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Financing

Chuck E. Cheese’s owner gets a $200M lifeline

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2020

Owner CEC Entertainment received the OK to get financing that will carry it through the bankruptcy process.

Financing

Finding no acceptable offers for the business, Luby's decides to liquidate

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2020

The operator of Fuddruckers and Luby's Cafeteria will sell off its assets in pieces and then dissolve.

Financing

GameWorks plans a $15M IPO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 08, 2020

The struggling food-and-games concept has warned that it may not remain a going concern and needs cash to stay in business.

Financing

Levine Leichtman acquires Tropical Smoothie Café

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2020

The private equity firm partnered with management on the deal for the fast-growing chain.

Financing

Asian investors buy control of Red Lobster

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 31, 2020

The group includes two prominent global operators and one of the seafood chain's major suppliers

Financing

Why Chipotle’s stock price keeps soaring

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2020

Its regained financial model and a dearth of public growth chains have helped its valuation skyrocket during the recession, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Will the fourth time be the charm for Sardar Biglari?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2020

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the Steak ‘n Shake owner’s fourth attempt for a seat on the Cracker Barrel board.

Financing

Why Fast Acquisition Corp. believes it can make a fast deal

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2020

The blank-check company featuring Ruby Tuesday founder Sandy Beall and a host of &pizza veterans believes its experienced team gives it an advantage, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Sardar Biglari tries again to control a seat on Cracker Barrel’s board

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2020

The owner of Steak 'n Shake has started his fourth proxy fight against the company, having nominated Raymond Barbrick, co-CEO of franchise operator The Briad Group.

Financing

Here comes another restaurant SPAC

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2020

Sandy Beall, Doug Jacob and Kevin Reddy lead a group of industry veterans that formed a $200 million acquisition company, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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