Restaurant Finance Monitor

While I couldn't get in touch with Anchored Tiny Homes' founder Colton Paulhus via LinkedIn, email or phone (his business email and cell number are now disconnected), he told NBC Bay Area over text, “None of it matters anymore. It was a failed business and I hate that it happened."

A $6.99 footlong promotion by Subway was the latest in a series of corporate initiatives that drew criticism from franchisees who feel their input is being ignored. https://lnkd.in/gJbDdYr5

KBP Brands?added 28 KFCs to its portfolio?in North Carolina from Scottish Food Systems, and it bought 13 more from Cary, North Carolina-based Luihn VantEdge Partners, LLC Vantage Partners.?https://lnkd.in/g2_--kwq

We're welcoming these top experts to the stage for an exclusive panel discussion at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference: Kevin Burke (Franchise Equity Partners), Matthew Haller (International Franchise Association), Erik Herrmann (CapitalSpring), and Joe Sieve (Papa Johns), with Ryan Palmer (Lathrop GPM LLP) as moderator. Hear their predictions for the franchise industry, including current deal activity, lending dynamics, M&A strategies, and valuation insights. This is your chance to gain a competitive edge and understand the landscape for the year ahead. Secure your spot and stay ahead of the curve: https://lnkd.in/epvJrUb

A California bill with new disclosure requirements for franchise brokers and third-party sellers is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for a signature. After the state Senate passed the legislation in May in a 37-1 vote, the California Assembly in August approved the bill unanimously, 75-0. If signed, the bill will amend the state’s franchise investment law to add?registration and pre-sale disclosure requirements for third-party franchise sellers,?including franchise broker networks and franchise sales organizations, or FSOs. https://lnkd.in/gYM2RzYY

The best thing I've read in this decade... "Closures are to the restaurant business what leaves falling from a tree are to changing seasons. So don’t believe the restaurant industry is in trouble just because a few old duds like Boston Market and Buca di Beppo closed a bunch of stores and filed bankruptcy. A news story needs a hook and a debtor’s bankruptcy declaration always reads as if the sky is falling, especially when there is an outside force to blame. A downturn in the economy. A tough operating environment. Labor problems and high interest rates. I’m waiting to read one that says “our concept lost its compass and we were #@&% idiots for developing so many lousy locations at such high rents.” John Hamburger this and more in this months Restaurant Finance Monitor from Franchise Times

We're thrilled to announce the keynote speakers for this year's Restaurant Finance Development Conference: Dr. Pippa Malmgren and Lt. Gen. HR McMaster! Dr. Malmgren will share her expertise on the 2025 U.S. and Global Economic Outlook, while Lt. Gen. McMaster will deliver a keynote on America's Security Outlook, drawing from his 34 years of experience in national security. Don't miss these incredible insights from two global thought leaders! Register now for RFDC: https://lnkd.in/epvJrUb

Kate Jaspon has joined the lineup of RFDC experts! Her and Dana Zukofsky will take to the main stage for a one-on-one to discuss her journey as CFO of Inspire Brands. Register today! https://lnkd.in/epvJrUb

After an exceptional year garnering $4.6 billion in sales from its 2,805 restaurants, Flynn Group's founder and CEO Greg Flynn will take the stage at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference with Dennis Monroe, JD, MBA. Hear from them and other industry leaders on November 11-13 at the Fontainebleu in Las Vegas. Register before space runs out: https://lnkd.in/epvJrUb

I’m excited to interview Matthew Perelman and Alex Sloane of Garnett Station Partners at this year’s Restaurant Finance & Development Conference November 11-13 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas Hotel. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/eBNMEZie