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Technology

American Express is acquiring Tock from Squarespace for $400M

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2024

The deal solidifies Amex as a major player in restaurant reservations and will unlock more perks for cardholders.

Financing

Burger King franchisee Sun Holdings makes a play for Uncle Julio's

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2024

The large operator has acquired the debt in the casual-dining Mexican chain, paving the way for a potential acquisition.

Technology

SoundHound AI acquires restaurant-ordering marketplace Allset

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 20, 2024

The deal moves the company closer to its goal of bringing voice-enabled restaurant ordering to smart cars and TVs.

Financing

Saladworks-parent WOWorks is shopping for new brands to buy

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 20, 2024

The platform company is almost finished assimilating its existing six brands. Now it's time to add to the family, said CEO Kelly Roddy.

Operations

Atlas Restaurant Group acquires majority stake in Big Fish Restaurant Group

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 20, 2024

The strategic partnership brings to 50 the number of restaurants within Baltimore-based Atlas' portfolio.

Financing

Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires Alamo Drafthouse

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 12, 2024

The Austin, Texas-based restaurant-movie theater hybrid will be operated by a new division within the studio called Sony Pictures Experiences.

Operations

Tijuana Flats hires turnaround pro James Greco as CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 10, 2024

Greco, former CEO of Bruegger's and Sbarro, steps in as the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain navigates bankruptcy under new ownership.

Financing

Noodles & Company makes a deal with an activist

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2024

The fast-casual chain, working its way through sales and profitability challenges, gave a board seat to an activist investor. But that’s not the only activist it has.

Financing

The former CEO of Famous Dave's is making a play for Rubio's and BurgerFi

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2024

Jeff Crivello has been buying up brands like Cowboy Jack's this year. He is now turning to the two struggling fast-casual chains after acquiring their debt, giving him a good chance to buy both.

Financing

Struggling Burgerfi is exploring strategic alternatives

By Jonathan Maze on May 30, 2024

The owner of two fast-casual chains cited its liquidity challenges as it replaced its chairman, gave top executives incentives to stick around and sought assistance from its lenders.

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