Funding allows for refinancing of existing debt
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--07 December 2010-- GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $10.5 million in financing to Wendy's® fast food franchisee, Legacy Restaurant Group, LLC. The facility will be used to refinance existing debt. Financing was provided through the GE Capital, Franchise Finance bank affiliate, GE Capital Financial Inc.
"Our strong working relationship with Legacy Restaurant Group made a big difference in getting this financing done," said Marques Bayne, vice president of GE Capital. "Our commitment to our customers enables us to help them take advantage of improved loan market conditions."
Legacy Restaurant Group, based in Topeka, Kansas, owns and operates Wendy's fast food restaurants throughout the state.
"We chose to continue working with GE Capital because of the trust and confidence we have in their ability and in their industry knowledge," said Kirk Williams, owner of Legacy Restaurant Group.
Wendy's International is one of the world's leading restaurant operating and franchising companies with more than 6,600 restaurants worldwide. Of these restaurants, approximately 5,200 are operated by Wendy's franchisees.
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