| CiCi's Pizza has created an "equity partnership" with its franchisees through the launch of its 2013 Franchisee Partner Investment program. As part of the program, CiCi's created a special fund to help with franchise financing and stimulate new … | |
 | The U.S. restaurant industry is experiencing an uptick, with mergers and acquisition activity up to $3.9 billion, from $3.7 billion last year. According to the 23rd edition of the Chain Restaurant Industry Review, released today at the Restaurant … |
| Balboa Capital, a provider of franchise financing in the U.S., announced it has been named as a preferred lender for Papa John's current and prospective franchisees nationwide. Balboa Capital will provide tailored financing solutions for furniture … | |
| Long Island, N.Y.-based SKINNYPIZZA has signed an exclusive deal with Mogull Realty for multiunit expansion into Manhattan. SKINNYPIZZA is a concept that features thin and crispy pizza using no preservatives or additives. Kim Mogull, founder and CEO … | |
| PizzaRev, an artisan pizza concept based in Los Angeles, today announced that Buffalo Wild Wings has taken a minority position in its new concept. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. "The PizzaRev team is thrilled to have Buffalo Wild Wings as an … | |
 | It's not talked about much, but retail grocery has a perpetual food-cost advantage over the QSR restaurant industry. Food Cost Inequity The disparity is called "Buy-by-the-Pound and Sell-by-the-Pound" (Retail) vs. "Buy-by-the-Pound and Sell-by-the … |
| PeopleMatter announced it has closed a $19-million growth round of capital led by Scale Venture Partners, based in California. According to PeopleMatter CEO and president Nate DaPore, this additional capital will be used to accelerate the company's … | |
| Driven by a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest level in five months. The RPI — a monthly composite index that tracks the health of … | |
| The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the U.S. franchising industry, increased by 0.7 percent in January as nearly all components showed improvement. The International Franchise Association's index rose to 109.7 … | |
| Papa Murphy's Pizza's partnership with Directed Equity to provide funding for qualified franchise candidates led to the chain's record growth in 2012. "Even in this difficult lending environment, banks have an appetite for a quality brand with a … | |
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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 Bread Company/ Jim Greco, Bruegger's …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Uncertain as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Below 100 for 16th Consecutive Month
Restaurant industry performance remained soft in February, as the National Restaurant Association’s comprehensive index of restaurant activity stood below 100 for the 16th consecutive month.Type: ResearchSource: National Restaurant Association -
Pizza Marketplace 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers
PizzaMarketplace.com's inaugural review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people and trends leading the industry.Type: Special ReportSource: PizzaMarketplace.com -
Selecting a Pizza Franchise
Franchised pizza chains occupy more than 60 percent of the U.S. pizza market, with new and improved concepts emerging almost daily. If you're looking to get into the pizza business, look no further …Type: GuideSource: PizzaMarketplace.com -
Pizzeria Planning: Designing and Maintaining an Efficient Pizza Kitchen
This guide features insight from operators and equipment manufacturers on ways to set up your pizza kitchen to ensure the maximum return on your investment.Type: GuideSource: PizzaMarketplace.com
