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Why McDonald’s might sell part of Dynamic Yield

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2021

The burger giant, which bought the technology company two years ago, is considering a sale of the business that works with other clients.

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With the end of the pandemic in sight, investors eye casual dining

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2021

While the market for restaurants has been bifurcated so far, that could end as some foresee a return to in-restaurant dining.

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Quaker Steak & Lube sold for $5M

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2021

Seller Travel Centers of America said its nonfuel revenues were being dragged down because of full-service restaurant closings.

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A much smaller Ruby Tuesday emerges from bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2021

The venerable casual-dining chain is less than half the size it was two years ago and is putting its hopes behind delivery-only brands.

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Steak ‘n Shake lawsuit highlights the booming business of credit deals

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2021

Investors are increasingly using “loan-to-own” strategies to take control of restaurant chains, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Steak ‘n Shake avoids bankruptcy and sues its lender

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2021

The burger chain, which was considering bankruptcy, has paid off its loan and then sued Fortress Investment Group for allegedly trying to take the company over.

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CrowdOut Capital makes a $32M bid for Punch Bowl Social

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2021

The lender, which has controlled the eatertainment chain since last year, was named the stalking horse bidder for the chain, but other potential buyers are lurking.

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Punch Bowl Social kicks off its sale process

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2021

The company and its lender have made peace and the company is attracting interest from potential buyers.

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Roark Capital is raising another $5B

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2021

The private-equity firm, one of the most aggressive investors in the restaurant space, has established a big, new fund.

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Danny Meyer starts a SPAC

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2021

The CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and founder of Shake Shack has started a $250 million blank-check company targeting acquisitions in any industry, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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