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Former Marco’s Pizza executives create a restaurant ‘farm system’

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.

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Have investors soured on small restaurant chains?

Jeff Brock, managing partner with Hargett Hunter Capital Management, joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the state of mergers and acquisitions.

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Is an IPO in MOD Pizza’s future?

By Jonathan Maze on May. 22, 2019

Its latest funding round gives the fast-casual pizza chain plenty of cash to accomplish its goals, with a public offering possible down the line.

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MOD Pizza raises another $160M

By Jonathan Maze on May. 21, 2019

The fast-growing pizza chain plans to reach 1,000 locations in five years after an equity injection led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

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Luckin Coffee shares surge on its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on May. 17, 2019

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

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Kona’s former CEO makes a bid to buy the company

By Jonathan Maze on May. 16, 2019

A company operated by Marcus Jundt has a $27 million stalking horse bid to buy the struggling casual-dining chain.

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Famous Dave’s buys back 10 franchise restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on May. 13, 2019

The chain's to-go and catering business has surged, while dine-in business has fallen.

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Whataburger looks for an investor

By Jonathan Maze on May. 09, 2019

The chain is reportedly looking to sell a stake in the business, suggesting the chain may be ready to speed its growth, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Tilman Fertitta wants to take another company public

By Jonathan Maze on May. 07, 2019

The owner of Landry’s has formed a second public shell company and is raising $275 million to fund a deal.

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John Schnatter plans to sell Papa John’s stock

By Jonathan Maze on May. 07, 2019

The pizza chain’s founder has hired advisers to explore a sale of all or some of his shares.