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GE Capital tightens reins amid credit crunch

Oct 06, 2008

Restaurant financing has slowed to a trickle as lenders re-evaluate loan portfolios amid the financial uncertainty roiling the economy.Most notably, GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance, which is the largest lender...

Technomic, IFMA: Industry sales growth challenged through 2009

Sep 29, 2008

ROSEMONT ILL. —Even in a forecast that does not reflect the recent market turmoil and its potential economic repercussions, the foodservice industry is not expected to...

Wall Street bailout, Lehman Brothers’ collapse portend woes for restaurants

Sep 29, 2008

NEW YORK —Wall Street’s woes are weighing on Main Street’s restaurants as access to capital freezes, and anticipated job losses and increased fears could force consumers...

Restaurant growth may suffer as GE slows new lending

Sep 26, 2008

SCOTTSDALE Ariz. GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance, the largest restaurant lender by assets and clients, confirmed Friday it would be “much more selective” and defer rate quotes on new deals as the credit chill...

Industry watchers predict upswing; McD marches to another SSS-positive month

Sep 22, 2008

New data from two industry analysts suggests that better times might be just around the corner for beleaguered restaurant operators as their research sheds light on the economy’s current cycle.In mid-September, Larry...

IFMA study shows gloomy outlook for restaurants

Sep 18, 2008

ROSEMONT Ill. In a forecast that doesn’t yet reflect this week’s market turmoil and what it could mean for the economy, the foodservice industry is not expected to show any significant strengthening until the second...

Finding financing for emerging chains demands diligence and fresh ideas

Sep 15, 2008

This is the third in a series of seven stories exploring the growth cycles of some of the industry’s hottest concepts. Each story will look at a different facet of the evolution of an emerging chain, from conception...

Analysts: Dive in Darden fiscals portends deepening casual dip

Sep 08, 2008

ORLANDO FLA. Darden Restaurants Inc. sharply lowered its full-year financial forecast and warned that results of the newly ended quarter would fall below Wall Street expectations. Many analysts said the warning does...

Meal deals aim to boost traffic, profits

Sep 01, 2008

Four meals under $4. Ten casual-dining dishes for $5.95 each. A 6-ounce sirloin and two sides for $9.99. Eleven meals at $5 each. It seems to be fire-sale time out there.Concepts in all segments are introducing...

Lenders squeeze companies already reeling from guests pinching pennies

Aug 25, 2008

NEW YORK —Debt is just a four-letter word for some restaurant companies. This month more revelations of arduous negotiations with lenders and possible loan...

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