Content about Refinancing

March 6, 2012
Jack in the Box franchisee inks $91M refinancing
Jack in the Box franchisee refinances its debt
September 30, 2011
Star Buffet files for Ch. 11
Multi-concept operator cites inability to refinance mortgage
July 11, 2011
Cracker Barrel closes $750M credit facility
Refinancing consists of $250M term loan and $500M revolving credit line
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.
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.
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 25, 2009
Max & Erma’s files for Ch. 11
Max & Erma’s, a 106-unit casual-dining chain, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
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...
July 20, 2009
Jack in the Box franchisee inks $12M
DALLAS Tribox LLC, a Jack in the Box franchisee, has garnered $12 million from GE...
March 28, 2009
Sbarro amends credit facilities
MELVILLE N.Y. Sbarro Inc., the parent to more than 1,075 Italian quick-service restaurants, has amended...
February 16, 2009
Landry's closes on $510 million in financing
HOUSTON Landry's Restaurants Inc. said late Friday that it had closed on $510 million in...
January 14, 2009
Landry's amends credit facility
HOUSTON Landry’s Restaurants Inc. said Thursday it would amend its bank credit facility and offer...
January 11, 2009
Landry’s ends buyout bid by founder Fertitta
HOUSTON Landry’s Restaurants Inc. said Monday it terminated the going-private bid by its founder and...
December 22, 2008
Landry’s initiates tender offer on senior notes; inks $81 million credit agreement
HOUSTON Landry's Restaurants Inc. today started cash tender offers for about $400 million in senior...
September 14, 2008
Uno: Refinancing talks end, but growth plans on track
BOSTON Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. said Monday that discussions with the company’s bondholders surrounding a...
September 4, 2008
Fatz Cafe gets $40 million to refinance debt, spur growth
TAYLORS S.C. Fatz Cafe, the 45-unit casual-dining chain, plans to use a $40 million recapitalization...
April 20, 2008
Changing debt market puts deal-making power primarily in investors’ hands
A depressed debt market has changed the borrowing landscape substantially, giving investors, rather than operators...
February 17, 2008
Chains risk defaults as debt woes grow
Seeming to anxious operators like sharks in treacherous seas, lenders are circling the waters of...
February 12, 2008
Franchisee of Little Caesars, Sizzler gets $58M for expansion
SALT LAKE CITY Sizzling Platter LLC, an 88-location operator of brands including Little Caesars, Sizzler...
January 27, 2008
Wendy’s says decision on its fate is near
DUBLIN Ohio The announcement of a sale or refinancing of Wendy’s International Inc. could be...
December 2, 2007
Rock Bottom cuts support staff, delays refinancing
LOUISVILLE Colo. Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc. said it laid off 19 percent of its support...
August 2, 2007
Court halts call on Landry’s notes
HOUSTON Landry’s Restaurants Inc. said late Thursday that a judge has ordered a creditor to...
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