Papa John's boycott threatened over CEO's Obamacare comments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Founder John Schnatter estimates that the reform law will cost between $5 million and $8 million annually.

Round Table refinances senior debt

November 13, 2012

Round Table Pizza Inc. has completed the refinancing of its senior debt. On Nov. 2, the company entered into a $35 million senior secured credit agreement with…

Villa Enterprises secures $15M to fund acquisitions

October 24, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced that it closed a seven-year, $15 million credit facility with Capital One Bank.

Upper Crust Pizzeria files for bankruptcy protection

October 9, 2012

Boston-based Upper Crust Pizzeria, which was founded in 2001 and now includes 16 locations, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

U.S. restaurant industry outlook: Slow and steady improvement

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CIT's managing director says financing continues to open up for restaurant companies.

Yum! Brands increases dividend by 18 percent

September 21, 2012

Yum! Brands Inc.'s board of directors approved an 18-percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend. The quarterly cash dividend will increase from 28.…

Commentary: How to build customer demand counter-intuitively

By limiting capacity, while maintaining good quality and service, operators can assure that demand remains high.

Gas prices set Labor Day record

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Drops in natural gas and wheat provide relief.

Australian franchisor acquires Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars

August 23, 2012

Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group Limited announced its entry into a conditional Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) to…

Premium gas prices hit $4 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The cost of cheese continues to rise.

QSR franchisee lending up 28 percent this year

August 9, 2012

Lending to franchise businesses decreased by 3.64 percent from June to July following a 5.73 percent increase in June, according to the Franchise Lending Index…

Papa John's Obamacare comments create social media firestorm

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During Q2 earnings call, CEO claimed Affordable Care Act would cause rise in pizza prices in order to protect shareholders.

Different approaches taken to navigate rising food costs

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casuals have relied on menu price increases, while QSRs shift focus to value proposition.

Papa John's announces three senior level promotions

July 31, 2012

Papa John's International Inc. has announced that Tony Thompson has been promoted to chief operating officer and president, PJ Food Service.

Spread of hours in New York

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

Are you familiar with the regulation regarding the spread of hours in New York? It applies to virtually every restaurant in the state and failure to adhere to…

Domino's international momentum continues

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Low number of closures in the U.S. is the result of improved store economics.

Wheat prices up more than $2.50 since early June

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's shares get a lift from Mitt Romney's speech.

Pizza Hut UK up for grabs

July 17, 2012

The former chairman of PizzaExpress has submitted a bid to acquire part of Pizza Hut UK.

LevelUp eliminates merchant fees

July 12, 2012

Mobile payment startup LevelUp is throwing down the gauntlet to other payment networks. It's eliminating all transaction fees charged to merchants who accept…

Papa John's franchisee receives $6.7M credit facility

June 28, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided a $6.7 million credit facility to Pizzerias LLC, a Papa John's franchisee that operates 31 locations in the…