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Rhone Capital to buy Fogo de Chao for $560M

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The take-private deal comes less than three years after Fogo went public.

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Wendy's franchisee adds another 57 restaurants to its fold

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 06, 2017

Meritage believes the restaurants will add over $100 million in annual sales.

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Investor wants Outback Steakhouse owner to spin off other brands

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2018

Barington Capital is pushing Bloomin' Brands to spin off Carrabba's, Fleming's and Bonefish Grill.

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Ruby Tuesday rejects a 2nd purchase offer

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2017

The company’s board says the higher offer from The Boaz Group was “highly conditional.”

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Arby's makes another acquisition

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2018

The sandwich chain has acquired 40 locations from a franchisee.

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Why Jack in the Box had to sell Qdoba

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2017

The sale came with activists circling, but forced deals aren’t always the best option.

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Pincho Factory: The little-known story behind an emerging brand ready to pop

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2018

The burger and kebab chain gets an initial funding round and a new company president in Jayson Tipp.

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Summertime decline cost Buffalo Wild Wings shareholders millions

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 02, 2018

Roark and Arby's first inquired about buying the chain in February, before the stock plunged following CEO Sally Smith's resignation.

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Bamboo Sushi, QuickFish parent receives investment from Bain Capital, Kitchen Fund

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2018

The operator of sustainable sushi concepts Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish plans to enter into new markets.

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Restaurants are buying up other chains

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2018

The Bottom Line: Deals such as Arby's acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings show a shift in investor thinking.

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