Restaurants' Outlook More Rosy
Visits to restaurants may be down compared to six years ago but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.
Finance
JB's Family Restaurants Closes Units, Files for Chapter 11
JB’s Family Restaurants has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to debts that are estimated to range as high as $50 million, but at least $10 million.
Optimism Reigns: Top Restaurant Chains Saw Increase Last Year
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains saw a 1.8 percent increase in sales last year.
QSR Editor Advises New Financial Reference Website
Ever wondered what exactly a daypart is or when to use the term “front of house”?
Franchisors Must Get House In Order to Sustain Growth
Business in the quick-serve industry is finally trending up, and with lending becoming increasingly available to operators, franchisors may soon find themselves with more prospective franchisees cl ...
New-Age Franchising
The times are changing for many of the industries that fortified America’s capitalistic society.
If You Want a Loan, Better Include a Credit Report
FRANdata says franchisees are more likely to obtain loans if they include the company's Bank Credit Report in their application package.
Franchise Financer Changes Name
Irwin Franchise Capital Corporation now known as First Franchise Capital Corporation.
Corporate Selling Units Off to Franchisees, Study Says
Franchisors shifting strategies to encourage stronger restaurant franchising.
Restaurateurs Expect Economic Relief in 2009
A recent survey predicts upcoming trends and hopes for the new year.
