acquisitions

Inspire Brands makes a play for the big time

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2020

The brand operator, which wants to buy Dunkin’, would be one of the biggest operator of U.S. restaurants if the deal gets done, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Dunkin’ Brands holds acquisition talks with Arby’s owner Inspire Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2020

Dunkin' said it has held “preliminary” discussions with the Roark Capital-owned multi-brand operator.

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Why private equity puts some restaurant chains at a disadvantage

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Joel Silverstein, founder of East West Hospitality Group, talking about private equity and international expansion.

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Pizza Hut wants its say in who buys NPC International restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The franchisor is making its rights known in the sale process of the franchisee’s 900-plus Pizza Hut locations.

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Guillermo Perales adds IHOP to Sun Holdings' portfolio

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 15, 2020

The mega-franchise has assumed management of 41 units in the Mid Atlantic area.

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Savory invests in Via 313 Pizzeria

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2020

The investment fund’s latest deal gives it a stake in an Austin, Tex.-based Detroit-style pizza concept.

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Bankrupt chains hand their keys to the lenders

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2020

With few buyers willing to take a risk, credit bids become far more common in bankruptcy sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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In proxy fight, Cracker Barrel’s investment in Punch Bowl Social gets scrutiny

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2020

Activist Sardar Biglari, trying to get a board seat, has criticized the decision. But Cracker Barrel says its investment, and its decision to walk away, were both warranted.

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