ATLANTA Huddle House Inc. has lowered its franchise fees and cut royalty rates to encourage potential and existing franchisees to develop more restaurants for the 400-unit family-dining chain. The franchise fee for new developments signed in 2010...

NEW YORK Irwin Kruger, a McDonald’s franchisee for the past 42 years, is selling his four restaurants here back to the franchisor, but he said he is not retiring from foodservice. Kruger, whose McDonald's stores include the 17,000-square-foot unit...

BALTIMORE Papa Bello Enterprises Inc., the operator or franchisor of about 20 Papa Bello Pizza restaurants, is continuing its buying spree with the planned acquisition of Royal India Express, a fast-casual Indian concept in San Diego. ...

DALLAS T.G.I. Friday’s USA has named former Johnny Rockets chief Lee Sanders to the new post of president of franchising. Sanders, who left his position as president and chief executive of Johnny Rockets Group Inc. earlier this...

MARYVILLE Tenn. Ruby Tuesday said it has formed a partnership with Penske Racing to sponsor the No. 22 Dodge car for six races in the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series season.The sponsorship deal is Ruby Tuesday’s first foray into NASCAR. While...

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HUNTINGTON BEACH Calif. BJ’s Restaurants Inc. is maintaining its focus as a premium casual-dining destination with a lower average check to garner favor with consumers who are tired of older casual dinnerhouses, but still want value.At the Cowen...