M&A: Page 11
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Industry veteran tapped to drive Quiznos turnaround
Tim Casey has been named president and CEO of Rego Restaurant Group, a newly-formed company that includes Quiznos and Taco Del Mar.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Peet's snags majority stake in Revive kombucha
After investing $7.5 million in 2017, the coffee chain took a bigger bite out of the craft kombucha brewer, which has grown 168% in the past year.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Trendline
Restaurant Financing
With ongoing macroeconomic pressures facing restaurants, operators are entering into alternative financing, mergers and acquisitions and even bankruptcy to sustain their businesses.
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Macaroni Grill considers more acquisitions after turnaround
Just a few months after the once-troubled Italian chain bought Sullivan's Steakhouse, it's now on the hunt for another brand it can add to its portfolio.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Waitr grows footprint with $321M Bite Squad acquisition
The deal will stretch Waitr to mid-tier markets in the Midwest and beyond as M&A heats up the rapidly evolving food delivery industry.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 13, 2018 -
John Schnatter reignites debate about Papa John's fate
The chain’s founder and former CEO/chairman hired financial advisers to consider alternatives for increasing shareholder value, including a transaction.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Goldbelly grows footprint with FoodyDirect acquisition
The deal brings more than 165 new merchants into Goldbelly’s online marketplace, which already included more than 300 shops.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Will activist pressure force a Del Frisco's sale?
Following investor pressure, the restaurant group is now looking into new strategies, which could include a sale.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated Dec. 21, 2018 -
Flynn Restaurant Group becomes largest franchisee with Arby's buy
With the acquisition of U.S. Beef Corp., Flynn becomes a $2.3 billion company with more than 1,200 restaurants in its portfolio, from Taco Bell to Applebee's.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Boston-based food lab to reopen Pilotworks
Chew, a food lab company, will reopen the incubator space Pilotworks as The Nursery, a similar shared kitchen business with a food technology focus.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Fatburger owner adds Mediterranean chain to its menu
FAT Brands gets in on the Mediterranean craze with its purchase of Yalla Mediterranean, bringing its total restaurants to over 300 globally.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 5, 2018 -
Pizza Hut doubles down on digital ordering with QuikOrder acquisition
The restaurant chain's latest move will allow it to build up its digital offerings as it struggles to compete with tech-centric Domino's.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 5, 2018 -
Could a sale fix Jack in the Box's revenue, franchisee woes?
The fast food chain announced Monday that it's exploring strategic alternatives and has been in talks with potential buyers, but hasn't set a timetable for completing its review.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated Dec. 17, 2018 -
Report: As major bidder backs out, Papa John's may have to recover on its own
The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Trian Fund Management has pulled itself out of acquisition talks, which sent the restaurant’s shares in a tailspin, and remaining bidders only want a slice of the chain.
By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 28, 2018 -
Waitr goes public following acquisition by Landcadia
The 5-year-old company has focused on small and mid-sized markets in the southeast U.S., proving it still has plenty of room to grow even in a tightening delivery field.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 19, 2018 -
Can a sale drive a Papa Murphy's turnaround?
Following its third-quarter earnings report, Papa Murphy's hired North Point Advisors to "evaluate strategic alternatives," including a possible sale.
By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 9, 2018 -
Sonic president will lead the chain after Inspire deal closes
Claudia San Pedro, a 12-year-veteran of the drive-in restaurant company, will join Inspire Brands' executive team when longtime Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson retires at the end of the year.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 8, 2018 -
Papa Gino's parent company files for bankruptcy
PGHC, which owns the New England favorite as well as D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, abruptly closed 95 stores and laid off 1,100 employees.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Chicken chain Bojangles' to go private for $594M
The move could give the Charlotte-based company the leverage it needs to better compete with rivals like Chick-fil-A, KFC and Popeyes, and develop long-term growth initiatives.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Private equity suitors reportedly wooing Papa John's
Anonymous sources told Reuters that binding offers for the world's third-largest pizza chain are expected in the next few weeks.
By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Parent company of Cinnabon, Jamba Juice considers IPO
Fresh off its Jamba Juice acquisition news, Roark Capital is considering a $1 billion valuation next year for its quick-service restaurant portfolio Focus Brands, which will soon operate 6,000 locations around the world.
By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Big M&A deals dominate in 'otherwise underwhelming quarter,' report says
CPG companies continue to aggressively pursue major deals this quarter, like Coca-Cola's acquisition of Costa Coffee and Nestlé's purchase of Starbucks products.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Bloomin' Brands comes under activist investor pressure
Barington Capital Group is calling for the company to shed its smaller restaurant companies so that Outback Steakhouse can operate independently.
By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Zöe's Kitchen slapped with class-action suit ahead of Cava merger
The lawsuit claims the chain provided "incomplete and misleading" information regarding the deal, which will create the largest restaurant company in the Mediterranean category.
By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 8, 2018
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