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What to make of all the M&A activityWhat to make of all the M&A activity

Tuesday saw two big mergers and acquisitions, but what does it all mean?

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Aug 10, 2022
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Papa Murphy’s parent MTY acquires Famous Dave’s parent BBQ HoldingsPapa Murphy’s parent MTY acquires Famous Dave’s parent BBQ Holdings
byHolly Petre
Aug 9, 2022
1 Min Read
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Fast Casual
Qdoba and Modern Market Eatery to merge in private equity acquisitionQdoba and Modern Market Eatery to merge in private equity acquisition
byJoanna Fantozzi
Aug 9, 2022
1 Min Read
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Family Dining
Denny’s expects Keke’s to boost unit growthDenny’s expects Keke’s to boost unit growth
byRon Ruggless
Aug 3, 2022
1 Min Read
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Mergers & Acquisitions
How the acquisition of Bellagreen happened during a looming recessionHow the acquisition of Bellagreen happened during a looming recession
byHolly Petre
Jul 26, 2022
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Au Bon Pain owner Ampex Brands acquires fast-casual BellagreenAu Bon Pain owner Ampex Brands acquires fast-casual Bellagreen
byRon Ruggless
Jul 22, 2022
1 Min Read
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Hopdoddy Burger Bar strengthens operations, looks to acquisitions for growth
Hopdoddy Burger Bar strengthens operations, looks to acquisitions for growth
Jul 18, 2022
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bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Technology
Tech Tracker: Tracking the rise of the pizza robot
Tech Tracker: Tracking the rise of the pizza robot
Jul 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Meritage acquires Florida Wendy’s units, expands portfolio
Meritage acquires Florida Wendy’s units, expands portfolio
Jul 14, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
McDonald’s to buy out Caspers Company franchise group
McDonald’s to buy out Caspers Company franchise group
Jul 12, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Regional Chains
Founders sell Slapfish interest to Mac Haik investment group
Founders sell Slapfish interest to Mac Haik investment group
Jul 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Segments
Panera Bread ends merger agreement with Danny Meyer’s SPAC
Panera Bread ends merger agreement with Danny Meyer’s SPAC
Jul 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Dave & Buster’s completes acquisition of Main Event, names Chris Morris CEO
Dave & Buster’s completes acquisition of Main Event, names Chris Morris CEO
Jun 29, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Dave & Buster’s beefs up late-night daypart as events lag
Dave & Buster’s beefs up late-night daypart as events lag
Jun 8, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Wendy’s biggest investor, Trian, explores taking over chain
Wendy’s biggest investor, Trian, explores taking over chain
May 25, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Fat Brands acquires Nestle Toll House Café by Chip
Fat Brands acquires Nestle Toll House Café by Chip
May 25, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Centre Partners buys Captain D’s again
Centre Partners buys Captain D’s again
May 23, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Woworks acquires Barberitos and Zoup Eatery
Woworks acquires Barberitos and Zoup Eatery
May 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Denny’s sees Keke’s giving it a foothold in the expanding A.M. eatery segment
Denny’s sees Keke’s giving it a foothold in the expanding A.M. eatery segment
May 9, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Family Dining
Denny’s names Kelli Valade as next CEO, succeeding John Miller
Denny’s names Kelli Valade as next CEO, succeeding John Miller
May 3, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Dave & Buster’s to acquire Dallas-based Main Event family entertainment chain
Dave & Buster’s to acquire Dallas-based Main Event family entertainment chain
Apr 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
BBQ Holdings
Fine Dining
Famous Dave’s parent company to acquire fine-dining brand Barrio Queen
Famous Dave’s parent company to acquire fine-dining brand Barrio Queen
Mar 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
It’s official: Jack in the Box Inc. now owns Del Taco
It’s official: Jack in the Box Inc. now owns Del Taco
Mar 8, 2022
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byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor
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Technology
DoorDash to acquire contactless ordering and payment solutions company Bbot
DoorDash to acquire contactless ordering and payment solutions company Bbot
Mar 1, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Regional Hopdoddy to acquire Grub Burger Bar
Regional Hopdoddy to acquire Grub Burger Bar
Jan 13, 2022
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Quick Service
Southpaw acquires 35 Taco Bell stores across Mid-Atlantic Region
Southpaw acquires 35 Taco Bell stores across Mid-Atlantic Region
Dec 21, 2021
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Fast Casual
FAT Brands Inc. completes acquisition of Native Grill & Wings
FAT Brands Inc. completes acquisition of Native Grill & Wings
Dec 17, 2021
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Casual Dining
Fat Brands is on an acquisition spree: Here’s how that risky strategy could pay off
Fat Brands is on an acquisition spree: Here’s how that risky strategy could pay off
Dec 10, 2021
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
2021 restaurant mergers acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
25 mergers and acquisitions in and around the restaurant industry in 2021
25 mergers and acquisitions in and around the restaurant industry in 2021
Dec 8, 2021
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Quick Service
Jack in the Box explains why it plans to acquire another Mexican chain
Jack in the Box explains why it plans to acquire another Mexican chain
Dec 7, 2021
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byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575 million
Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575 million
Dec 6, 2021
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
Velvet Taco sold to Leonard Green & Partners
Velvet Taco sold to Leonard Green & Partners
Nov 30, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Fat Brands to acquire Native Grill & Wings for $20 million
Fat Brands to acquire Native Grill & Wings for $20 million
Nov 22, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Firehouse Subs sees global expansion opportunity in $1B RBI deal
Firehouse Subs sees global expansion opportunity in $1B RBI deal
Nov 15, 2021
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Restaurant Brands International to acquire Firehouse Subs for $1 billion
Restaurant Brands International to acquire Firehouse Subs for $1 billion
Nov 15, 2021
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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