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Robert Earl buys Bertucci's for $20M

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 05, 2018

The 58-unit casual Italian chain becomes a sister concept of Planet Hollywood, Buca di Beppo and Earl of Sandwich.

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Why restaurant chains aren’t going public right now

 By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2018

Weak sales and poor stock performance are conspiring to create another dry spell for restaurant IPOs, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Panera Bread owner to buy Pret A Manger

By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2018

The sale adds to JAB Holding Co.’s growing collection of coffee chains.

Leadership

Brad Blum named CEO of Bravo, Brio

By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2018

The two casual Italian brands will be the nucleus for a new company run by the former Olive Garden chief, with financial backing from Brazil-based GP Investments.

Financing

Casual-dining chains try buying their way to growth

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2018

Del Frisco’s acquisition of Barteca shows Wall Street’s willingness to accept more strategic deals, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2018

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

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Cava Grill raising another $35M

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2018

The rapidly growing fast-casual chain has raised more than $130 million to fuel its expansion.

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Potbelly says it won't be sold

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2018

The company said that its strategic review didn’t result in a viable offer, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Applebee's parent company hires mergers and acquisitions vet as CFO

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2018

The appointment of Thomas Song fills a gap in Dine Brands Global's turnaround team.

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Del Frisco’s to buy owner of Barcelona and Bartaco for $325M

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2018

The deal for Barteca Restaurant Group gives the casual-dining operator two growth chains.

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