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Franchise lending on a steady upswing
Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise Association (IFA) and BoeFly, an online … -
China leads global foodservice market recovery
Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to market research company The NPD Group … -
America's Incredible Pizza Company reports positive sales
America's Incredible Pizza Company, a family entertainment center with nine locations nationwide and two in Mexico, has released several positive figures this week for its Tulsa, Okla., and San … -
Restaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism
Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained … -
Papa Bello Enterprises secures $20M in financing
Papa Bello Enterprises, parent company of Papa Bello Pizza, Kebab Café, Royal India Express and Pastore's Italian Bistro, has received $20,000,000 in financing from AGS Capital Group LLC. The … -
Report: Expectations rise for restaurant industry
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd edition of the Chain Restaurant … -
CiCi's Pizza allocates $5 million for franchise funding
CiCi's Pizza has announced its new investment and financing programs to help existing and prospective franchisees with funding options to further address the challenges of today's lending environment … -
Restaurant operators report positive sales for 8th consecutive month
The outlook for the restaurant industry is positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained well above 100 in January. The RPI … -
CiCi's Pizza launches program to grow veteran franchisee base
CiCi's Pizza has announced the launch of the CiCi's Patriot Program to offer veterans a path to business ownership. As part of the program, the company will waive its franchise fee for the first … -
Private equity firm buys stake in Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $25 million credit facility to an affiliate of private equity firm The Quilvest Group to purchase a stake in Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Inc. The financing … -
Domino's UK profits lifted by online sales
Domino's UK's 2011 pretax profits jumped nearly 15 percent, to 43.6 million pounds ($68.3 million), buoyed by a strong online and mobile ordering presence. The company, which includes British and … -
Restaurants adapt to 'new normal' with efficiency, innovation
Mergers and acquisitions market won't be as active in 2012.- Alicia Kelso -
Papa Murphy's sales up 10 percent in 2011
Papa Murphy's International has announced its total U.S. systemwide sales grew to $702 million in 2011, up more than 10 percent from 2010. The take-and-bake chain ended the year with 1,300 locations … -
Yum! Brands to continue bullish growth after posting 30% profit
Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has found its sweet spot in China, posting 19 percent same-store sales growth in that country in 2011. The company reported results for its fourth quarter and full …- Alicia Kelso -
Sbarro names new president and CEO in turnaround bid
The Board of Directors of Melville, N.Y.-based Sbarro Inc. has announced that James Greco, 54, has been named president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Greco joins Sbarro from … -
Restaurant performance at highest level in six years
Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose sharply in … -
Pizza Inn appoints new CFO
Texas-based Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. has named Jerome L. Trojan, III as chief financial officer. Trojan previously served as chief financial officer for CLST Holdings, a publicly-traded company based … -
Boston Pizza adds seven new restaurants to royalty fund
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Boston Pizza International Inc. has adjusted its Royalties Income Fund to include the royalties from seven new restaurants which opened across Canada in 2011. All of … -
Olympus completes purchase of Pizza Hut franchisee NPC
Stamford, Conn.-based Olympus Partners has acquired NPC International Inc., the largest Pizza Hut franchisee and the largest franchisee of any restaurant concept in the United States. The company … -
Restaurant industry performance at five-month high
Driven by positive same-store sales and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest …
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