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Is a merger still in Papa John’s future?

John Schnatter told Fox Business that he talked with Wendy’s about merging—and that the chance of a deal has increased since the recent CEO change, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Brinker closes on 116-unit Chili’s deal

The company said it plans to invest in the stores at an accelerated rate.

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Former Domino’s CEO emerges in a new investment partnership

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 04, 2019

Patrick Doyle and The Carlyle Group will target consumer, retail and other companies in need of a “technological transformation.”

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STK’s parent inks deal to buy Kona Grill for $25M

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 03, 2019

One Group intends to use the concept as a growth vehicle. The deal has yet to be approved by the bankruptcy court overseeing Kona’s operation.

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Landry’s makes a $37M bid for Restaurants Unlimited

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2019

The restaurant operator, which has bought numerous chains out of bankruptcy, has a “stalking horse” bid on another one.

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Del Taco is considering a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2019

The company is reportedly getting interest from both private-equity firms and strategic buyers.

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3G Capital is making a bet on Potbelly

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2019

The private-equity firm has been buying up stock in the sandwich chain. Exactly why is uncertain.

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J. Alexander’s puts itself up for sale

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2019

The polished-casual chain said it is also open to a significant “strategic” equity investment.

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Causes of the iPic bankruptcy: Reclining seats and an IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2019

Construction costs and intense competition also hurt the movie theater-restaurant chain.

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Del Frisco’s posts a deeper loss as it moves closer to going private

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 07, 2019

Comp sales across its four brands rose 0.5%, led by a 5.5% increase for Bartaco. Traffic slipped at the company’s two steakhouse chains.

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