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In NPC bid, Greg Flynn makes his biggest play yet

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 17, 2020

The CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group is pushing a megadeal for the Wendy’s and Pizza Hut operator that would create the third-largest restaurant operator in the U.S., says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Dozens of buyers are eyeing bankrupt NPC International restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2020

Flynn Restaurant Group was OK’d as the stalking horse bidder for the Pizza Hut and Wendy’s operator, even as Wendy’s objects. But many other potential buyers are interested.

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Pizza Hut will start selling plant-based meat pizzas

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2020

Two pizzas made with Beyond Meat will be available for a limited time.

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Applebee’s franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group is bidding to buy NPC International

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2020

The giant operator, which also operates Arby’s, Panera Bread and Taco Bell, has an initial bid to buy the giant Wendy’s and Pizza Hut franchisee out of bankruptcy.

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Pizza Hut sales surge, despite its dine-in locations

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2020

The chain’s sales at takeout and delivery units are on par with its rivals as the company works on closing its old full-service restaurants.

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Pizza Hut wants its say in who buys NPC International restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The franchisor is making its rights known in the sale process of the franchisee’s 900-plus Pizza Hut locations.

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NPC International and Pizza Hut spar over the operator’s capabilities

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2020

Pizza Hut has argued in bankruptcy court documents that the franchisee was substandard. The operator disputes that, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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NPC International could sell Pizza Hut restaurants to other concepts

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2020

The operator, battling with its franchisor in court over sale procedures, wants to open the process up to anyone, even other concepts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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NPC International’s asking price: At least $725M

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2020

The giant Pizza Hut and Wendy’s franchisee is looking for buyers either in parts or as a whole while in bankruptcy, but it could still opt to reorganize.

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Papa John’s gets back on the expansion track

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 14, 2020

With sales surging and operators recovering, the company has a plan to add locations in the U.S. and internationally.

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