After a muffled M&A period, the proposed $11.3 billion acquisition may get others in the restaurant industry buzzing

The Equinox executive replaces Ken Kuick; the fast-casual chain also promotes Kathy Lockhart to the new role of chief accounting officer

Inspire Brands’ $11.3 billion acquisition of Dunkin’ Brands will help to ‘diversify and globalize’ its portfolio and strengthen technology innovation, analysts say

Fast-casual restaurant brand buys 5 franchised units in Denver, continues to eye China

The latest discrimination suit was filed by two brothers who are accusing McDonald’s USA of purposely placing Black operators in underperforming stores; the quick-service chain says they have given financial support to Jim and Darryl Byrd when...

Amici Partners Group buys struggling family-dining chain's assets, including 50 company-operated stores; Amici is an affiliate to Red Mango and RedBrick Pizza operator BRIX Holdings; Sun Capital recently sold Johnny Rockets to FAT Brands

With no added support, 40% of surveyed operators expect they will be unlikely to be in business 6 months from now

Miller’s appointment comes as the company continues to shore up its human-resources division; Miller previously worked at VF Corporation, parent of brands such as Vans, Timberland and The North Face