Apr 27, 2012

Burger King franchisee Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. said Wednesday its board of directors had approved the spin-off of Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary comprising the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast-casual...

The Cheesecake Factory explores overseas growth

Apr 26, 2012

After reporting same-store sales increases for the first quarter, the company is considering opportunities in Asia and beyond

The Cheesecake Factory 1Q traffic up 2%

Apr 26, 2012

The company's first-quarter traffic was the best it has seen in more than a year

Famous Dave's 1Q net drops 32%

Apr 26, 2012

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Panera co-CEOs Ron Shaich and Bill Moreton outline company plans

Apr 26, 2012

Panera Bread Co.’s new co-chief executives on Wednesday said recent C-suite changes will have minimal effect on the bakery-café chain’s performance...

Buffalo Wild Wings to fight inflation with menu price increase

Apr 26, 2012

The company will implement aggressive growth and cost-management measures despite reporting a profit increase of 23 percent in the first quarterBuf

Panera profit up 25% in first quarter

Apr 25, 2012

Panera Bread Co. posted Tuesday a 25.7-percent increase in first-quarter profit, crediting a 6.3 percent gain in systemwide same-store sales...

Buffalo Wild Wings 1Q revenue up nearly 40%

Apr 25, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. reported gains in first-quarter same-store sales and earnings based on the strength of traffic increases, solid sales at new locations and at units acquired from franchisees last year...

Chili's steak deals boost Brinker's 3Q sales

Apr 24, 2012

Brinker International posted Monday a 12 percent increase in third-quarter profit as it saw its new two-level steak platform and bar initiatives at Chili’s Grill & Bar help boost sales...

IFA introduces lending template, funding index

Apr 23, 2012

Franchise association working with banks, lenders to improve financing environment