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NRN editors discuss FAT Brands’ latest acquisition, Panera Brands’ possible IPO and the Top 500 Sep 29, 2023 Plus hear from Frances Allen, CEO of Checkers and Rally’s FAT Brands acquires Smokey Bones Barbecue for $30 million Sep 25, 2023 Smokey Bones was acquired by the Fatburger and Fazoli’s parent company from Sun Capital Partners Subway’s long and winding road to Roark Capital Group Aug 24, 2023 8-month sale process ends with affiliates of seasoned franchise private equity firm signing definitive agreement Subway sells to affliates of Arby’s investor Roark Capital Group Aug 24, 2023 Quick-service restaurant brand has ‘bright future,’ CEO John Chidsey says Roark reportedly leads bids at $9.6B for Subway, paper says Aug 21, 2023 Wall Street Journal says deal could be finalized this week, though restaurant company isn’t commenting until transaction is completed Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity Aug 15, 2023 Rhône Capital sold the fine dining restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount; Barry McGowan to stay on as CEO Report: Pollo Tropical to be sold for $225M Aug 07, 2023 The deal would add the Latin American-inspired chicken chain to Authentic Restaurant Brands’ growing portfolio. Denny’s continues to press toward 24-hour systemwide goal Aug 02, 2023 About 75% of its restaurants are operating with late-night hours and goal is 90%, diner brand executives say. Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
FAT Brands acquires Smokey Bones Barbecue for $30 million Sep 25, 2023 Smokey Bones was acquired by the Fatburger and Fazoli’s parent company from Sun Capital Partners Subway’s long and winding road to Roark Capital Group Aug 24, 2023 8-month sale process ends with affiliates of seasoned franchise private equity firm signing definitive agreement Subway sells to affliates of Arby’s investor Roark Capital Group Aug 24, 2023 Quick-service restaurant brand has ‘bright future,’ CEO John Chidsey says Roark reportedly leads bids at $9.6B for Subway, paper says Aug 21, 2023 Wall Street Journal says deal could be finalized this week, though restaurant company isn’t commenting until transaction is completed Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity Aug 15, 2023 Rhône Capital sold the fine dining restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount; Barry McGowan to stay on as CEO Report: Pollo Tropical to be sold for $225M Aug 07, 2023 The deal would add the Latin American-inspired chicken chain to Authentic Restaurant Brands’ growing portfolio. Denny’s continues to press toward 24-hour systemwide goal Aug 02, 2023 About 75% of its restaurants are operating with late-night hours and goal is 90%, diner brand executives say. Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
Subway’s long and winding road to Roark Capital Group Aug 24, 2023 8-month sale process ends with affiliates of seasoned franchise private equity firm signing definitive agreement Subway sells to affliates of Arby’s investor Roark Capital Group Aug 24, 2023 Quick-service restaurant brand has ‘bright future,’ CEO John Chidsey says Roark reportedly leads bids at $9.6B for Subway, paper says Aug 21, 2023 Wall Street Journal says deal could be finalized this week, though restaurant company isn’t commenting until transaction is completed Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity Aug 15, 2023 Rhône Capital sold the fine dining restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount; Barry McGowan to stay on as CEO Report: Pollo Tropical to be sold for $225M Aug 07, 2023 The deal would add the Latin American-inspired chicken chain to Authentic Restaurant Brands’ growing portfolio. Denny’s continues to press toward 24-hour systemwide goal Aug 02, 2023 About 75% of its restaurants are operating with late-night hours and goal is 90%, diner brand executives say. Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
Subway sells to affliates of Arby’s investor Roark Capital Group Aug 24, 2023 Quick-service restaurant brand has ‘bright future,’ CEO John Chidsey says Roark reportedly leads bids at $9.6B for Subway, paper says Aug 21, 2023 Wall Street Journal says deal could be finalized this week, though restaurant company isn’t commenting until transaction is completed Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity Aug 15, 2023 Rhône Capital sold the fine dining restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount; Barry McGowan to stay on as CEO Report: Pollo Tropical to be sold for $225M Aug 07, 2023 The deal would add the Latin American-inspired chicken chain to Authentic Restaurant Brands’ growing portfolio. Denny’s continues to press toward 24-hour systemwide goal Aug 02, 2023 About 75% of its restaurants are operating with late-night hours and goal is 90%, diner brand executives say. Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
Roark reportedly leads bids at $9.6B for Subway, paper says Aug 21, 2023 Wall Street Journal says deal could be finalized this week, though restaurant company isn’t commenting until transaction is completed Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity Aug 15, 2023 Rhône Capital sold the fine dining restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount; Barry McGowan to stay on as CEO Report: Pollo Tropical to be sold for $225M Aug 07, 2023 The deal would add the Latin American-inspired chicken chain to Authentic Restaurant Brands’ growing portfolio. Denny’s continues to press toward 24-hour systemwide goal Aug 02, 2023 About 75% of its restaurants are operating with late-night hours and goal is 90%, diner brand executives say. Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity Aug 15, 2023 Rhône Capital sold the fine dining restaurant chain for an undisclosed amount; Barry McGowan to stay on as CEO Report: Pollo Tropical to be sold for $225M Aug 07, 2023 The deal would add the Latin American-inspired chicken chain to Authentic Restaurant Brands’ growing portfolio. Denny’s continues to press toward 24-hour systemwide goal Aug 02, 2023 About 75% of its restaurants are operating with late-night hours and goal is 90%, diner brand executives say. Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
Report: Pollo Tropical to be sold for $225M Aug 07, 2023 The deal would add the Latin American-inspired chicken chain to Authentic Restaurant Brands’ growing portfolio. Denny’s continues to press toward 24-hour systemwide goal Aug 02, 2023 About 75% of its restaurants are operating with late-night hours and goal is 90%, diner brand executives say. Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
Denny’s continues to press toward 24-hour systemwide goal Aug 02, 2023 About 75% of its restaurants are operating with late-night hours and goal is 90%, diner brand executives say. Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
Pinstripes plans to go public in Banyan SPAC deal Jun 23, 2023 Company has 13 large-scale venues and expects deal to value it at about $520M NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More
NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown Jun 16, 2023 Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen Load More first previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next last Load More