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BurgerFi has big plans for a small-scale Anthony’s Coal Fired concept

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 12, 2021

Executives from the better burger brand, which announced a deal to purchase the casual-dining chain for $161.3 million this week, said they intend to turn a pared-down, fast-casual Anthony’s prototype into a growth vehicle.

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The year (so far) in strategic restaurant acquisitions

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2021

Led by multiple deals from Fat Brands and from BBQ Holdings, concept collectors have been busy this year.

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Old Country Buffet did not die from the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2021

Nor did it die from simply being a buffet brand. That and other concepts run by the bankrupt Fresh Acquisitions have been dying for years. The pandemic was the last nail in the coffin, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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First Watch views its limitations as its greatest asset

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 01, 2021

The newly public chain continues to innovate within its “daytime dining” framework, adding alcohol and developing a prototype designed to drive more top-line sales.

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Luby's completes sale of 26 properties amid ongoing liquidation

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 01, 2021

The cafeteria chain has already sold both of its restaurant brands and is still shopping its foodservice management business and remaining real estate.

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Logan's Roadhouse parent completes purchase of J. Alexander's

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2021

SPB Hospitality has added the polished-casual concept and its four sister brands to its large portfolio.

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First Watch raises $170M in IPO

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2021

The breakfast-and-lunch chain priced shares at $18 with trading set to begin Friday.

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5 reasons to be cautious about the restaurant chain recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2021

While sales are back up over 2019 levels, even with the latest coronavirus surge, plenty of uncertainties remain about the future, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Portillo’s details ambitious growth goals

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 28, 2021

In its IPO filing, the 67-unit fast casual known for hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, said it was “well-positioned for global growth.”

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Portillo’s files for its IPO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 27, 2021

The 67-unit concept said it will use the proceeds to pay off $470 million in debt. It adds its name to a growing list of restaurants who are becoming publicly traded companies.

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