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NRA reports restaurant industry outlook falls slightly
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The outlook for the restaurant industry was dampened somewhat in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity registered its first … -
Five takeaways from the first Pizza Executive Summit
Attendees shared tips and insights at the two-day Pizza Executive Summit that covered topics such as turnover and online ordering …- Richard Slawsky -
Restaurant Performance Index hits highest level in nearly a year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry grew more optimistic in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity registered its … -
Yum! Brands amends terms of cash tender offer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., parent company of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, has announced that it has amended the terms of its cash tender offer to purchase $150 million of its 7.7 … -
Keynotes announced for Pizza Summit
Presentations by industry experts to cover changing business models.- Richard Slawsky -
Reports outline restaurant traffic decline, potential failure
CHICAGO & NEW YORK — Rising unemployment, low consumer confidence and severe weather conditions kept consumers from visiting restaurants this past winter, according to market research … -
NRA industry outlook reports slight gains, more uncertainty
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Restaurant industry performance remained soft in February, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity stood below 100 for the 16th … -
RedBrick Pizza offers help with master franchise fee financing
PALMDALE, Calif. -- RedBrick Pizza Worldwide Inc. is offering qualified master developers interest-free financing for up to 50 percent of their master franchise fee, the company has announced … -
Sorting out the stimulus
Grant Thornton LLP outlines provisions in the economic recovery bill that benefit the hospitality industry. -
NPC International closes acquisition deal
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- NPC International Inc. has announced that it has closed a previously announced asset sale agreement with Pizza Hut Inc. in which NPC purchased from PHI 49 Pizza Hut units, and … -
Sbarro may not survive 2009, 'Yahoo Finance' says
Slice: Sbarro is one of 15 companies that may not survive 2009, according to Yahoo Finance. Many of this chain's 1,100 storefronts are in malls, where traffic is down. Click to continue … -
Uno Restaurant Holdings to host investor call
BOSTON -- Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., operator and franchisor of Uno Chicago Grill restaurants, will host a conference call for investors, analysts and portfolio managers on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m … -
Vapiano receives capital for expansion, hires new CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fresh casual restaurant and lounge Vapiano has received funding from three European banks for a total of 45 million Euro (U.S. $62.5 million) to fund the company's domestic … -
Papa John's announces franchise support plan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International Inc. has unveiled a package of proposed domestic franchise system support initiatives in response to the current economic and consumer climate. The … -
Marco's intros Deep Pan Pizza
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Marco's Pizza will introduce Deep Pan Pizza in select Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin markets on Dec. 1, the company announced. Marco's Deep Pan pizzas are made with dough prepared … -
Pizzerias caught in the credit crunch
Financing difficulties snarl companies' refranchising efforts.- Richard Slawsky -
Banking crisis affects GE Capital lending to new franchisees
CNN Money: GE Capital's franchise finance arm is tightening its lending for new franchisees, the latest sign that Wall Street's turmoil is spreading to small businesses. The lender continues to do … -
Web site launches small business marketplace
NEW YORK, N.Y. — BizTrader.com has announced the launch of an online global marketplace for buying or selling a company, valuing a business and finding a lender or investment. Geared … -
Profiting from pizza parties
Catering can help boost business, but proper planning is key.- Richard Slawsky -
Sam's Club, NFIB and SBTV partner for small business makeover
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Small business owners across diverse industries including food service and convenience stores will have a chance to win a $100,000 makeover during National Small Business …
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