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Exploring the chicken segment investment

Sponsored content from our partner Slim Chickens on Aug. 11, 2022

Its impressive track record against other restaurant segments makes chicken an attractive space to capitalize on. Though the segment boasts overall success, finding a standout investment to grow a portfolio with is easy for the right operator.

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Fat Brands will pay $2.5M to settle shareholder lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 11, 2022

The owner of Johnny Rockets and Twin Peaks also agreed to issue $500,000 in stock to settle complaints over statements related to the investigation of CEO Andy Wiederhorn.

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As conditions stabilize, Jack in the Box sees sales improve

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2022

The company, which also owns Del Taco, said sales accelerated at the end of last quarter, while more dining rooms reopen and supply chain disruptions ease.

Financing

Popeyes sets its sights on China

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2022

The Miami-based chicken chain has an agreement with the private equity firm Cartesian Capital Group to develop restaurants in the country.

Financing

Wendy’s pares back its giant ghost kitchen deal

By Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 10, 2022

The burger chain, which last year announced a bold deal to open 700 locations in Reef Kitchens, now plans to open as few as 100 after Wendy’s “reevaluated” its development commitment.

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