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Emerging Brands

Eggs Up Grill finds success in hot ‘better breakfast’ segment

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 05, 2021

The 50-unit chain is breaking sales records with a proven concept and some pandemic-era adaptations.

Financing

Lou Malnati's acquired by investment firm Meritage

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 01, 2021

The Chicago-style pizza chain was valued at $500 million in the sale, Bloomberg reported.

Workforce

Chili's parent eyes $18 hourly wage by 2023

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 01, 2021

The raise is one part of Brinker International's plans to create a more socially conscious and sustainable business.

Financing

Fat Brands completes its $300M purchase of Twin Peaks

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 01, 2021

The owner of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and several other chains will have $1.8 billion in system sales as a result of the deal.

Financing

Luby's completes sale of 26 properties amid ongoing liquidation

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 01, 2021

The cafeteria chain has already sold both of its restaurant brands and is still shopping its foodservice management business and remaining real estate.

Operations

First Watch views its limitations as its greatest asset

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 01, 2021

The newly public chain continues to innovate within its “daytime dining” framework, adding alcohol and developing a prototype designed to drive more top-line sales.

Financing