Jamba Inc. refranchises 13 Calif. locations

August 1, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of 13 restaurants in Santa Cruz, Temecula, and Chico/Redding, Calif., all of which were purchased by franchise operators with…

Fast Casual Executive Summit to shake up industry segment

July 26, 2010

With the theme of Shaken, Not Stirred, the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit has been designed to take restaurant-industry operators out of their comfort zones…

Magic Brands receives court approval to sell assets to Luby's

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June 24, 2010

Magic Brands LLC, and Fuddruckers Inc. has obtained bankruptcy court approval for the sale of a substantial amount of its assets to Luby's Inc.   "The…

Panera Bread to present at Piper Jaffray conference

June 6, 2010

Panera Bread Company has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and CFO, will be presenting at the 30th Annual Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New…

Panera Bread to present at Piper Jaffray conference

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June 6, 2010

Panera Bread Company has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and CFO, will be presenting at the 30th Annual Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New…

Quiznos shopping for high-traffic sites for expansion plans

May 23, 2010

Quiznos announced at the ICSC Global Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas that it is seeking approximately 600 new high-traffic sites to facilitate the planned…

Quiznos shopping for high-traffic sites for expansion plans

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May 23, 2010

Quiznos announced at the ICSC Global Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas that it is seeking approximately 600 new high-traffic sites to facilitate the planned…

Bank Credit Report can help franchise lending

April 5, 2010

A new survey has found that franchisees have a greater chance at getting bank loans if they include a Bank Credit Report in their application package.   A Bank…

Bank Credit Report can help franchise lending

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April 5, 2010

A new survey has found that franchisees have a greater chance at getting bank loans if they include a Bank Credit Report in their application package.   A Bank…

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.

Petrus Brands launches 'Cash for Referral' program

October 4, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie have announced the launch of a franchise referral cash reward program. The program will reward existing franchisees for…

New Quiznos loan to aid franchise owners

October 1, 2009

Quiznos has announced The New Quiznos (TNQ), a comprehensive guest experience remodel and brand update planned for stores systemwide. The chain also launched…

Restaurant performance down again for August

September 29, 2009

Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline…

Learning the New Financial Business Model (Slides)

Industry leaders share ways to capitalize on financial business models. Download the slides from presentations given by: Louis J. Basile Jr., Wildflower…

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

FOCUS parent looks to add new brands

August 13, 2009

Roark Capital Group, parent company of FOCUS Brands and its Schlotzsky's, Carvel and Cinnabon chains, could invest more money this year than in its previous…

Shane's Rib Shack to provide ownership opportunities

July 26, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack is extending beyond the traditional franchise model to help those looking to become a Shane's owner/operator.   Shane's is offering to…

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…

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana investors sell common stock

June 15, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…

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…