Restaurant Finance Across America
Archived postings from December, 2009...
Are bankers being stingy?
Posted: Fri, December 18, 2009 at 6:08am (CST)
President Obama is telling banks to lend. Economist Edward Lotterman talks about why they are not lending.
Edward Lotterman, St. Paul Pioneer Press December 17, 2009 ![]()
Deal Flow Picks Up: Brinker Sells 21 Company Chilli's Stores to New Franchisee
Posted: Mon, December 14, 2009 at 1:31pm (CST)
Brinker international announced the completion of a refranchising transaction. The company said it sold 21 franchised Chili\'s restaurants for proceeds of $19 million to Muy Mucho Group, L.P., a new franchisee. The stores are located in Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.
Brinker International Press Release 12/14/2009 ![]()
Papa Johns Pizza announces franchise fees waived for new stores
Posted: Thu, December 03, 2009 at 6:57pm (CST)
Papa Johns has announced a program where franchisees who open a new store by November, 2010 pay no franchise fees. Also included are big discounts on ovens and a zero percent royalty rate for 12 months if the store is opened by June 30th.
Papa Johns Web Site December 3, 2009 ![]()


