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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.

May 14, 2012
Major chains plot Russian evolution
Restaurants plan significant expansion in underpenetrated CIS markets
May 8, 2012
Veteran franchisors share career lessons
Panel includes Jimmy John's and Sbarro CEOs
May 3, 2012
Rita’s Italian Ice signs franchise deal in India
Brand plans 50 units over next several years
May 3, 2012
Rita’s Italian Ice signs franchise deal in India
Brand plans 50 units over next several years
May 1, 2012
Domino's sets sights on domestic growth
After tough first quarter, brand wants to renew growth
April 30, 2012
Growth Chains: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Family recipe becomes sales driver at national better-burger chain.
April 26, 2012
Dunkin' 1Q boosted by new menu items
Net income for the company jumped to $26 million
April 23, 2012
Dunkin’ Donuts inks three franchise deals in Texas
Dunkin' hopes to double it number of U.S. units
April 23, 2012
Dunkin’ Donuts inks three franchise deals in Texas
Dunkin' hopes to double it number of U.S. units
April 23, 2012
IFA introduces lending template, funding index
Franchise association working with banks, lenders
April 23, 2012
Pinkberry makes first move into India
Move is part of the brand's international expansion effort
April 16, 2012
Having Words With: Doug Pendergast
Paul Frumkin talks to the president and chief executive of The Krystal Co.

April 11, 2012
Popeyes pursues growth in 40th year
President Ralph Bower talks doubling the chain’s size, franchisees
April 11, 2012
Popeyes pursues growth in 40th year
President Ralph Bower talks doubling the chain’s size, franchisees
April 4, 2012
Burger King eager to take on McDonald’s
Investor William Ackman outlines plans to make BK No. 1
April 3, 2012
Huddle House acquired by Sentinel Capital
Terms of the deal were not disclosed
March 30, 2012
Denny's COO Robert Rodriguez leaves company
Family-dining chain says it will rethink the position
March 30, 2012
Dunkin’ Donuts debuts ad campaign targeting Hispanics
The brand also partnered with Jerry Jones and Troy Aikman
March 26, 2012
Carrols to acquire 278 Burger King restaurants
Deal gives Burger King a 28.9-percent equity interest in Carrols
March 23, 2012
Yoshinoya to launch fast-casual Asiana Grill Yoshinoya
Concept features an exhibition kitchen and menu customization
March 22, 2012
Baskin-Robbins signs franchise deal for Mexico units
Franchisee plans to open 25 new units this year
March 21, 2012
Daphne’s eyes national growth following revamp
Daphne’s is preparing to grow again with its first franchising push
March 19, 2012
Kahala franchisees try quadri-branding
Franchisees Ritesh and Zeel Patel bring together four brands
March 16, 2012
Sizzler franchisee discusses chain’s growth
NRN speaks with California franchisee Tony Lutfi
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