The deal is priced at $200 million or $17.25 a share

Modern Market and Lemonade parent company Butterfly Equity is acquiring Qdoba for an unspecified amount; each will continue to operate as a separate brand

Family dining brand works on staffing to return to 24/7 openings

Franchise operator expands quick-service, c-store portfolio with fast-casual brand

The better-burger restaurant chain has become more efficient and focused on off-premises business

Pizza vending machines and AI-powered pie-makers have become the new must-have automation technology; Wow Bao invests in vending machines

Michigan-based franchisee adds 6 Jacksonville units and plans to open first Taco John’s later this year

Third-generation Florida operators plan to retire after planned Oct. 1 sale

Chef Andrew Gruel said he plans to expand Big Parm pizza and to open Calico Fish House