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February 17, 2011
Stephen J. Caldeira: Hot issues at IFA

Stephen J. Caldeira, president and chief executive of the International Franchise Association, says credit remains the top issue for franchisors and franchisees. During the IFA's 51st annual convention in Las Vegas, Nev., Caldeira outlined the problem and what the association is doing to help address it.

February 7, 2012
Chick-fil-A reports 2011 sales of $4 billion, eyes growth
Chick-fil-A outlined plans for growth in 2012
February 7, 2012
Two bidders compete in Real Mex auction
The hearing date for approval of a sale is scheduled for Feb. 10
February 7, 2012
Yum outlines plans for sales growth, expansion abroad
Yum! outlines expansion abroad and profit growth in the United States
February 6, 2012
Brands look to offer home meal replacement
Chains aim to take advantage of supermarket inflation with value messaging.
February 6, 2012
Building confidence
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen's insights on the Feb. 6, 2012, issue of NRN.
February 6, 2012
Chains eye expansion amid uptick in consumer spending, demand
Consumer spending might pick up in 2012, say experts at the ICR XChange.
February 6, 2012
China, new unit growth drive 4Q results at Yum! Brands
Revenue up 15% on strength in China
February 6, 2012
Commodities Corner: Volatile prices to persist
Expect another year of up-and-down costs.
February 6, 2012
Commodities Corner: Volatile prices to persist
Expect another year of up-and-down costs.
February 6, 2012
Dripping with potential
Juice-bar concepts look to capitalize on growing health-minded audience.
February 6, 2012
Dripping with potential
Juice-bar concepts look to capitalize on growing health-minded audience.
February 6, 2012
Firehouse Subs names Doug Reifschneider VP of marketing
New position for the 488-unit sandwich chain
February 6, 2012
Growth Chains: Currito
Brothers aim to build fast-casual burrito chain with focus on global flavors.
February 6, 2012
Growth Chains: Currito
Brothers aim to build fast-casual burrito chain with focus on global flavors.
February 6, 2012
Having Words With: Keith Miller
The Subway franchisee talks about issues facing the industry.
February 6, 2012
Investor to buy O’Charley’s for $221M
Fidelity National Financial Inc. agreed to acquire O’Charley’s Inc.
February 6, 2012
Investor to buy O’Charley’s for $221M
Fidelity National Financial Inc. agreed to acquire O’Charley’s Inc.
February 6, 2012
Maintaining customer trust through honesty

When Kenneth Boxer called, you could hear the sense of betrayal in his voice.

Boxer is the owner of the Italian restaurant Palazzio in Santa Barbara, Calif., a restaurant known for its generous plates of pasta and servers who might spontaneously sing along to Dean Martin’s “That’s Amore” on a Saturday night. He he was calling to share his story of a scam he fears might be happening in restaurants across the country.

Recently, Boxer said, he discovered that a server he had employed for about 18 years was double charging customers for tips.

February 6, 2012
Operators find opportunity in juice bars
Independent operators tap into juice's popularity
February 6, 2012
Purchasing power
Experts advise streamlining in key areas to reduce costs in supply chain.
February 6, 2012
Purchasing power
Experts advise streamlining in key areas to reduce costs in supply chain.
February 6, 2012
Special Report: Smart machines
Operators invest in efficient, multitasking equipment to cut costs, boost sales.
February 6, 2012
Special Report: Smart machines
Operators invest in efficient, multitasking equipment to cut costs, boost sales.
February 6, 2012
Top restaurant TV ads marry price, quality
Pizza Hut was biggest improver in value score in January
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