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Is private equity bad for franchising?

Investors’ growth-at-all-costs demands can lead to bad decisions, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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J. Alexander’s questions the seriousness of the Ancora offer

The casual-dining company “doubts” that the acquisition proposal was “bona fide.”

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Snubbed investor steps up its fight against J. Alexander’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 03, 2019

Ancora Advisors, which made an offer to buy the company in April, is urging shareholders to vote against board members, kicking off a proxy fight.

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Former Marco’s Pizza executives create a restaurant ‘farm system’

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2019

Pivotal Growth Partners adds Vitality Bowls and Conrad’s Grill to its portfolio of brands it seeks to help reach their next level of growth.

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Have investors soured on small restaurant chains?

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2019

Jeff Brock, managing partner with Hargett Hunter Capital Management, joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the state of mergers and acquisitions.

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Is an IPO in MOD Pizza’s future?

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2019

Its latest funding round gives the fast-casual pizza chain plenty of cash to accomplish its goals, with a public offering possible down the line.

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MOD Pizza raises another $160M

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2019

The fast-growing pizza chain plans to reach 1,000 locations in five years after an equity injection led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

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Luckin Coffee shares surge on its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2019

The fast-growing Chinese chain raises more than $570 million in its U.S. offering.

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Kona’s former CEO makes a bid to buy the company

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2019

A company operated by Marcus Jundt has a $27 million stalking horse bid to buy the struggling casual-dining chain.

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Famous Dave’s buys back 10 franchise restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2019

The chain's to-go and catering business has surged, while dine-in business has fallen.