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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sun Holdings acquires casual-dining Uncle Julio’s out of bankruptcy Sun Holdings acquires casual-dining Uncle Julio’s out of bankruptcy

The franchise group also owns the quick-service Taco Bueno and the fast-casual Freebirds World Burrito

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Jan 27, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wonder finalizes acquisition of Grubhub for $650 million Wonder finalizes acquisition of Grubhub for $650 million

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 8, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Kelly’s Roast Beef brand acquired by AAM15 Management Group Kelly’s Roast Beef brand acquired by AAM15 Management Group

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 7, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Savvy Sliders owner buys BurgerFi Savvy Sliders owner buys BurgerFi

Dec 17, 2024

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Value Foodservice acquires 11 KFC restaurants Value Foodservice acquires 11 KFC restaurants

Dec 11, 2024

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Acquisition deals in 2024 include big players like Subway and Jersey Mike’s Acquisition deals in 2024 include big players like Subway and Jersey Mike’s

Dec 10, 2024

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Burger King parent RBI sued pension fund

Mergers & Acquisitions

Burger King parent sued by pension fund over Carrols deal pricing

Burger King parent sued by pension fund over Carrols deal pricing

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wild Eggs has acquired St. Louis-based Crazy Bowls & Wraps

Wild Eggs has acquired St. Louis-based Crazy Bowls & Wraps

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flynn Group acquires 13 Panera restaurants

Flynn Group acquires 13 Panera restaurants

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

TGI Fridays agrees acquire Hostmore plc UK franchisee

Franchisee Hostmore’s purchase of TGI Fridays falls through

Franchisee Hostmore’s purchase of TGI Fridays falls through

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Thrive Restaurant Group acquires Modern Market Eatery

Thrive Restaurant Group acquires Modern Market Eatery

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Playa Bowls acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners

Playa Bowls acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Flynn Group Acquires NJ PA Wendys

Flynn Group acquires 83 Wendy’s units, expanding to domestic restaurants

Flynn Group acquires 83 Wendy’s units, expanding to domestic restaurants

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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RBI executives say Tim Hortons ‘hitting on all cylinders’ in Q2

RBI executives say Tim Hortons ‘hitting on all cylinders’ in Q2

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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How Newk’s Eatery is faring after being quietly sold to Beef O’Brady’s parent company

How Newk’s Eatery is faring after being quietly sold to Beef O’Brady’s parent company

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Rubios sold 40 million

Rubio’s sold to its lender, The Original Fish Taco, affiliate of TREW Capital Management, for $40 million

Rubio’s sold to its lender, The Original Fish Taco, affiliate of TREW Capital Management, for $40 million

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Logan’s, Krystal parent company adds two concepts created by Iron Chef Jose Garces

Logan’s, Krystal parent company adds two concepts created by Iron Chef Jose Garces

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Red Lobster

Red Lobster to be purchased by an affiliate of SPB owner Fortress Investment Group

Red Lobster to be purchased by an affiliate of SPB owner Fortress Investment Group

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Chuys

Mergers & Acquisitions

Darden reveals why Chuy’s is a solid fit for the company’s 10th brand

Darden reveals why Chuy’s is a solid fit for the company’s 10th brand

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Olive Garden parent Darden agrees to buy Chuy’s in $605M deal

Olive Garden parent Darden agrees to buy Chuy’s in $605M deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Tech Tracker: Foodservice tech is now gamifying everything

Tech Tracker: Foodservice tech is now gamifying everything

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How a restaurant acquisition impacts culinary and supply chain

How a restaurant acquisition impacts culinary and supply chain

MOD Pizza sold Elite

MOD Pizza agrees to sale to Elite Restaurant Group

MOD Pizza agrees to sale to Elite Restaurant Group

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

ConverseNow acquires Valyant AI as two major voice AI companies combine forces

ConverseNow acquires Valyant AI as two major voice AI companies combine forces

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What Craveworthy Brands looks for during its acquisition process

What Craveworthy Brands looks for during its acquisition process

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Sony Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sony Pictures acquires movie-dining company Alamo Drafthouse

Sony Pictures acquires movie-dining company Alamo Drafthouse

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flynn Group acquires New Zealand Wendy’s

Flynn Group acquires New Zealand Wendy’s

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Brix acquires Clean Juice

Mergers & Acquisitions

Brix Holdings completes acquisition of Clean Juice

Brix Holdings completes acquisition of Clean Juice

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Burger King-parent RBI completes Carrols acquisition

Burger King-parent RBI completes Carrols acquisition

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Emerging Chains

Meet INDAY, the New York City-based Indian restaurant that acquired Beatnic

Meet INDAY, the New York City-based Indian restaurant that acquired Beatnic

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Regional Chains

Craveworthy Brands acquires Taim and Hot Chicken Takeover parent company Untamed Brands

Craveworthy Brands acquires Taim and Hot Chicken Takeover parent company Untamed Brands

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FAT Brands reports Q1 net loss despite Smokey Bones acquisition

FAT Brands reports Q1 net loss despite Smokey Bones acquisition

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Regional Chains

Craveworthy Brands acquires an Indian BBQ restaurant

Craveworthy Brands acquires an Indian BBQ restaurant

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Brix Holdings Agrees to acquire Clean Juice

Mergers & Acquisitions

BRIX Holdings to acquire 75-unit Clean Juice

BRIX Holdings to acquire 75-unit Clean Juice

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Blackstone to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe in $2B deal

Blackstone to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe in $2B deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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