Content about Private equity

April 30, 2012
Growing the right way
Steve Rockwell on growing your company for the long term.
March 19, 2012
Private equity prep
Experts school prospective players on how to succeed with growth-minded investors.
February 9, 2012
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill partners with Gemini Investors
Garbanzo has garnered investment capital from the private-equity firm
January 25, 2012
Quiznos avoids bankruptcy with restructuring
Ownership shifts to Avenue Capital Group in debt-for-equity swap
November 21, 2011
After bankruptcy auction, Friendly’s parent could go back to old owner
Friendly's may end up back with Sun Capital after bankruptcy proceedings play out.
July 25, 2011
Movers and shakers
Between bankruptcies, franchisor-franchisee transactions and private-equity deals, the restaurant industry saw a wave of deal making in 2010 well above 2009 levels.
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.
May 25, 2011
CPK to be sold for $470M to Golden Gate Capital
Private-equity firm also owns On The Border and Macaroni Grill
May 21, 2011
Operators focus on financing as NRA Show kicks off
Restaurant Executive Breakfast panel on private-equity options
May 19, 2011
Sbarro mulls sale instead of Chapter 11
Sbarro Inc. is exploring options instead of continuing with bankruptcy proceedings.
April 15, 2011
Sources: Baja Fresh for sale
Company has no comment, private-equity players say timing may be right
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.

February 21, 2011
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?

February 14, 2011
MUFSO Supplier Exchange

Meet the industry’s leading solutions providers and get access to the experts who can help you grow your business.

MUFSO provides you access to suppliers who have the products, services, solutions and resources that can fuel your company’s growth.  Meet the suppliers in a low-hype atmosphere where you can discover, compare and evaluate the products, services and consultative expertise you need to flourish in the future.

2011 MUFSO Supplier Exchange Exhibitors

 

January 20, 2011
Report: Restaurants a big target for hackers
According to a report, social networking sites are cybercriminals' platform of choice
January 10, 2011
A taste of what’s to come in finance

This story is part of NRN's "2011 Forecast & Trends" special report.

After years of chilly sales and icy credit conditions, analysts and industry watchers are expecting a thawing of sorts in 2011, with private-equity players continuing to inject much-needed heat into the restaurant sector.


Several firms went shopping in 2010, including 3G Capital with its $4 billion purchase of Burger King and, more recently, the Catterton Partners-led acquisition of Noodles & Company. Industry observers expect the spree to gather momentum in 2011.


December 6, 2010
Bravo Brio’s recent offering could herald IPO-friendly environment for restaurants

Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc. recently completed a successful initial public offering, becoming the first restaurant company to go public in four years. Along with raising $140 million, the offering also raised the question: Will there be more?


The restaurant industry has not accessed the equity market for growth capital since the mid-2000s. Is this the start of a new wave of restaurant IPOs, or is it an anomaly, taking advantage of unique circumstances and excellent market timing? 


November 22, 2010
Creating an effective pay policy
It is critical to understand that the game has changed for senior-level executive compensation
November 22, 2010
Executive compensation value index methodology
Find out how HVS Executive Search put together the compensation value index
October 4, 2010
Lower-priced, less volatile brands targed by private-equity firms
The recent wave of deals shows marked differences from the deluge of the mid-2000s
August 9, 2010
Free preview: Wine recommendations
Wine selections perfect for burgers, from the Court of Master Sommeliers
August 4, 2010
Consumers rank favorite restaurant chains
The nation’s most popular casual-dining chains — including The Cheesecake Factory, which was the runaway favorite in a recent customer survey — will stand to benefit from more optimistic consumer sentiment if they focus on the experience provided, convenience and food quality.
August 3, 2010
Tasti D-Lite to debut breakfast
Tasti D-Lite is the latest quick-serve player to enter the fast-growing breakfast daypart, the chain told NRN exclusively on Tuesday.
July 21, 2010
Harris Poll: Consumers still cutting back

Despite what some see as gradual improvements in the U.S. economy, consumers say they are still cutting back on purchases, including early morning coffee and dining out, a new Harris Poll survey shows.

The nationwide survey, conducted last month and published Wednesday, found that 48 percent of the 2,227 adult respondents said they are brown-bagging lunch instead of purchasing a meal, compared with 45 percent of respondents who responded that was in February.

July 1, 2010
CKE stockholders approve $1B buyout
The proposed $1 billion buyout by Apollo Management will take CKE private.
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