Continue to Site >>>

acquisitions

Financing

O’Charley’s owner is splitting up

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 19, 2018

In a bid for simplicity, Ninety Nine Restaurants, O’Charley’s are splitting from Village Inn and Bakers Square, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Wendy’s franchisee Carlisle adds 46 more locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2018

The Memphis-based company bought locations in Alabama and Florida.

Financing

Macaroni Grill charts its next course

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2018

With sales improving a year after bankruptcy, the company is looking to add another concept.

Financing

Which chain will Cheesecake Factory buy?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2018

An analyst suggests the company could buy upscale chain North Italia from Fox Restaurant Group, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Private-equity firm acquires big Burger King operator

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2018

Polar Star Capital Partners, a newly formed investment firm, has acquired 126-unit Meridian Restaurants Unlimited.

Financing

Dick’s Wings owner to buy Tilted Kilt

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2018

Arc Group will acquire the struggling breastaurant chain in a complex deal.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

  • Page 90