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Fatburger’s owner buys Elevation Burger for $10M

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2019

The latest acquisition gives Fat Brands its eighth brand as it continues to collect franchises.

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Bidder for Red Robin gives the board an ultimatum

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 19, 2019

Vintage Capital said it will call a special meeting of shareholders unless the board acts within 10 days.

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Texans don’t think much of the Whataburger deal

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2019

Reaction to the sale in the burger chain’s home state demonstrates why the company is so successful there, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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A lot of restaurant chains are for sale right now

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2019

Jack’s Family Restaurants and Restaurants Unlimited are both on the block, according to separate reports, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Church’s Chicken is reportedly looking for a buyer

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

Private-equity firm FFL Partners could seek $350 million for the 1,500-unit chain.

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Sweetgreen buys meal delivery service Galley Foods

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2019

The fast-casual chain’s acquisition will give it access to the company’s insight into delivery and high-volume production.

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Advisory firm hands J. Alexander’s activist a big win

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2019

Institutional Shareholder Services told the company’s investors to withhold votes from two directors.

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Perkins & Marie Callender’s reportedly weighing bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2019

The company is trying to find a buyer, demonstrating the challenges legacy family dining chains are having in the current market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Pei Wei sold to Leeann Chin owner

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 05, 2019

Lorne Goldberg, who also owns Pick Up Stix and Mandarin Express, buys another Asian-focused concept.

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J. Alexander’s questions the seriousness of the Ancora offer

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 04, 2019

The casual-dining company “doubts” that the acquisition proposal was “bona fide.”

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