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Red Robin refinances after transferring 108 restaurants
Finance & Economics

Red Robin refinances after transferring 108 restaurants

Completed restaurant transfers preceded Red Robin’s five-year refinancing. Its pricing and coverage tests account for debt and rent.

OCT 9, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
SBA's October 1 acquisition rules: earnings, equity and the $3 million test
Finance & Economics

SBA's October 1 acquisition rules: earnings, equity and the $3 million test

The updated SBA manual separates initial acquisitions from qualifying expansions, ties earnings reviews to the business purchase price and sets conditions for equity contributions.

SEP 27, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Meritage files for Chapter 11, plans to keep restaurants operating
Finance & Economics

Meritage files for Chapter 11, plans to keep restaurants operating

The Wendy’s operator is seeking financing and court approval for employee payments.

SEP 18, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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Finance & Economics

WOWorks’ Franchise Incentives Reward Scale, but Cash Timing Matters

WOWorks ties franchise fee reductions, refunds and royalty relief to development commitments. Operators need to put the incentives on the same calendar as their openings.

SEP 10, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

QSR Franchisee Debt Loads Are Reaching Critical Levels

SBA loan defaults hit a 12-year high in 2024. The 7(a) program posted its first negative cash flow in 13 years. Restaurant lending standards are tightening. For overleveraged QSR franchisees, the math is getting ugly.

MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ