Steve Rockwell

Articles by Steve Rockwell

Minority investment, major return

Restaurant industry analyst Steve Rockwell offers his thoughts on the benefits of minority investments

Why private equity loves restaurants

Consultant Steve Rockwell discusses the reasons restaurants are so attractive to PE investors

A dose of growth appetite suppressant

Steve Rockwell on why restaurants should focus on existing operations

Building a better casual-dining CEO

Steve Rockwell discusses top traits for restaurant CEOs.

Investing in hidden potential

Steve Rockwell looks at the changes activist investors bring to restaurants.

Private equity pros: No Bain, no gain?

Steve Rockwell examines the effect of private equity on restaurants.

Growing the right way

Steve Rockwell on growing your company for the long term.

Smart operators strike a balance between investors, employees and customers

Great executives increase shareholder value and customer satisfaction at the same time.

Weathering sales chills

Steve Rockwell on investing in your brand's long-term health.

Piada: One to watch

Steve Rockwell takes a look at Piada Italian Street Food.

Banking on the right choice

Choosing an investment banker to sell your company

Acquisitions on the rise

The recent spate of private-equity acquisitions has analysts wondering if industry fundamentals warrant this renewed interest, or if other factors are at work.

Paying the price

Increasing menu prices to offset higher commodity costs may not be the best solution

Careful assessment of brand health reveals true investment appeal

Less than two months into 2011 and the buyers are busy.  ... No doubt the already-active acquisition climate will continue, especially as private-equity funds seek returns for their investors. Given that some of the buyers are likely to be relatively new to the restaurant industry, what should they be looking for before buying a restaurant company? 