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Jacobs Douwe Egberts to merge with Peet’s and explore an IPO

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2019

JAB Holding believes the merger would create a global coffee and tea powerhouse and expects an offering next year.

Operations

The restaurant industry’s top news developments of 2019

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2019

Here's a look back at the events that shaped the business, possibly for years to come.

Financing

Muscle Maker sets terms for its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 16, 2019

The struggling healthy fast-casual franchise wants to raise as much as $7 million at $5 to $7 per share.

Financing

Potbelly’s activist investor is still lurking

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2019

Ancora Advisors, which has pressured the sandwich chain in the past, recently upped its stake in the company as its stock price continues to fall, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

CapitalSpring invests in Mike Connor’s casual chains

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 10, 2019

The parties say the transaction will foster Connor Concepts' continued expansion beyond its Tennessee base.

Financing

Muscle Maker Grill files for an IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2019

The healthy fast-food franchise wants to raise $59 million amid continued losses and concerns over its viability, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

El Torito owner buys 2 more casual Mexican brands

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 26, 2019

The deal expands Xperience Restaurant Group’s holdings to nine brands and 62 restaurants.

Financing

Punch Bowl-Cracker Barrel partnership hits a speed bump

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 26, 2019

An easier-to-develop Punch Bowl prototype was shuttered after four months.

Financing

Qdoba is considering a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2019

Private-equity group Apollo Global Management is exploring a sale of the burrito chain less than two years after its acquisition.

Financing

Bankrupt, Houlihan's accepts $40M bid from Landry's

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2019

Parent company HRI Holdings is simultaneously seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and a purchase by Tilman Fertitta's empire.

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