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Robert Earl takes an interest in Bravo Brio

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2018

The founder of Planet Hollywood is now an activist investor in the casual-dining operator, The Bottom Line says.

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Burger King franchisee sees sales soar

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2017

Carrols Corp. noted little difference in the performance of its oldest and newest stores.

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IPic Entertainment closes its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2018

The movie theater-restaurant chain raised less than it originally planned.

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Roark is bidding for Buffalo Wild Wings, report says

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2017

The private-equity company with stakes in chains ranging from Auntie Anne's to Culver's has reportedly offered more than $2 billion.

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As Wall Street plunges, so do restaurant stocks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2018

Industry stocks got hit hard on Monday, just like everybody else, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Fatburger’s parent to buy Hurricane Grill & Wings

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 15, 2017

Deal also includes Hurricane's new fast-casual spinoff.

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Jollibee takes a bigger stake in Smashburger

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2018

The Philippines-based foodservice company now owns a majority of the burger chain.

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What’s the next restaurant chain to be swallowed?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2017

Restaurant dealmaking is at its highest level in 11 years. The transactions record could be shattered if these blockbuster acquisitions, already the subjects of Wall Street speculation, should go down.

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Rhone Capital to buy Fogo de Chao for $560M

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The take-private deal comes less than three years after Fogo went public.

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Wendy's franchisee adds another 57 restaurants to its fold

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 06, 2017

Meritage believes the restaurants will add over $100 million in annual sales.

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