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Private equity, on the sidelines in 2021, could make its return in 2022

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2021

The investment firms largely ceded the market to strategic buyers last year. But some believe they could make their return as they grow more confident in projections.

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Black McDonald’s franchisees say they still face financial inequality

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2021

As the franchise invests in recruiting more diverse operators, the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association says Black owners earn lower profits than other franchisees in the system.

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McDonald’s is selling Dynamic Yield to Mastercard

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2021

The burger giant is selling the artificial intelligence ordering service to the financial services giant less than three years after its acquisition.

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Here's who we're leaving off our holiday gift list

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2021

Insurers, landlords, the SBA, mask deniers, Mother Nature and the guy who wrote "Fancylike" are all those that should receive coal this year.

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Krispy Kreme raises its earnings guidance, but investors balk anyway

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2021

The doughnut chain’s stock plunged 7% even after the company said earnings and profits would be better than expected.

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P.J. Whelihan’s gets some growth capital

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2021

Garnett Station Partners recapitalized PJW Restaurant Group, the New Jersey-based operator of the pub chain and other concepts.

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Olive Garden hints at end of Never-Ending Pasta Bowl

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2021

Executives said the popular promotion had negative impacts—and it did just fine without it this year.

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Supply chain delays interrupt Subway’s push to remodel more locations

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 16, 2021

But the sandwich giant sees big potential in sprucing up more of its restaurants as part of its revitalization strategy.

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Carrabba's to settle sexual harassment suit for $690,000

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2021

The EEOC accused a managing partner in Florida of subjecting female employees to "unwelcome conduct" and sexual comments.

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Fat Brands completes $130M purchase of Fazoli’s

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 16, 2021

The acquisition of the fast casual brings the brand collector to about 2,300 global restaurant locations and an expected $2.2 billion in systemwide sales for 2022.

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