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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.
October 5, 2011
Friendly's CEO talks about Ch. 11 filing
In an exclusive interview, CEO says poor economy played a role
April 4, 2011
Attorneys share tips and tricks for avoiding M&A stumbling blocks
With the economy improving and private-equity firms looking for opportunities to put their cash to work, 2011 is living up to expectations that it will be filled with restaurant industry mergers and acquisitions.
March 18, 2011
Bruegger’s CEO sees opportunities with new owner Le Duff
Le Duff also owns La Madeleine bakery-café chain
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.

September 15, 2010
More restaurants selling virtual gift cards
Applebee's the latest chain to offer online service
August 27, 2010
A look at summer restaurant deals
Hot M&A market sizzled this summer with nine deals closing.
August 19, 2010
Friendly's new CEO highlights plans for growth
Harsha Agadi said he will grow the chain’s fast-casual express concept.
August 17, 2010
Friendly's hires Harsha Agadi as CEO
Former Church's Chicken executive succeeds Ned Lidvall
June 30, 2010
Sun Capital regains controlling interest in Real Mex
Private equity firm Sun Capital has reacquired a majority ownership of Real Mex Restaurants.
June 24, 2010
Big business for small plates
A special message from Johnsonville on the big business of small menu items.
June 3, 2010
Restaurants Unlimited retools brands
Restaurants Unlimited Inc. has been recapitalized as a slightly smaller restaurant group and brands are being reworked with new menus and spruced up operations, chief executive Norman Abdallah said.
June 2, 2010
Sun Capital buys Bar Louie
Private-equity firm Sun Capital Partners Inc. has acquired Bar Louie Restaurants, owner of the 44-unit namesake casual-dining chain.
January 10, 2010
Money Matters: Food capital
For restaurant companies searching for capital, the new year could be the light at the...
December 21, 2009
Real Mex CFO to step down
CYPRESS Calif. Steve Tanner, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Real Mex...
November 18, 2009
Sun Capital brands target onsite growth
BOCA RATON Fla. Sun Capital Partners Inc., the private-equity firm that owns such restaurant...
November 12, 2009
Bruegger’s buys Timothy’s World Coffee
BURLINGTON Vt. Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc., operator or franchisor of the 292-unit Bruegger’s Bakery Café...
May 28, 2009
Cardwell named CEO at Boston Market
GOLDEN Colo. Boston Market Corp. said Friday it has hired industry veteran Lane Cardwell Jr.,...
April 19, 2009
Rivera grabs the reins at struggling Real Mex
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March 22, 2009
Microsite playing key role in Fazoli’s marketing ‘revolution’
The latest uprising in Fazoli’s ongoing “Italian Revolution” marketing campaign incorporates the accelerated delivery of...
March 8, 2009
Private-equity firms flex savings clout in downturn
It’s never too late to lend a helping hand....
January 8, 2009
Boston Market taps new ad agency
GOLDEN Colo. Boston Market said Thursday it named Fallon Minneapolis its advertising agency to help...
January 8, 2009
Restaurant owner Sun Capital to cut staff
BOCA RATON Fla. Sun Capital Partners Inc., just like the restaurant companies it owns, is...
December 8, 2008
Lidvall named president, CEO of Friendly's
WILBRAHAM Mass. Friendly Ice Cream Corp., the operator of the 505-unit Friendly's family-dining chain, has...
October 12, 2008
Sun Capital’s Talarico says deal flow will return
Sun Capital Partners Inc. went on a restaurant buying spree during the past three years,...
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