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Outback Steakhouse owner puts its hopes into Tender Shack

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2021

Bloomin’ Brands is taking its chicken-focused virtual brand national and hopes the concept can help it keep newfound takeout sales.

Financing

CrowdOut Capital makes a $32M bid for Punch Bowl Social

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2021

The lender, which has controlled the eatertainment chain since last year, was named the stalking horse bidder for the chain, but other potential buyers are lurking.

Financing

Punch Bowl Social kicks off its sale process

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2021

The company and its lender have made peace and the company is attracting interest from potential buyers.

Consumer Trends

Last COVID wave brought a shift in full-service checks, Black Box finds

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2021

Single-meal and big-group orders lost share of spend to tabs in the $20-$80 range.

Financing

Tilman Fertitta hopes going public will launch more deals

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2021

The owner of Landry’s and Golden Nugget, which built a $6.7 billion business through a series of acquisitions, now hopes a public offering will yield even more growth.

Technology