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Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

Operations

Outback parent bows to an activist investor

Bloomin' Brands agreed to add an industry veteran to its board under an agreement with Jana Partners, one of two shareholders that have been sympathetic to spinning off secondary brands.

Financing

Canadian combo: Pinkberry owner buys Imvescor

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2017

MTY Food Group will buy another chain operator; the combined company will have 75 restaurant brands.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Holiday surprises

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2017

Restaurants gave and received their share of aha's. Here's a sampling.

Financing

What’s the next restaurant chain to be swallowed?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2017

Restaurant dealmaking is at its highest level in 11 years. The transactions record could be shattered if these blockbuster acquisitions, already the subjects of Wall Street speculation, should go down.

Financing

Deal on Qdoba is imminent, report says

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2017

The private-equity firm that owns Chuck E. Cheese's is cited as a contender.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Forced retirements

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2017

Venerable business principles and concepts were shipped off to the old folks' home this week, worsening observers' neck arthritis.

Financing

Romano's Macaroni Grill files for bankruptcy protection

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2017

Management says the venerable Italian chain will use the filing to renegotiate leases on 37 closed sites.

Financing

Ruby Tuesday is sold

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2017

The chain was acquired by a private-equity firm run by restaurant franchisees.

Financing

Del Frisco's is looking for acquisitions

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2017

The steakhouse company says it wants to stay at the high end of the market.