Yum! Brands announces $150M cash tender offer

May 3, 2009

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

Restaurant industry outlook continues to improve

April 29, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry improved in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Wells Fargo offers McDonald's franchisee loan program

April 15, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Wells Fargo Restaurant Finance — part of Wells Fargo & Co. — has announced a new McDonald's Loan Program featuring customized financial…

U.S. Bank intros loan program for McDonald's franchisees

April 14, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Bank has announced a new lending program featuring financial products and solutions for McDonald's U.S. franchisees. The program will be…

Burger King menu to get creative

New flexible broilers allow the chain to go beyond Whoppers into casual dining fare.

Church's Chicken sweetens franchising deals

The Southern chicken chain introduces a modular building prototype, leasing packages and more in order to speed up store openings by franchisees.

NRA industry outlook reports slight gains, more uncertainty

March 30, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance remained soft in February, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Franchising not a fallback this recession

March 23, 2009

Boston Business Journal: Unlike previous recessions, franchising is no longer a bastion for laid-off workers seeking employment. The lack of available credit…

CKE Restaurants to present at J.P. Morgan Forum

March 15, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, will be participating in the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant…

Krispy Kreme troubles likely not over

March 15, 2009

Earlier this month Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved an agreement to resolve the commission's…

QSRs respond to Moody's listing

March 12, 2009

Earlier this week, The Cleveland Leader published Moody's Investors Service new list called the Bottom Rung, which details companies that the ratings agency…

Wendy's/Arby's amends credit agreement

March 11, 2009

ATLANTA  — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it has completed the…

Economy actually may open up opportunities

March 10, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Willingness to adapt is necessary to keep movement going in restaurant franchise growth during the recession. With restaurant industry…

From military service to quick-service

Franchise incentives and SBA loan programs help veterans find funding or other assistance.

Tim Hortons approves share repurchase program

February 26, 2009

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Tim Hortons Inc. has announced that on Feb. 25, the company obtained regulatory approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to repurchase up…

Tenn. Taco Bell franchisees sued for $9M loan default

January 29, 2009

The Tennesean: Capmark Finance of Pennsylvania is suing three Taco Bell franchisees in U.S. District Court in Nashville for defaulting on $9 million in loans…

NexCen Brands amends credit facility

January 28, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has entered into an amendment of its credit facility with BTMU Capital Corp., the company has announced.   The amendment reduces…

New chicken concept takes aim at Chick-fil-A

January 20, 2009

The Charlotte Observer: A Charlotte, N.C.-area restaurant group has opened a chicken sandwich fast food restaurant with the goal of building a chain to compete…

McDonald's launches $750M two-part note sale

January 13, 2009

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. has issued $750 million of debt in a two-part sale, according to Thomson Reuters service IFR.   The sale includes $400 million in…

Exit41 to expand online ordering, call center

January 7, 2009

ANDOVER, Mass. — Exit41 Inc., a provider of online ordering and drive-thru call center solutions, has announced the company received an $8.8 million investment…