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FAT Brands completes acquisition of Johnny Rockets from Sun Capital Partners for $25 million FAT Brands completes acquisition of Johnny Rockets from Sun Capital Partners for $25 million

Global franchising company FAT Brands first announced its intention to purchase the retro diner in August

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Sep 22, 2020

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The Crack Shack to reach up to 50 locations with Savory investment The Crack Shack to reach up to 50 locations with Savory investment

Sep 22, 2020

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Sizzler USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sizzler USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Sep 21, 2020

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Saladworks opens new prototype store in North Carolina that aims to cut franchisee buildout costs Saladworks opens new prototype store in North Carolina that aims to cut franchisee buildout costs

Sep 21, 2020

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Culver Franchising System president and CEO Joe Koss to retire at the end of the year Culver Franchising System president and CEO Joe Koss to retire at the end of the year

Sep 18, 2020

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Dave & Buster’s lays off 1,300 employees in seven states as eatertainment continues to be hit hard by COVID-19 Dave & Buster’s lays off 1,300 employees in seven states as eatertainment continues to be hit hard by COVID-19

byJoanna Fantozzi

Sep 17, 2020

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Starbucks China sales have recovered almost completely from COVID-19 but U.S. performance will take another six months to bounce back

Starbucks China sales have recovered almost completely from COVID-19 but U.S. performance will take another six months to bounce back

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Cracker Barrel investor Biglari Capital Group makes another attempt to add board ally in latest potential proxy battle

Cracker Barrel investor Biglari Capital Group makes another attempt to add board ally in latest potential proxy battle

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Cracker Barrel is getting ready to open a catering-only ghost kitchen, expand Maple Street Biscuit Company in 2021

Cracker Barrel is getting ready to open a catering-only ghost kitchen, expand Maple Street Biscuit Company in 2021

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

American Blue Ribbon Holdings and affiliated Village Inn and Bakers Square restaurants emerge from bankruptcy

American Blue Ribbon Holdings and affiliated Village Inn and Bakers Square restaurants emerge from bankruptcy

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Dave & Buster’s Q2 same-store sales slide 87% amid pandemic-era eatertainment industry struggles

Dave & Buster’s Q2 same-store sales slide 87% amid pandemic-era eatertainment industry struggles

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Maison Kayser parent declares Chap. 11 bankruptcy

Maison Kayser parent declares Chap. 11 bankruptcy

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

TooJay’s Deli emerges from bankruptcy with new owner

TooJay’s Deli emerges from bankruptcy with new owner

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Papa John’s signs its largest development deal in North America in 20 years

Papa John’s signs its largest development deal in North America in 20 years

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Restaurants maintain steady service sentiment even as recovery slows

Restaurants maintain steady service sentiment even as recovery slows

byMarket Intelligence by GuestXM

Judge Invalidates Part of Joint Employer Rule

Federal judge rejects part of new joint-employer rule

Federal judge rejects part of new joint-employer rule

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Luby’s Inc. board approves plan for liquidation of Luby’s Cafeteria, Fuddruckers and more

Luby’s Inc. board approves plan for liquidation of Luby’s Cafeteria, Fuddruckers and more

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Chuck E. Cheese parent company CEC Entertainment secures $200 million of debtor in possession financing

Chuck E. Cheese parent company CEC Entertainment secures $200 million of debtor in possession financing

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Tropical Smoothie Cafe sold to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Tropical Smoothie Cafe sold to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chain restaurant CEO compensation in 2020 takes a pandemic-related hit

Chain restaurant CEO compensation in 2020 takes a pandemic-related hit

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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See how much restaurant CEOs made in 2019

See how much restaurant CEOs made in 2019

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Former McDonald’s franchisees seek millions in discrimination suit, alleging the company ‘steers’ Black operators into ‘crime-ridden’ underperforming neighborhoods

Former McDonald’s franchisees seek millions in discrimination suit, alleging the company ‘steers’ Black operators into ‘crime-ridden’ underperforming neighborhoods

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Blue Star Doughnuts LLC seeks Chap. 11 bankruptcy protection

Blue Star Doughnuts LLC seeks Chap. 11 bankruptcy protection

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Golden Gate Capital to sell Red Lobster Seafood Co. to group led by Thai Union

Golden Gate Capital to sell Red Lobster Seafood Co. to group led by Thai Union

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Analysis: 5 DoorDash strategies amid consolidation of its biggest rivals

Analysis: 5 DoorDash strategies amid consolidation of its biggest rivals

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Pizza Hut CFO Michael Diamond exits, takes role at parent of Michaels stores

Pizza Hut CFO Michael Diamond exits, takes role at parent of Michaels stores

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Papa John’s continues its hot streak with 24% same-store sales growth in August

Papa John’s continues its hot streak with 24% same-store sales growth in August

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Amanda Hall named chief operating officer of Clean Juice

Amanda Hall named chief operating officer of Clean Juice

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

How 27 restaurant companies performed in the first half, giving full picture of the coronavirus pandemic’s initial impact

How 27 restaurant companies performed in the first half, giving full picture of the coronavirus pandemic’s initial impact

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Mergers & Acquisitions

New $200M acquisition company eyes QSR segment

New $200M acquisition company eyes QSR segment

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

FAT Brands Johnny Rockets

Trending this week: FAT Brands announces its plan to acquire Johnny Rockets for $25 million

Trending this week: FAT Brands announces its plan to acquire Johnny Rockets for $25 million

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Blank-check company with deep bench of industry veterans launches to raise $200 million for restaurant acquisitions

Blank-check company with deep bench of industry veterans launches to raise $200 million for restaurant acquisitions

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Pizza Hut U.S. names Chequan Lewis chief equity officer overseeing diversity and inclusion at restaurants

Pizza Hut U.S. names Chequan Lewis chief equity officer overseeing diversity and inclusion at restaurants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Papa John’s, Darden investor Starboard Value seeks $300 million for blank-check acquisition

Papa John’s, Darden investor Starboard Value seeks $300 million for blank-check acquisition

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Potbelly takes $10M PPP loan after returning first-round funding in April

Potbelly takes $10M PPP loan after returning first-round funding in April

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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