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New owner airs plans for Kona Grill

One Group says it will adopt some of what’s worked for its main concept, STK.

Financing

TGI Fridays to be acquired in a $380M deal

The transaction with Allegro Merger will once again make the granddaddy of the casual segment a public company.

Financing

Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee agrees to be acquired for $130M

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2019

64-unit Diversified Restaurant Holdings will become a part of the private equity firm ICV.

Financing

Outback’s owner puts itself up for sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2019

Bloomin' Brands said its stock price doesn’t reflect its performance and that it is exploring strategic alternatives, sending shares soaring.

Financing

Sardar Biglari demands documents from Cracker Barrel

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2019

The activist investor wants records related to Cracker Barrel's purchase of Maple Street Biscuit Co. and its investment in Punch Bowl Social, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Another concept for Denny’s?

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2019

Management raised the possibility of an acquisition during a review of Q3 results, citing an abundance of cash.

Financing

Cheesecake Factory leverages Fox deal for better delivery terms

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2019

The company also said a TV test proved better than expected.

Financing

Sweetgreen has raised a ton of money

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2019

The fast-casual salad chain has raised nearly $480 million since 2009. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the numbers.

Financing

2 accused of insider trading in Buffalo Wild Wings deal

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2019

No allegations were made against the chain and its ultimate buyer.

Operations

Razzoo’s spins off its fast-casual venture

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2019

Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe is divesting its 3-year-old startup concept, Tricky Fish, to former Razzoo’s President and Tricky Fish creator Chris Degan.

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