it’s exploring “strategic alternatives” for the Arby’s brand…

Yum! Brands selling Long John Silver's, A&W

January 17, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has announced that it is planning to sell its Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food brands, and is actively…

Bigger ax to grind: Quiznos layoffs double original report

January 12, 2011

Less than a week after announcing it was laying off about 69 employees at its Denver-based headquarters, Quiznos is now expected to cut even deeper.