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Here's what the reindeer behind Santa could do for restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2023

Reality Check: Watch out for the extremely naughty in M&A activity. In fact, make a list and check it at least twice.

Technology

SoundHound AI is buying another AI vendor, SYNQ3

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 07, 2023

The deal will expand the scope of SoundHound's operations to 10,000 locations across 25 chains, the buyer said. Terms were not disclosed.

Financing

KFC to acquire 200 restaurants in the UK from a franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

The chicken chain says that the deal will help it accelerate its growth in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Financing

Wendy's, whose chairman is an activist, may be getting an activist

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2023

The Bottom Line: Activist investor Blackwells apparently plans to nominate “several directors” to the burger chain’s board, according to Reuters.

Financing

The Subway saga takes another turn

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2023

The Bottom Line: Just when we thought the massive deal was set to go through, the feds stepped in to have their say.

Financing

The FTC is apparently investigating the Subway sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2023

The federal agency has opened an investigation into the $9.6 billion sale of the sandwich giant to Roark Capital, according to Politico.

Financing

McDonald's is acquiring a bigger stake in its China business

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2023

The burger giant will own 48% of McDonald’s China after agreeing to acquire a stake owned by Carlyle.

Financing

Expect more restaurant acquisitions in 2024

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2023

After two slow years, activity is beginning to pick up. But there is a “flight to quality” as buyers, and bankers, look for sustainable performance.

Financing

What Pollo Tropical's new owners plan to do with the brand

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Alex Macedo, chairman of Authentic Restaurant Brands, joins the podcast to talk about acquisition and expansion plans.

Financing

Wonder completes acquisition of Blue Apron for $103M

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2023

Customers can now order Blue Apron meal kits in Wonder’s app for pickup and delivery.

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