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Greene Turtle acquires Clark Crew BBQ--and a new parent

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2022

The two brands are becoming part of a new holding company that's looking to find young growth chains.

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Canadian fast-food chain Mary Brown’s Chicken acquires Fat Bastard Burrito Co.

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 15, 2022

The acquisition will create one of the country’s largest privately held quick-service companies, parent MB International Brands said.

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Big Middle East Domino’s operator Alamar Foods plans a Saudi IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 09, 2022

The company also operates Dunkin’ locations. U.S. private equity firm The Carlyle Group plans to sell its shares in the company.

Technology

Lunchbox to acquire fellow online ordering provider NovaDine

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 06, 2022

The deal extends Lunchbox's reach into larger chains and furthers its goal of consolidating restaurant tech.

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Montreal's Foodtastic buys control of Shoeless Joe's chain

By Peter Romeo on May 31, 2022

The deal adds a 19th brand to the Canadian franchisor's holdings, which include Milestones and Pita Pit.

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It may be deja vu all over again for Nelson Peltz and Wendy's

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 31, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: The investor knows how to bag his prey. Will this pursuit be as nasty as the last one?

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Wendy’s, with Nelson Peltz pulling the strings, missed the consolidation boat

By Jonathan Maze on May 25, 2022

The Bottom Line: The burger chain tried operating other brands and then sold them to focus on its core brand. But that may not be doing the company any favors on Wall Street.

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The Big Salad gets a new owner

By Heather Lalley on May 25, 2022

The seven-unit salad concept, founded by John Bornoty in 2008, was sold to Jamba franchisee Brent Sheena.

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Fat Brands is buying another cookie chain

By Jonathan Maze on May 25, 2022

The company is buying Nestle Toll House Café by Chip and will convert the locations into Great American Cookies.

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Wendy’s biggest shareholder may take the chain private

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners, which owns nearly 20% of the company’s stock, said it has approached the board about a possible acquisition, sending the shares soaring.

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