FCES15: Real estate decision requires lots of homework, data insight

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

As any business owner knows the location decision can sink the business or be the foundation of initial success and growth. But it involves much more than…

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

Zaxby's opening three new locations in Nashville area

August 18, 2015

A Zaxby's expansion is underway in Nashville, Tennessee, with three new stores to open over the next several months.

Saladworks files for Chapter 11

February 18, 2015

Pennsylvania-based Saladworks LLC announced it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. hopes investors will RAVE about new name

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., the parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, has announced that it is changing its name to RAVE Restaurant Group Inc.…

NTN Buzztime names new chief financial officer

December 22, 2014

Allen Wolff, among other responsibilities, will assume the principal accounting duties and report directly to CEO Ram Krishnan.

IPO, private equity activity were hot for restaurants in 2014

December 12, 2014

With 288 deals and $95.2 billion raised, 2014 will end with record activity in the US IPO markets, according to the EY Global IPO Trends: 2014 Q4 report…

Jamba partners with Peak Franchise Capital for refranchising effort

December 8, 2014

Peak Franchise Capital, based in Irving, Texas, will help facilitate the sale of Jamba stores in key California markets, including San Francisco, San Diego and…

Lower gas prices yield higher restaurant traffic, sales in October

December 1, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted solid gains in October, driven in large part to falling gas prices.

Luna Grill secures private funding

November 20, 2014

The funding will help Luna Grill continue its plans to grow to 30 locations by the end of 2015.

The Habit announces IPO

November 20, 2014

Shares will be available at a price of $18 per share starting Nov. 20.

Specialty's Café & Bakery gains $37.5M credit facility

November 14, 2014

The financing from GE Capital will help the 50-unit chain refinance debt and grow.

Jack in the Box franchisee to add El Pollo Loco, Corner Bakery to roster

November 12, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $95 million senior credit facility to JIB Management Inc., the largest domestic Jack in the Box…

CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality

November 6, 2014

The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…

NRA: Restaurant Performance Index showed moderate decline in September

October 31, 2014

Restaurant operators are unimpressed about the direction of the economy.

Sales up, margins down as Panera continues 2.0 transformation

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 30, 2014

Comps for company stores increased 2.1 percent and 0.7 percent for franchise stores while margins declined 2 percent due to food costs and costs related to…

Brix Holdings launches franchisee incentive program

October 30, 2014

Majority of middle market execs have positive business outlook

October 30, 2014

According to CIT Group’s newly-released and third annual Voice of the Middle Market study, a majority of middle market execs have a positive outlook for their…

GE Capital extends restaurant financing opportunities

October 29, 2014

GE Capital, Franchise Finance announced today that it has expanded its team of account executives to focus on the restaurant industry. Leading the initiative…

Restaurant group secures financing for Corner Bakery Cafe expansion

October 23, 2014

MX Restaurants and Bakeries Inc. has secured a $5.6 million loan from GE Capital's Franchise Finance to pay off short-term debt related to a recent acquisition…