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Franchise Management: Credit Limits By David Farkas, Senior Editor, 5/1/2008
Chain restaurant franchisees and franchisors are worried that the downturn in the economy and tightening credit standards will hamper franchise development in the months ahead. More
Benihana Inc. Updates Development Activity (Press Release) 05/08/2008
Benihana Inc., operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today updated development activity for its Benihana teppanyaki and RA Sushi restaurant concepts.
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WingStreet Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain (Press Release) 05/08/2008
WingStreet, the world's largest delivery wing concept, was recently recognized by the NPD Group, the leading global provider of consumer and retail market research information, as the fastest growing chain in the quick service restaurant segment.
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bd's Mongolian Grill Acquired by New Owners with Aggressive Growth Plans (Press Release) 05/07/2008
On Friday, May 2nd, 2008, Kinderhook Industries, LLC a private equity firm based in New York City announced it has again partnered with restaurant industry veterans Rodger Head and Clyde Culp to acquire privately owned bd's Mongolian Grill based in Ferndale, Michigan. Kinderhook and Messrs. Head and Culp also own and operate Duke and King, a 97-unit Burger King franchise based in Minneapolis, MN.
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Moe's Southwest Grill Names Paul Damico as Brand President (Press Release) 05/06/2008
FOCUS Brands(R) announced today that Paul Damico has been named brand president of Moe's Southwest Grill(R), the fast growing fast-casual restaurant best known for its flavorful Southwestern fare served in a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
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Domino's 'Delivering the Dream' Program Opens Doors for Minority Franchisees (Press Release) 05/05/2008
Domino's Pizza's "Delivering the Dream" program, in partnership with American Equipment Finance, LLC, grants financial assistance to elite minority team members so they may build their own Domino's stores. Daniels was one of the first franchisees to benefit from the "Delivering the Dream" program and paid a franchise fee of just $5K, one of the lowest fees in the industry.
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Trufoods Acquires Ritter's Frozen Custard (Press Release) 05/02/2008
Ritter’s Frozen Custard, the Indianapolis-based chain specializing in ultra-premium ice cream, was acquired by Trufoods, LLC. on April 29th. As the first acquisition under Andy Unanue, Trufoods’ new chairman and CEO, Ritter’s represents the opportunity for Trufoods to establish itself as a noteworthy force in the franchising industry.
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The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Partner, The Chain Gang May 7, 2008 Houlihan's 2.0
My first experience with a chain casual dining restaurant in the grill and bar catego... More
The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Partner, The Chain Gang May 2, 2008 Dining for Dollars
I love this industry, and my role in it. Basically, I go out to eat for a living. For... More
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