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Big Burger King franchisee Carrols cuts back on remodels

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2020

The company is also slowing down on acquisitions as it looks to build up its profitability.

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Fertitta bags another: 3-unit Cadillac Ranch, for $7.5M

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2020

The offer marks the billionaire’s second bid for a restaurant brand in roughly a week.

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Cracker Barrel has made Sardar Biglari a lot of money

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2020

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at how much Biglari Holdings has made since its 2011 investment in the family dining chain.

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Tilman Fertitta bids $50M for The Palm

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2020

The offer, presented by the concept collector's Golden Nugget business, is the stalking horse bid. An auction is scheduled to be conducted next week.

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Muscle Maker Grill prices its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2020

The struggling fast-casual chain expects to raise $7.7 million in its offering.

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Famous Dave’s parent to buy Granite City

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

The acquisition will add two more concepts to BBQ Holdings’ rapidly expanding portfolio.

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Askar Brands buys 47 Dunkin’ restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2020

The Florida-based operator also named former Dunkin’ executive George McAllan to oversee the locations.

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A large Sonic franchisee declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2020

The franchisor plans to buy 73 Sonic locations from the franchisee, SD Holdings, which also operates MOD Pizza and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.

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Why Yum Brands is buying Habit Burger

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2020

The company wasn't interested in something large, and Habit will give the company U.S. unit growth, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Smith & Wollensky parent buys Boston’s Strega group

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 30, 2020

The two operations are the foundation of a new holding company backed by Ireland’s Danu Partners.

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