NRA to showcase top industry trends

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Building, kitchen design and more create exhibit hall of more than 2,100 booths.

Jamba Inc. secures $25M line of credit

April 21, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has secured a $25 million line of credit with Wells Fargo Foothill LLC, the company announced. Jamba plans to use the funding…

GE Capital Solutions provides $10M for Zoe's expansion

April 14, 2008

UFood completes over-allotment of private offering

April 3, 2008

BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the close of its over-allotment option of the private-placement financing, led by Spencer Trask Ventures…

GE Capital Solutions completes $40 million deal

March 17, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance, has completed a deal with Back Bay Restaurant Group totaling $40 million. The finance agreement…

Controlling fast casual growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When it comes to brand expansion, patience, persistence make the difference.

Au Bon Pain acquisition closes

March 3, 2008

BOSTON — Au Bon Pain and LNK Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer/retail sector, have announced that they have completed the…

Au Bon Pain to be acquired by LNK

January 16, 2008

Au Bon Pain and LNK Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer/retail sector, have entered into an agreement under which LNK will partner with…

Affiliate of Bruegger's parent buys Smokey Bones

December 5, 2007

Business First (Buffalo, N.Y.): Barbecue Integrated Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., parent company to the Bruegger's, Fazoli's and Boston…

Panera to buy back stock

December 2, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co.'s board of directors authorized the company to repurchase up to $75 million in shares from a broker by the end…

Pyrogrill opens new prototype

November 29, 2007

WELLINGTON, Fla. — Jupiter, Fla.-based Pyrogrill has opened in Wellington, Fla., marking the second company-owned location, the company has announced.   The…

Chipotle CEO sells 200K shares

November 13, 2007

StreetInsider.com: Steve Ells, founder and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, has sold 200,000 company shares since the beginning of November.   Read more

College bound

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

University dining-card programs can be costly, but not participating could cost even more.