Edit

finance

Financing

Sardar Biglari wants Cracker Barrel to sell Holler & Dash

The chairman of Biglari Holdings has reignited a long-dormant activist campaign, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Can the multiple brand approach turn struggling chains around?

RB’s The Bottom Line examines why investors are suddenly flocking to distressed restaurant concepts.

Financing

Private-equity firms acquire P.F. Chang’s

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2019

Paulson & Co. and TriArtisan Capital Advisors have closed on their purchase of the Asian casual-dining chain.

Financing

Wendy’s agrees to pay $50M to settle data breach claims

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2019

The company is paying a group of financial institutions over negligence claims following a 2015 cyberattack.

Financing

Bowl, smoothie chain Everbowl gets $3 million investment

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2019

Canadian investment firm Serruya Private Equity is backing the California-based concept.

Operations

Restaurant refresh: Save time and money

Sponsored content from our partner Suddath on Jan. 24, 2019

Whether you have one or 4,000 locations, find out how restaurants are partnering with logistics companies to save time, money and headaches.

Financing

Papa Gino’s sale gets bankruptcy court OK

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2019

Wynnchurch Holdings' purchase of PGHC Holdings, the parent company of the pizza chain and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, is set to close by the end of the month.

Operations

Offset labor costs with menu, purchasing and inventory excellence

Sponsored content from our partner Fourth on Jan. 18, 2019

To counterbalance higher labor costs, many restaurants have started focusing on optimization opportunities within their organizations.

Technology

Olo gets an $18 million investment

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2019

Funds from Tiger Global Management follows a $40 million round in 2016.

Financing

Gatti’s Pizza, Gigi’s Cupcakes file for bankruptcy protection

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2019

The company cites a heavy debt load and legal liabilities and is closing “several” locations.