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Taco Bell franchisee Pacific Bells LLC acquired by Orangewood Partners Taco Bell franchisee Pacific Bells LLC acquired by Orangewood Partners

One of the chain’s largest operators with more than 250 units, the group plans more growth

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Nov 11, 2021

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Panera Brands to go public and merge with Danny Meyer SPAC Panera Brands to go public and merge with Danny Meyer SPAC

byLisa Jennings

Nov 9, 2021

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Fat Brands to acquire Fazoli’s for $130 million Fat Brands to acquire Fazoli’s for $130 million

byJoanna Fantozzi

Nov 2, 2021

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Rapid Fired Pizza acquired by franchisees Pie Guys Restaurants Rapid Fired Pizza acquired by franchisees Pie Guys Restaurants

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 22, 2021

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Olo is acquiring software solution platform Wisely for $187 million Olo is acquiring software solution platform Wisely for $187 million

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 21, 2021

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Famous Dave’s CEO on why BBQ Holdings has been on an acquisition spree Famous Dave’s CEO on why BBQ Holdings has been on an acquisition spree

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 14, 2021

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BurgerFi to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

BurgerFi to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Kitchen United acquires ghost kitchen developer Zuul

Kitchen United acquires ghost kitchen developer Zuul

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Fat Brands completes $300 million acquisition of Twin Peaks—its second major purchase this year

Fat Brands completes $300 million acquisition of Twin Peaks—its second major purchase this year

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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SPB Hospitality completes acquisition of J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.

SPB Hospitality completes acquisition of J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.

Tech Tracker: Toast seeks $18 billion IPO valuation; Yum finalizes Dragontail acquisition

Tech Tracker: Toast seeks $18 billion IPO valuation; Yum finalizes Dragontail acquisition

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches makes strategic investment in Bangin’ Buns concept with plans for growth

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches makes strategic investment in Bangin’ Buns concept with plans for growth

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Little Big Burger parent Amergent Hospitality Group Inc. acquires PizzaRev

Little Big Burger parent Amergent Hospitality Group Inc. acquires PizzaRev

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Fat Brands to acquire Twin Peaks from Garnett Station Partners for $300 million

Fat Brands to acquire Twin Peaks from Garnett Station Partners for $300 million

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Dirty Bird Fried Chxx acquired by investment firm Wags Capital

Dirty Bird Fried Chxx acquired by investment firm Wags Capital

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Sweetgreen to acquire robot-powered Boston restaurant Spyce

Sweetgreen to acquire robot-powered Boston restaurant Spyce

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Açai and smoothie specialist Playa Bowls wins strategic investment from Tamarix Equity Partners and Pacific General Holdings

Açai and smoothie specialist Playa Bowls wins strategic investment from Tamarix Equity Partners and Pacific General Holdings

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Famous Dave’s parent BBQ Holdings swings to profit in Q2

Famous Dave’s parent BBQ Holdings swings to profit in Q2

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

JAB Holding forms new Panera Brands, bringing Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels under one platform

JAB Holding forms new Panera Brands, bringing Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels under one platform

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Tender Greens and Tocaya merge to form the new One Table Restaurant Brands

Tender Greens and Tocaya merge to form the new One Table Restaurant Brands

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

FFL Partners agrees to sell Church’s Chicken to High Bluff Capital Partners

FFL Partners agrees to sell Church’s Chicken to High Bluff Capital Partners

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Fatburger parent expands through virtual concepts, acquisitions

Fatburger parent expands through virtual concepts, acquisitions

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Anil Yadav’s ‘entrepreneur mindset’ drew him to acquire Taco Cabana

Anil Yadav’s ‘entrepreneur mindset’ drew him to acquire Taco Cabana

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Luby s Updates Liquidation Fuddruckers Cafeteries

Luby’s raises estimates on liquidation value

Luby’s raises estimates on liquidation value

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Ribs chain Tony Roma’s has new owner with plans for growth

Ribs chain Tony Roma’s has new owner with plans for growth

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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PDT, Pig & Khao and Marc Forgione take on partners to expand

PDT, Pig & Khao and Marc Forgione take on partners to expand

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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VIDEO: Famous Dave’s parent company will nearly double in size with planned acquisitions

VIDEO: Famous Dave’s parent company will nearly double in size with planned acquisitions

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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SPB Hospitality agrees to acquire J. Alexander’s in $220M deal

SPB Hospitality agrees to acquire J. Alexander’s in $220M deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fiesta Restaurant Group is selling Taco Cabana to Jack in the Box franchisee affiliate for $85 million

Fiesta Restaurant Group is selling Taco Cabana to Jack in the Box franchisee affiliate for $85 million

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Yum Brands franchisee Ampex Brands acquires Au Bon Pain

Yum Brands franchisee Ampex Brands acquires Au Bon Pain

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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7 major restaurant acquisitions in June

7 major restaurant acquisitions in June

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Tech Tracker: Toast acquires xtrachef; Wix launches mobile app as third-party delivery alternative

Tech Tracker: Toast acquires xtrachef; Wix launches mobile app as third-party delivery alternative

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Fat Brands to acquire Hot Dog on a Stick and Marble Slab Creamery parent company Global Franchise Group

Fat Brands to acquire Hot Dog on a Stick and Marble Slab Creamery parent company Global Franchise Group

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Famous Dave’s parent company BBQ Holdings to buy the parent of Village Inn and Bakers Square for $13.5 million

Famous Dave’s parent company BBQ Holdings to buy the parent of Village Inn and Bakers Square for $13.5 million

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken sold to Artemis Lane Partners and names Ryan Weaver CEO

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken sold to Artemis Lane Partners and names Ryan Weaver CEO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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