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In its first international deal, Flynn Restaurant Group acquires Pizza Hut AustraliaIn its first international deal, Flynn Restaurant Group acquires Pizza Hut Australia

The acquisition of Pizza Hut Australia marks Flynn’s first international acquisition and adds nearly 260 restaurants to its portfolio.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Jun 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Fast Casual
Cicis owner SSCP tops bankruptcy court bids for Corner Bakery CaféCicis owner SSCP tops bankruptcy court bids for Corner Bakery Café
byRon Ruggless
Jun 5, 2023
1 Min Read
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Regional Chains
NRN editors discuss Yum Brands’ possible acquisition, California’s latest restaurant bill and Crisp & GreenNRN editors discuss Yum Brands’ possible acquisition, California’s latest restaurant bill and Crisp & Green
byHolly Petre
Jun 2, 2023
1 Min Read
Area 15 Ventures Acquires Daddy s Chicken Shack May 2023
Regional Chains
Area 15 Ventures acquires full ownership of Daddy’s Chicken ShackArea 15 Ventures acquires full ownership of Daddy’s Chicken Shack
byRon Ruggless
May 15, 2023
1 Min Read
Darden Ruth's Chris Deadl Reston Va
Casual Dining
Darden Ruth’s Chris deal to expand fine-dining footprintDarden Ruth’s Chris deal to expand fine-dining footprint
byRon Ruggless
May 4, 2023
1 Min Read
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Top 500 Restaurants
Olive Garden parent Darden to acquire Ruth’s Chris in $715M dealOlive Garden parent Darden to acquire Ruth’s Chris in $715M deal
byRon Ruggless
May 3, 2023
1 Min Read
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Mohari Hospitality plans to acquire Tao Group Hospitality
Mohari Hospitality plans to acquire Tao Group Hospitality
Apr 18, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Subway potential sale update
Quick Service
Subway sale process proceeds as planned, sources say
Subway sale process proceeds as planned, sources say
Apr 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Subway sale price lower ~$7B
Quick Service
Subway may lower sale price to ‘upwards of $7B,’ report says
Subway may lower sale price to ‘upwards of $7B,’ report says
Apr 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Area 15 Ventures acquires Port of Subs sandwich brand
Area 15 Ventures acquires Port of Subs sandwich brand
Apr 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Subway more bidders potential sale
Quick Service
Roark Capital Group, Issa brothers emerge among more possible Subway suitors
Roark Capital Group, Issa brothers emerge among more possible Subway suitors
Mar 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Segments
Main Squeeze Juice Company acquires I Love Juice Bar
Main Squeeze Juice Company acquires I Love Juice Bar
Mar 28, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Finance
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill acquired by investment firm
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill acquired by investment firm
Mar 27, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
1000 Degrees Pizza acquires My Pie
1000 Degrees Pizza acquires My Pie
Mar 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Slows To Go
Finance
Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque acquires interest in Detroit-based Slows Bar BQ
Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque acquires interest in Detroit-based Slows Bar BQ
Mar 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Casual Dining
Xperience Restaurant Group acquires Rio Mambo Tex Mex y Mas and The Rim
Xperience Restaurant Group acquires Rio Mambo Tex Mex y Mas and The Rim
Mar 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Subway potential sale
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Subway announces potential sale of the company
Subway announces potential sale of the company
Feb 14, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
FG Financial and former Jimmy John’s CEO form Craveworthy restaurant group
FG Financial and former Jimmy John’s CEO form Craveworthy restaurant group
Jan 27, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Finance
Report: Subway is exploring a potential sale
Report: Subway is exploring a potential sale
Jan 12, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
16 Handles owner acquires New York cookie dough brand DŌ
16 Handles owner acquires New York cookie dough brand DŌ
Jan 3, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
The year in M&A: Explained
The year in M&A: Explained
Jan 3, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
A tale of two restaurant acquisitions
A tale of two restaurant acquisitions
Dec 23, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
Inspire Brands sells Rusty Taco to Gala Capital Partners
Inspire Brands sells Rusty Taco to Gala Capital Partners
Dec 19, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Canadian fast-casual chain Freshii to be acquired by franchisor Foodtastic for $74.4 million
Canadian fast-casual chain Freshii to be acquired by franchisor Foodtastic for $74.4 million
Dec 19, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
18 Wetzel's Pretzels
Mergers & Acquisitions
20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022
20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022
Dec 8, 2022
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Fuzzys
Mergers & Acquisitions
Why Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the perfect target for Dine Brands
Why Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the perfect target for Dine Brands
Dec 7, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
Why Dine Brands acquired fast-casual Mexican concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Why Dine Brands acquired fast-casual Mexican concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Dec 5, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
Dine Brands to acquire Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for $80 million
Dine Brands to acquire Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for $80 million
Dec 5, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet unite under new platform
Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet unite under new platform
Nov 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Wetzels Pretzels storefront
Quick Service
Wetzel’s Pretzels to be sold to Famous Dave's and Cold Stone Creamery parent company
Wetzel’s Pretzels to be sold to Famous Dave's and Cold Stone Creamery parent company
Nov 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
Why Yum Brands is considering more restaurant, tech acquisitions
Why Yum Brands is considering more restaurant, tech acquisitions
Oct 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s newest menu item, the acquisition of Tokyo Joe’s
NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s newest menu item, the acquisition of Tokyo Joe’s
Sep 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s fast-casual restaurant chain
Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s fast-casual restaurant chain
Sep 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
16 Handles frozen yogurt chain acquired by franchisee and YouTuber
16 Handles frozen yogurt chain acquired by franchisee and YouTuber
Aug 23, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
Tech Tracker: Kitchen United CEO gives details on massive cross-industry fundraising
Tech Tracker: Kitchen United CEO gives details on massive cross-industry fundraising
Aug 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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