finance

Financing

With the sale market dry, more chains turn to bankruptcy

The filing by Restaurants Unlimited shows that some companies have little choice but to seek court help so they can be sold, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Kura Sushi files for an IPO

The fast-growing revolving sushi chain hopes to raise $58 million.

The former executive of Pei Wei and Cicis is the latest industry veteran to join the leadership team of Craftworks.

Robert Thompson, founder of the eatertainment destination, joins the RB podcast "A Deeper Dive" to talk about his company overcomes growth challenges.

Profitability concerns and more demand have led to a variety of strategies—and a broad sense that chains have to get this right.

Ancora Advisors, which made an offer to buy the company in April, is urging shareholders to vote against board members, kicking off a proxy fight.

The chain is planning more innovation and marketing to get more customers in the morning.

Pivotal Growth Partners adds Vitality Bowls and Conrad’s Grill to its portfolio of brands it seeks to help reach their next level of growth.

The fast-growing Chinese chain raises more than $570 million in its U.S. offering.

The company’s board also backed CEO Lenny Comma and said it plans to refinance its debt and buy back shares.

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