Xperience Restaurant Group acquires Rio Mambo Tex Mex y Mas and The Rim

Mar 02, 2023

The Calif.-based parent company of Chevys Fresh Mex, Sol, and Solita expands into Texas with the acquisition of these two brands from RM Restaurant Group

Subway announces potential sale of the company

Feb 14, 2023

The sandwich chain announced Tuesday that it is going through a sale exploration process

FG Financial and former Jimmy John’s CEO form Craveworthy restaurant group

Jan 27, 2023

The four starter brands include Wing It On, Krafted Burger + Tap, Budlong Hot Chicken, and The Lucky Cat Poke Company

Report: Subway is exploring a potential sale

Jan 12, 2023

The Wall Street Journal reports that Subway has retained advisers to consider a potential sale with an estimated valuation at $10-plus billion.

16 Handles owner acquires New York cookie dough brand DŌ

Jan 03, 2023

DŌ Cookie Dough Confections company was acquired by 16 Handles owner and CEO Neil Hershman for an undisclosed amount

The year in M&A: Explained

Jan 03, 2023

Hear about the highlights of the year from managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

A tale of two restaurant acquisitions

Dec 23, 2022

Freshii and Rusty Taco were both acquired this week. Hear their different stories.

Inspire Brands sells Rusty Taco to Gala Capital Partners

Dec 19, 2022

Private investment firm Gala Capital Partners picked up the fast-casual brand for an undisclosed amount

Canadian fast-casual chain Freshii to be acquired by franchisor Foodtastic for $74.4 million

Dec 19, 2022

Foodtastic all-cash acquisition of healthy fast-casual chain Freshii is meant to help grow the chain and improve profitability

20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022

Dec 08, 2022

2022 was a slightly calmer year than usual for mergers and acquisitions in the restaurant industry, with 20 such deals having been made, but that doesn’t mean it was any less interesting than years past...