Financing
So much for Freshii being worth $1B
The Bottom Line: Investment bankers initially pushed the healthy fast-casual franchise as a $1 billion brand. It never came close to that. And then the pandemic hit.
Financing
Applebee’s owner to acquire Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for $80M
Dine Brands Global, which also operates IHOP, will get its long-desired growth concept in the 138-unit fast-casual brand.