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Should Del Frisco’s get sold?

The company's stock is at a low point, which could be a challenge for the company as activists push a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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John Schnatter hires a financial adviser on Papa John’s

The adviser will review the company’s financial prospects.

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Inspire Brands completes its purchase of Sonic

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

Inspire now operates brands that generate more than $12 billion in annual system sales.

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Would Yum buy a 4th brand?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

The QSR operator expects to make more specific deals, such as its purchase of QuikOrder, and won’t rule out a brand acquisition, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Big franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group buys 368 Arby’s units

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2018

The purchase of US Beef Corp. gives the Applebee’s operator its fourth brand and more than 1,200 locations.

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Pizza Hut U.S. buys an online ordering service

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

The company is acquiring QuikOrder in a bid to improve its online ordering capabilities.

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Fatburger owner acquires Yalla Mediterranean

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

Fat Brands adds its seventh brand with the purchase of the seven-unit chain.

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Jack in the Box stock surges on sale report

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Reuters reported that the company is exploring strategic alternatives.

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Breakwater Management invests nearly $20.9M in The Madera Group

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The investment will help the company expand Tocaya Organica and Toca Madera.

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

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2018

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