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Financing

Despite the shutdown, Fatburger’s owner sees buying opportunities

Fat Brands says it expects to close a deal by the end of this quarter as prices fall and flexibility increases.

Financing

Roark Capital buys a piece of Cheesecake Factory

The private-equity firm, which owns Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, has acquired 200,000 shares of preferred stock for $200 million.

Financing

Sardar Biglari pokes Cracker Barrel over Punch Bowl Social

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2020

The activist investor argues the company was too quick to abandon its investment, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Brio and Bravo parent files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing 71 units

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2020

Additional closings and a sale of the company could follow, according to court documents.

Financing

Roark Capital raises another $1.4B

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2020

The Atlanta-based private-equity firm, which has invested in numerous restaurants, has a new fund.

Financing

TGI Fridays’ $380M deal is called off

By Peter Romeo and Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

Allegro Merger Corp., citing “extraordinary” conditions, opted not to merge with the bar and grill chain.

Financing

Cracker Barrel opts not to rescue Punch Bowl Social

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2020

The eatertainment chain faces foreclosure and has already closed all 19 units and laid off its staff.

Financing

Inspire Brands buys 22 units from Buffalo Wild Wings’ largest franchisee

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2020

The deal coincides with the completion of the franchisee’s $130 million acquisition of Diversified Restaurant Holdings.

Leadership

Granite City’s new owner plans to bring back the founder

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2020

The plan was revealed after BBQ Holdings, also the parent of Famous Dave’s, completed its $7.5 million acquisition of the brand.

Financing

US Foods to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2020

The $970 million deal gives the broadline distributor a growing cash-and-carry channel aimed at independents.

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