acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 11, 2022

The Bottom Line: Fast Acquisition will redeem all its shares later this month after a previous deal with Tilman Fertitta fell through, but not before a shareholder files a lawsuit.

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Famous Dave’s is getting a new owner, but strategy won’t change

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 10, 2022

With its vast family of brands, MTY Food Group could be an ideal partner for BBQ Holdings’ unique approach to growth.

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Butterfly Equity to acquire Qdoba

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2022

The private equity fund will merge the 750-unit burrito chain with Modern Market and Lemonade owner Modern Market Concepts.

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Papa Murphy’s owner to acquire Famous Dave’s parent for $200M

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2022

MTY Food Group, which also owns Pinkberry and Cold Stone Creamery, among many others, will buy BBQ Holdings for $17.25 per share.

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7-Eleven acquires the delivery service Skipcart

By Greg Lindenberg on Aug. 05, 2022

The acquisition will give the convenience-store giant access to a major network of delivery drivers for the restaurant and retail channels.

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Health-focused chain Everytable raises $55M in Series C funding

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2022

The fundraise will help the multi-channel ready-to-eat concept to expand into more locations in California and New York.

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The story behind Holey Grail Donuts

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2022

The Hawaii-based concept hopes to take its unique taro donuts to California. It just completed a $9 million investment round featuring investors like Tony Hawk and chef Christopher Kostow.

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A persistent Anand Gala takes on Dunn Brothers

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2022

The owner of Mooyah Burger and Cici’s Pizza completed its purchase of the Minnesota-based coffee chain last week. But he was eyeing it long before then.

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