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Sam Borgese has big plans for Coco’s, Carrows and Shari’s

The CEO of Shari’s discusses efforts to turn around the struggling chains, following a summertime acquisition.

Technology

Tilman Fertitta makes a big bet on delivery

Landcadia Holdings, cofounded by the Landry’s owner, has completed its purchase of delivery company Waitr.

Financing

The inside story of the Tilted Kilt sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2018

For Arc Group, which is on a buying spree, the deal was too good to pass up.

Financing

Making sense of a crazy week

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2018

Bankruptcies, sales and store closures show that the tough market is exposing companies’ poor plans, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s could be for sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2018

The pizza chain is exploring strategic alternatives, which could include a sale.

Financing

Heavy Texas rains, and a lot of debt, pushed Taco Bueno into bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2018

Bad weather led to a 20% decline in sales that made an “immediate” filing and sale necessary, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Taco Bueno files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2018

Dallas-based franchisee Sun Holdings will take control of the 169-unit chain.

Financing

Tilted Kilt is being sold for $10

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2018

Arc Group, owner of Dick’s Wings, has been working to buy the chain for months.

Financing

Bojangles' joins the go-private parade

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2018

But the company doesn’t get the valuations that some of its competitors have received, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

These are the restaurants that filed for bankruptcy this year

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2018

Weak traffic, high costs and growing competition have taken their toll on chains.