Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

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After 13 years and 2 bankruptcies, Perkins and Marie Callender’s split up

The smaller Marie Callender’s was sold for $1.75 million as part of the breakup. RB’s The Bottom Line examines why the price was so low.

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Huddle House agrees to buy Perkins for $51.5M

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2019

The purchase will create a family restaurant empire extending to 700 locations and $800 million in annual sales.

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What to do when big franchisees fail

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2019

Pizza Hut, Wendy’s and Perkins all face challenges with struggling operators, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Despite stronger sales, Perkins can’t avoid bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2019

RB’s The Bottom Line examines the bankruptcy filing of Perkins & Marie Callender’s, which came after a brutal two-year period for the company.

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Perkins & Marie Callender’s files for bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2019

The family chains’ parent company anticipates selling the holdings piecemeal.

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Big Perkins franchisee files for bankruptcy protection

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2019

5171 Campbells Land Co. seeks credit protection after the brand sues to terminate its stores.

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Perkins sues to remove a 26-unit operator

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 02, 2019

The company terminated one of its largest franchisees over unpaid royalties following the closure of a location over health code violations.

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Perkins & Marie Callender’s reportedly weighing bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2019

The company is trying to find a buyer, demonstrating the challenges legacy family dining chains are having in the current market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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