Cicis owner SSCP topped the bankruptcy court bids for Corner Bakery Café
The investment company also owns Roy’s and franchises Applebee’s and Sonic
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Area 15 Ventures acquired full ownership of Daddy’s Chicken Shack
The private-equity company added the slider restaurant to its investment portfolio.
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The owner of 16 Handles acquired New York cookie dough brand DŌ
The company was acquired by Neil Hershman for an undisclosed amount.
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill was acquired by an investment firm
Garnett Station Partners planned to accelerate growth and development upon its acquisition of the North Carolina-based chain.
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Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão was acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity
Rhône Capital sold the fine-dining restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount.
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Main Squeeze Juice Company acquired I Love Juice Bar
With the merger of the two smoothie and juice brands, Main Squeeze nearly doubled its footprint to 53 locations.
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Mohari Hospitality planned to acquire Tao Group Hospitality
With the acquisition, Tao Group Hospitality is valued at $550 million
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1000 Degrees Pizza acquired My Pie
Owner Amandeep Judge indicated this was the first in a series of acquisitons.
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In its first international deal, Flynn Restaurant Group acquired Pizza Hut Australia
The acquisition added nearly 260 restaurants to Flynn’s portfolio.
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Authentic Restaurant Brands completed its acquisition of Pollo Tropical parent company Fiesta Restaurant Group for $225 million
The purchase took the quick-service restaurant chain private.
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Area 15 Ventures acquired the Port of Subs sandwich brand
The private-equity firm was planning a regional development model.
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Xperience Restaurant Group acquired Rio Mambo Tex Mex y Mas and The Rim
The California-based company of Chevys Fresh Mex, Sol, and Solita expanded into Texas with the acquisition of these two brands from RM Restaurant Group.
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Rreal Tacos acquired Mexican restaurant Zócalo
Rreal Tacos owners Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez had both been patrons of Zócalo for years before they began discussing partnership opportunities with the independent Atlanta restaurant’s owners, chef Lucero Martinez-Obregon and brothers Marco and Luis Martinez.
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Darden completed an acquisition of Ruth’s Chris
The $715 million deal expanded the Olive Garden parent’s 1,890-unit portfolio.
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Virtual restaurant company Salted acquired the Xenia Mediterranean brand
CEO Jeff Applebaum sees Salted as a “digital first” company that is more of a virtual restaurant incubator than a ghost kitchen company.
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Nextbite was acquired by SBE Hospitality Group CEO Sam Nazarian
SBE’s virtual restaurant platform C3 was formerly a competitor of Nextbite and is now its sister company.
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Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque acquired interest in Detroit-based Slows Bar BQ
The strategic investment will expand its footprint into the Michigan market.
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FAT Brands acquired Smokey Bones Barbecue for $30 million
Smokey Bones was acquired by the Fatburger and Fazoli’s parent company from Sun Capital Partners.
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Subway entered into an agreement to sell to affiliates of Arby’s investor Roark Capital Group
The quick-service restaurant brand has a “bright future,” according to CEO John Chidsey.
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