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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Operations

Why Bartaco made a big investment in reducing its carbon footprint

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2021

The casual-dining chain offset 11,000 metric tons of carbon this year without a traditional ROI in mind.

Financing

Logan's Roadhouse parent completes purchase of J. Alexander's

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2021

SPB Hospitality has added the polished-casual concept and its four sister brands to its large portfolio.

Financing

First Watch raises $170M in IPO

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2021

The breakfast-and-lunch chain priced shares at $18 with trading set to begin Friday.

Leadership

Famous Dave's parent hires global development expert to lead franchising

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 24, 2021

Manny Packing was most recently director of international real estate and construction for Inspire Brands.

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