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March 5, 2012
Generating jobs
Restaurants build programs to open units, train workers and create opportunities
December 15, 2011
Restaurants to benefit from gift card popularity
NRA says imbalance between gift card givers and recipients this holiday
November 28, 2011
Restaurants expand gift card offerings
Restaurant brands are looking to push gift card sales
September 15, 2011
A Chicago deep-dish bankruptcy battle
Chicago-based Gino’s East could buy assets of competitor Giordano’s Pizza
July 11, 2011
Cracker Barrel closes $750M credit facility
Refinancing consists of $250M term loan and $500M revolving credit line
June 15, 2011
Perkins & Marie Callender’s granted $16M
Perkins & Marie Callender’s Inc. gain access to $16 million in financing
March 21, 2011
Recent deals point to a gradual thawing in frozen credit
Access to capital still dominates the list of restaurant industry challenges, but there are signs that change is in the air.

February 28, 2011
Church’s Chicken closes $245M debt refinancing
Proceeds used to repay outstanding balances from existing credit facilities, and to pay related fees and expenses and a dividend to shareholders.
January 20, 2011
How to Keep Your Restaurant Competitive and Poised for Growth in 2011
Despite the recession, 2010 proved to be a good year for a large segment of restaurant owners.
December 7, 2010
Online shoppers favor restaurant gift cards
Restaurant gift cards to out-sell other types, survey finds
November 24, 2010
Restaurants target givers with gift card extras
Chains offer promotions with bonus cards, prizes and discounts to entice buyers
November 15, 2010
Restaurant gift card sales show restraint
Customers are buying more gift cards, but loading smaller amounts
October 18, 2010
Virtual gift card trend opens more sales for chains
Increasingly popular, virtual gift card game embraced by chains
September 15, 2010
More restaurants selling virtual gift cards
Applebee's the latest chain to offer online service
August 23, 2010
New rules for gift cards go into effect
Federal legislation impacts expiration dates and fees
July 26, 2010
Gift card sales grew in first half of 2010
Quick-service restaurants saw the most growth, study finds.
June 29, 2010
Jack in the Box closes $600 million credit facility
Jack in the Box Inc. said Tuesday it closed on a $600 million credit facility which will be used to pay down existing debt.
May 9, 2010
This week in supplier news
ParTech names Langdoc chief technology officer. Also this week: Saval Foodservice, Santa Monica Seafood,...
April 27, 2010
Panera's 1Q profit grows on strong sales
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. Panera Bread Co., which recently raised its guidance for full-year earnings because...
December 6, 2009
Survey: Demand for gift cards drops among potential recipients
Restaurateurs hoping for a robust holiday shopping season will have to make peace with the...
November 26, 2009
Gift card spending on restaurant wish lists
Restaurants hoping for a robust holiday shopping season will have to make peace with the...
November 18, 2009
Gift card spending to fall this holiday season
WASHINGTON Restaurateurs counting on a big holiday sales boost from the merchandising of gift cards...
October 26, 2009
Restaurant lenders dole out more than $60M
NEW YORK While small business lending, or the lack thereof, remains a hot topic in...
October 18, 2009
Costly credit card interchange fees an unfair burden on operators, guests
Consumers know a lot about credit card fees. There are late fees, over-the-limit fees, balance-transfer...
August 4, 2009
Bojangles' gets $70M in refinancing
CHARLOTTE N.C. Falfurrias Capital Partners, a private-equity firm with a controlling interest in Bojangles’ Restaurants...
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