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J.H. Whitney Capital buys Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

The 48-unit polished-casual chain has been on a steady growth path.

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The booming market for restaurant acquisitions is not ending

The brisk pace of restaurant mergers and acquisitions is expected to continue into 2019, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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7 big restaurant questions heading into 2019

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 28, 2018

Papa John’s, McDonald’s, sales challenges, M&A, franchisee revolts and delivery will be big issues next year, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Bidders line up for the Taylor Gourmet name

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 27, 2018

Cosi and the company’s founder are trying to buy the closed chain’s trademarks.

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Chicken Salad Chick buys 11 units from a franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2018

The chicken salad chain now operates 32 of its 105 locations, with significant growth planned for 2019.

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Del Frisco’s is reviewing a potential sale

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2018

The company, facing activist pressure, said it is considering strategic alternatives.

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Peet’s Coffee buys majority stake in Revive Kombucha

Dec. 20, 2018

The coffee chain plans to expand the kombucha brand’s presence in grocers and in its shops.

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Macaroni Grill looks for its next acquisition

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2018

The latest multiunit chain operator is integrating its newest concept in Sullivan’s, but wants more.

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Jack in the Box is for sale

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2018

The company says it is exploring strategic alternatives and has talked with buyers.

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Jollibee takes full control of Smashburger, with eyes for more

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2018

The Philippines-based operator named Jose Minana the chain’s president.