Jonathan Maze

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At Restaurant Directions, signs of a tough business

Despite a booming economy, the industry has been hit with high labor costs and falling traffic, but things are looking up.

Financing

Private equity firm to sell Jack’s Family Restaurants

Onex Group said it has a deal to sell the Alabama-based chain to an undisclosed buyer and triples its investment.

Financing

Unique model earns Cooper’s Hawk a big payday

The chain’s sale to Ares Management shows again that companies rethinking the restaurant business can fetch strong valuations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Burger chains face a growing affordability problem

As fast-food chains up their quality, prices increase, and customers might think twice, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Krystal’s all-you-can-eat offer has apparently been a big hit

The company said it drove more traffic and even shifted consumer habits. And now it’s extended the offer for another month.

Financing

Cooper’s Hawk to be sold to Ares Management

Sources have confirmed a Mergermarket report of the deal to the private equity firm.

Financing

Is a major delivery merger inevitable?

A report last week said Postmates was considering a sale, rather than an IPO. That could further shift the dynamics of third-party delivery, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing