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What is Papa John’s end game?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2018

Investors now think a sale is less likely, but the pizza chain’s “good bones” make it too tempting a target for buyers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Papa John’s swallows a poison pill

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2018

The company took steps to ward off a potential hostile takeover from its founder, or others.

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Krispy Kreme to buy a majority stake in Insomnia Cookies

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

The cookie chain will operate as a stand-alone company following the sale.

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Krispy Kreme reportedly near deal to buy Insomnia Cookies

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2018

Report says the JAB-backed doughnut chain wants to take on the fast-growing cookie concept, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Hooters is up for sale

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

The company is looking for buyers three years after its last sale attempt.

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Would Wendy’s buy Papa John’s?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

A report says the two held merger talks before John Schnatter’s resignation, which says a lot about both companies, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Should Papa John’s be sold?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

A sale could be the only option for the chain going forward, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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What High Bluff Capital sees in Quiznos

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2018

The chain’s new owner sees opportunity in buying shrinking restaurant chains, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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True Food Kitchen gets a new investor: Oprah Winfrey

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

She will join the company’s board and will work to help with its business and marketing.

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Wow Cafe’s owner buys Garces Restaurant Group

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

Ballard Brands and a local investor paid $8 million for chef Jose Garces’ restaurants out of bankruptcy.

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