So.Cal. Krispy Kreme franchisee emerges from bankruptcy

July 20, 2009

After several years struggling to right its ship, Krispy Kreme has spent this year trying to convince critics that its future is bright. The recent…

CIT bondholder loans hold off bankruptcy

July 20, 2009

Company provides financing for a number of restaurant franchisees.

GE Capital to finance Dallas Jack in the Box expansion

July 20, 2009

In the midst of a tight credit market in which franchisees are scrambling to find financing, Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GE Capital, Franchise Finance has…

CIT bankruptcy would affect restaurant operators

July 16, 2009

Reuters: Lender CIT Group Inc. warned earlier this week that government bailout talks had ended, a move that could set the stage for bankruptcy. The potential…

Third Dunkin' Donuts franchisee files for bankruptcy protection

July 8, 2009

Amidst Dunkin' Donuts continued expansion into new markets, three franchisees have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy since the beginning of June. The latest is…

NRA reports restaurant industry outlook falls slightly

June 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry was dampened somewhat in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Jack in the Box finds buyers for C-stores

June 21, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for 55 of its 61 Quick Stuff convenience stores and gas…

Wendy's prices private offering

June 18, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (which will be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC…

Friedman Fleischer confirms sale of Church's Chicken

June 17, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — Friedman Fleischer & Lowe LLC (FFL), a leading San Francisco-based private equity firm, has confirmed that an affiliate of the firm has…

Church's Chicken to be sold to Friedman Fleischer

June 14, 2009

According to reports from Reuters and Thomson Reuters Private Equity Hub, Cajun Operating Co, franchisor of Church's Chicken, has been sold to private equity…

McDonald's plans aggressive expansion, advertising blitz

June 14, 2009

BusinessWeek: Unlike a number of U.S. operators who are cutting capital expenditures, McDonald's plans to invest $2.1 billion in its restaurants in 2009…

Sale of NF Roasters boosts Nathan's Famous annual net

June 11, 2009

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported its sixth consecutive year of increased revenues and profits from continuing operations for its fiscal year…

Wendy's/Arby's announces $550M private offering to repay debt

June 10, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Wendy's International Holdings LLC (to be renamed Wendy's/Arby's Restaurants LLC), has…

Emerald City Smoothie grows by thinking small

The Seattle-based smoothie chain has adapted its store design and franchise marketing to continue its expansion plans.

QSR franchise sales require harder work

Growth is possible in the tightened credit market, but brands and franchisees must get creative.

Asian segment provides untapped QSR niche

As consumers' palates become more adventurous, the Asian restaurant segment offers a growth opportunity.

Wendy's seeks amendment to issue debt

June 1, 2009

Reuters: Wendys/Arbys Group Inc. has said its Wendy's International Holdings unit was seeking to amend its credit agreement to allow it to issue debt, with an…

Yum! Brands completes cash tender offer

May 31, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, has announced the results of its cash tender offer to purchase up to $15…

Restaurant Performance Index hits highest level in nearly a year

May 28, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The outlook for the restaurant industry grew more optimistic in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Popeyes sees Q1 comps improve, net income fall

May 27, 2009

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes, has reported an increase in systemwide sales of 1.1 percent, compared to an increase of…