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April 3, 2012
Burger King strikes deal to go public again
The deal comes about a year after Burger King was taken private by 3G Capital.
March 19, 2012
Private equity prep
Experts school prospective players on how to succeed with growth-minded investors.
February 23, 2012
Cibus Holding LLC takes Spicy Pickle private
The move clears Spicy Pickle's remaining debt
February 20, 2012
Smart operators strike a balance between investors, employees and customers
Great executives increase shareholder value and customer satisfaction at the same time.
December 23, 2011
First Watch sold to private equity firm Freeman Spogli
Terms of the sales from Catterton Partners not disclosed
September 9, 2011
Foodborne illness outbreaks from restaurants remain static
Two percent more people sickened from contaminated foods
August 23, 2011
Hooters names Terrance M. Marks CEO
Hooters of America LLC has named Terrance M. Marks its new chief executive
August 22, 2011
Darden goes greener at HQ
Solar panel roofing to reduce energy use at LEED certified campus
August 15, 2011
Roark on the economy and the marketplace
Hill on how restaurant operators can manage business in a volatile economy
August 8, 2011
GP Investments buys Fogo de Chão
GP Investments Ltd. has acquired full ownership of Fogo de Chão
August 8, 2011
Hot Concepts! 2011: Crave
Casual chain weathers recession 
with upscale touches, value focus
June 27, 2011
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.
June 27, 2011
Ins and outs of menu labeling for restaurants
Restaurateurs need to be on top of menu labeling laws
June 27, 2011
Protein Bar
Matt Matros opened Chicago's health-food-focused Protein Bar in May 2009.
June 17, 2011
After buyout, a new day for Sizzler
Nation's Restaurant News talks with Sizzler's Jim Collins
June 13, 2011
Perkins & Marie Callender’s files for Ch. 11
Perkins & Marie Callender's plan to close 65 restaurants
May 18, 2011
Survey: Gas prices have yet to hurt sales
Restaurant operators say gas prices have yet to significantly impact sales
May 6, 2011
Operators on how 2011 is shaping up
As the NRA Show kicks off, a look at what operators think
April 21, 2011
Q&A: Mark Canlis of Canlis in Seattle
Third-generation owner discusses balancing the old with the new
April 4, 2011
Fertitta: McCormick & Schmick’s needs a turnaround
Landry’s founder on the reasons behind his $137.3M buyout offer for the upscale seafood company
April 4, 2011
Growth Chains: Zoës Kitchen revamps 
menu, decor to boost appeal
After three years of fine-tuning, Zoës Kitchen is harnessing the power of the Mediterranean diet to fuel expansion.

April 4, 2011
McCormick & Schmick’s gets $137.3M bid
Landry’s Tilman Fertitta offers all-cash buyout bid for seafood operator
March 29, 2011
Argonne acquires 40 IHOP locations
The IHOP franchise operator is also looking to acquire more Applebee's locations
March 29, 2011
Q&A: Chris Artinian, Morton’s Restaurant Group
CEO discusses going private, expansion and pricing in improving market
March 7, 2011
New private-equity funds on the scene have industry vets in control
For years any news story covering a private-equity deal in foodservice most likely included Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., Sun Capital Partners Inc., or Thomas H. Lee Partners. 
Fast-forward 10 years from now, and a new crop of funds may be leading the pack. Several young private-equity companies, such as Rosser Capital Partners, Nourish Capital and D Cubed Group LLC, are zeroing in on restaurant investments.

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