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Papa Gino’s sale gets bankruptcy court OK

Wynnchurch Holdings' purchase of PGHC Holdings, the parent company of the pizza chain and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, is set to close by the end of the month.

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How Guillermo Perales plans to fix Taco Bueno

Perales' Sun Holdings recently completed its purchase of the Mexican chain following a restructuring.

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Report says P.F. Chang’s to be sold to investment firms

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2019

TriArtisan Capital Partners and Paulson & Co. will buy the Asian casual-dining chain from Centerbridge, according to Bloomberg.

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J.H. Whitney Capital buys Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2019

The 48-unit polished-casual chain has been on a steady growth path.

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The booming market for restaurant acquisitions is not ending

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2019

The brisk pace of restaurant mergers and acquisitions is expected to continue into 2019, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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7 big restaurant questions heading into 2019

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 28, 2018

Papa John’s, McDonald’s, sales challenges, M&A, franchisee revolts and delivery will be big issues next year, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Bidders line up for the Taylor Gourmet name

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 27, 2018

Cosi and the company’s founder are trying to buy the closed chain’s trademarks.

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Chicken Salad Chick buys 11 units from a franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2018

The chicken salad chain now operates 32 of its 105 locations, with significant growth planned for 2019.

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Del Frisco’s is reviewing a potential sale

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2018

The company, facing activist pressure, said it is considering strategic alternatives.

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Peet’s Coffee buys majority stake in Revive Kombucha

Dec. 20, 2018

The coffee chain plans to expand the kombucha brand’s presence in grocers and in its shops.