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Industry Headlines
[2010-03-17] First Data Corporation's SpendTrend analysis for February 2010 reveals interesting information when compared to February 2009 consumer spending.
[2010-03-09] Fatburger plans openings in Dubai and China this month.
[2010-03-09] Shane’s Rib Shack is launching a real estate buy-back option for existing quick-service franchisees.
[2010-03-08] Global comparable sales were up 4.8 percent in February, with U.S. comparable sales up 0.6 percent.
[2010-03-04] California Jack in the Box units on the auction block sell for just over $39 million to four different groups of bidders.
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[2010-03-04] Real estate and financial restructuring firm Huntley, Mullaney, Spargo & Sullivan LLC will help pizza chain restructure and/or renegotiate leases.
[2010-03-03] Jack in the Box Inc. will visit New York, Dallas, and Las Vegas for upcoming investment conferences this month.
[2010-03-03] Due to a down economy these days, consumers are eating in more often than they are dining out.
[2010-03-01] The exchange offer to acquire Diedrich Coffee is pushed back to April 2.
[2010-02-26] NRA's Restaurant Performance Index down in January over December, but operators are hopeful for improved sales in the months ahead.
Industry Features
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Small Players, Big Opportunities
Our exclusive interactive distributor map serves as your guide for uncovering supply chain savings in your region.
Bartering gains momentum as economy sags and businesses seek ways to retain cash.
A Fair Trade
Bartering gains momentum as economy sags and businesses seek ways to retain cash.
What to Expect in 2010
QSR asked several industry experts to look into the near future and describe what they saw—the good, the bad, and the ugly—on the horizon in 2010.
The Economic Aftermath
While some segments of the economy have started to show the first signs of recovery, most industries—including restaurants—are still suffering.
Finding the Balance
Increasing menu prices remains the easiest way for quick serves to recoup losses in a sagging economy but risks customer loyalty.
Tax-Favored Financing for Store Remodeling
Deferred compensation plans are a smart way to prepare for store remodeling during these lending-wary times.
Breaking Through
Experts say there’s a host of low-cost and no-cost ways to attract more customers and improve your margins.
Building on a Budget
Tracey Barker and Barton Mills of Back Lot Productions explain how to keep buildout costs under control in a second location.
Ready to Sell
The biggest consideration for quick-serves prepping for a sale is the ability to produce clean and accurate financial statements.
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