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Cheesecake Factory sets time frame for buying North Italia

The casual-dining powerhouse has also delayed the launch date of its new fast-casual concept.

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Papa John’s shares surge on more buyout reports

Several private equity firms, including Roark Capital, are reportedly vying for the pizza chain.

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The restaurant IPO market shows signs of thawing

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2018

Joe & the Juice and Focus Brands are reportedly considering IPOs, which would be the first in three years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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El Torito, Chevys owner changes its name to Xperience XRG

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2018

Z Capital completes the purchase of what was called Real Mex Restaurants out of bankruptcy court.

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Is Sweetgreen worth $1B?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2018

A reported valuation of the salad chain seems like a lot, but it’s not unprecedented, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Roark Capital raises another $6.5B

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

The restaurant-heavy private-equity firm completed fundraising for two new funds.

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John Schnatter wants Papa John’s to cough up its ‘poison pill’

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2018

The founder threatened further action if the company doesn't drop the provision keeping him from buying more shares.

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Zoes' sales were plummeting before it agreed to be sold

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 18, 2018

The company’s board realized it had little choice but to take a $300 million buyout offer, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Why so many restaurants are declaring bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2018

In this week’s podcast, restructuring expert Jonathan Tibus talks about what’s causing problems at so many chains.

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CapitalSpring hopes to take Buddy’s Pizza out of Detroit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2018

After making a major investment at the end of last year, the private-equity firm is preparing the company for growth.