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Leveraged Buyouts In The Hospitality Industry: Five Years Later, Elisa S. Moncarz
Leveraged Buyouts In The Hospitality Industry: Five Years Later, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
When the author wrote her first article for the FIU Hospitality Review on leveraged buyouts' some five years ago, this business strategy was beginning to enjoy increasing popularity. Since that time leveraged buyouts grew to unprecedented levels both in number and size of transactions. However, following the failure of the UAL proposal and the collapse of the junk bond market in 1989, there has been a marked slowdown in buyout activity this article examines major developments affecting leveraged buyouts over the past five years and addresses their future implications for the hospitality industry.
Cash Investments Are Required For Restaurant Purchases, John Stefanelli
Cash Investments Are Required For Restaurant Purchases, John Stefanelli
Hospitality Review
An individual considering a restaurant purchase must look at a number of major items that require financing. An initial cash investment is also necessary. The author enumerates and discusses what the buyer must have to start in business.
Leveraged Buyouts: Opportunities And Risks, Elisa S. Moncarz
Leveraged Buyouts: Opportunities And Risks, Elisa S. Moncarz
Hospitality Review
This article presents a general overview of leveraged buyouts, relating their feasibility as an option for hospitality management. Specifically, the author explores the background and main features of leveraged buyouts, focusing attention on their risks and rewards, management's opportunities, tax ramifications, planning, and future outlook. Denny's leveraged buyout is examined in order to provide an insight into the structuring of a buyout for a major food service firm.
Alternative Financing Sources And Their Impact On Profitability, John Stefanelli
Alternative Financing Sources And Their Impact On Profitability, John Stefanelli
Hospitality Review
This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of various financing alternatives for the hospitality industry and discusses their potential effect on the profitability of the firm. The author provides background and perspective for developing the appropriate financing arrangement for a specific hospitality enterprise.