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J. Alexander's

Financing

Investor offers to buy J. Alexander’s

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2019

Large shareholder Ancora Advisors proposed paying $11.75 per share, saying the company would be better off private.

Leadership

J. Alexander’s names Mark Parkey CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 11, 2019

Jessica Hagler was named CFO as the company’s longtime CEO Lonnie Stout becomes executive chairman.

Workforce

Court clears the way for servers to sue for full minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2018

The decision could require restaurants to forego the tip credit for side work and untipped activities.

Top 500 Chains

J. Alexander’s

Jun. 19, 2018

2017 Top 500: Varied Menu

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

Overall, the varied menu category is flat, up .3% in sales to $23.9 billion and .5% in units to 7,792.

J. Alexander’s buys Ninety Nine chain

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 04, 2017

The deal will give J. Alexander's a firm foothold in New England.

Financing

Delay on J. Alexander's merger vote irks an activist

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2018

Marathon Partners accuses J. Alexander's of "manipulation" in its effort to merge with Ninety Nine Restaurants, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Leadership

J. Alexander’s names Jason Parks CIO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2018

Longtime company executive promoted to the c-suite.

J. Alexander's

Jun. 11, 2017

Boasting chef-prepared, American-style dishes with a twist in a casual, upscale setting

Financing

Shareholders skeptical of J. Alexander’s purchase of Ninety Nine Restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2018

The company says the deal would bolster its long-term growth.

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