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March 20, 2012
Ruth’s Hospitality buybacks, sales trends boost outlook
Ruth's bybacks grab attention from analysts and investors
March 12, 2012
Biglari Holdings buys $4.6M in Cracker Barrel stock, holds nearly 16% of company
Biglari Holdings Inc. spent $4.6M to acquire nearly 16% of Cracker Barrel
January 4, 2012
Real Mex set for Ch. 11 auction
Outside parties interested, but no stalking horse bid has emerged
January 4, 2012
Sonic Corp. profit dips in 1Q
Sonic Corp. on Wednesday reported profit and revenue were down in the third quarter
December 5, 2011
Yum outlines 2012 expectations
China, international expansion projected to drive profit, sales
October 24, 2011
A new day at Friday’s
T.G.I. Friday's shakes up operations with menu revamps, international growth
October 6, 2011
Ruby Tuesday 1Q net plummets 75%
Ruby Tuesday hopes menu initiatives and ads will reverse declining net income
July 20, 2011
Cheesecake profit, sales up in 2Q
Sales trends continued to improve for The Cheesecake Factory
June 17, 2011
A closer look at Roark Capital
Take a look at Roark Capital's restaurant acquisition history
June 14, 2011
Biglari buys 9.7% stake in Cracker Barrel
Analysts predict investor will take activist role
June 12, 2011
Roark Capital purchases Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio
Speaking exclusively with NRN, co. discusses deal, franchise push
June 1, 2011
A hot list of Darden acquisition targets
Analyst outlines picks for possible chain purchases by Darden Restaurants
March 22, 2011
Sonic 2Q net rises on positive sales, debt payments

Sonic Corp., owner and franchisor of more than 3,500 drive-in restaurants, reported Tuesday a swing to profitability in its second quarter, driven by positive same-store sales and a one-time gain from the early payment of debt.

February 7, 2011
Potential sales of Arby's, Long John Silver's and A&W hint at more deals ahead
Long John Silver’s, A&W All-American Food and Arby’s were put up for sale last month, stoking speculation about potential buyers, the state of restaurant industry mergers and acquisitions, and the future of these chains.
January 21, 2011
10 trends to watch in 4Q reports
Restaurants expected to outline higher sales, future price hikes
January 6, 2011
Tavistock to buy Back Bay Restaurant Group
Boston-based operator selling 33 restaurants under six brands
December 16, 2010
Sonic buys back $62.5M in debt

Sonic Corp. said Wednesday it has repurchased $62.5 million of the company’s debt through a privately negotiated deal.

The Oklahoma City, Okla.-based parent company to the 3,500-unit drive-in chain said the purchase, combined with regularly scheduled principal payments, helps to bolster its capital structure and provide added financial flexibility.

Sonic said it expects to see a gain of about $5 million on the extinguishment of the Class A-1 variable funding senior notes.

December 6, 2010
Kraft takes dispute with Starbucks to court
Company seeks injunction over Starbucks licensing contract
November 16, 2010
Starbucks doubles share repurchase plan
Authorization comes after a record fourth-quarter and full-year results
November 5, 2010
Heard on the call: Starbucks
Execs highlight VIA, int'l growth and say an acquisition is a possibility
October 29, 2010
Landry's to acquire Claim Jumper
Company's $76.6M offer tops two other bidders in bankruptcy auction
October 27, 2010
Founder to make offer for Claim Jumper
Bankruptcy auction for casual-dining chain set for Thursday
August 27, 2010
A look at summer restaurant deals
Hot M&A market sizzled this summer with nine deals closing.
July 28, 2010
P.F. Chang's 2Q sales, profit increase
Improved traffic and a menu price increase helped drive performance.
July 27, 2010
Domino's new pizza still driving sales
Company reports a 56-percent jump in second-quart profit.
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