finance

Operations

Starbucks comes out with a Visa card

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2018

The company is co-branding a card with Chase that ties into its rewards program.

Financing

Domino's same-store sales growth slows

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The pizza chain's 4.2% U.S. same-store sales were the lowest in four years as store count accelerates.

Leadership

Habit Burger’s chief marketing officer steps down

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2018

Matt Hood is leaving for another job, marking the second high-profile CMO resignation this week.

Operations

Starbucks pins future growth on afternoon sales

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2018

The coffee chain reported modest sales increases for its second quarter.

FTC hurdle cleared; USF/Alliant deal expected to close by Nov. 30

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 2001

U.S. Foodservice (USF), Columbia, MD, a subsidiary of Netherlands-based Royal Ahold, has announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino...

Successfully Selling Your Company: The Necessary Ingredients

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 13, 2005

Your major challenge will be finding the most accomplished merger and acquisition firm to guide you through the process. This firm will advise you in all...

U.S. Foodservice to Offer $1.55 Billion Notes

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 12, 2007

The notes will be sold in the Rule 144a private placement market, according to Reuters and its source.The offering includes $1 billion in eight-year senior...

The Checklist for Selecting a Financial Advisor

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 29, 2009

There are literally thousands of “advisors” out there, but only a handful with serious credentials in advising foodservice distributors. In an industry...

Funding franchisees: How small Z's are finding big money

By Steve Brooks on Jan. 01, 2012

When Myron Allen wanted to open a Toppers Pizza franchise in Rochester, Minnesota, he turned to an old friend: his local banker.

Inside Saltine

By Sara Rush Wirth on Oct. 14, 2014

Converting a 1920s schoolhouse in Jackson, Miss., that’s on the historic registry into a restaurant was no easy feat for designer and co-owner Rachel Horn Houston, especially on a “really tight” budget.

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