Finance & M&A — page 12

Last week, the giant Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group closed 10 locations, part of a plan to shutter 41 of the 314 locations it operated when it declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.

The Picklr, an indoor pickleball facility franchisor, will seek Chapter 11 restructure due to leases and a $4.5 to $4.8 million investment from a franchisee group.

Global retail sales growth, excluding foreign currency impact, was 3.2%.

AutoCanada Inc. has acquired two Colorworks Autobody collision repair facilities in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, B.C., while also appointing TD Securities Inc.

As the franchise space continues to see strong M&A activity, odds are the leadership team has discussed whether now is the right time to sell.

McAlister’s Deli is an American fast-casual restaurant franchise known for handcrafted sandwiches, baked potatoes (spuds), soups, salads, desserts, and world-famous sweet tea.

Did True Food Kitchen’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy come out of left field?

The coffee chain denied it was buying the burrito chain, but analysts offered an interesting view of what a mega-merger would have meant to the restaurant industry.

MTY Group has spent its history buying up brands, and in the process built up a portfolio of more than 80 brands, including notable U.S.

TruGolf acquires Polymath Research, creating a single-digitization company with two complementary revenue streams.

The Wendy's Company will release its third quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5.

LV Petroleum names Jonathan Pertchik as chairman of the board and appoints new board members, Peter Crage and Stephen J. Girsky.

We restaurant journalists have a standard example to represent the biggest possible story we could imagine in the business.

After selling its third-party management arm of the business in 2021, Surpass Senior Living is focusing on growth through ownership and potentially ground-up development.

Snap-on Incorporated will release 2026 third quarter results prior to the market open on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

McConnell Labs acquires Attain Cosmetics, rebrands as Modern Chemistry Labs

Dairy Queen is one of the most recognizable names in quick-service restaurants, with more than 7,800 locations in more than 20 countries.

Mergers and acquisitions can dramatically change the nature of your business.

SlateView Capital, a new real estate investment firm focused exclusively on senior housing, closed on the acquisition of Parkview Estates, marking its second community.

Mister Sparky Electric sees revenue growth from smart home upgrades

True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy with $42 million debt.

Playa Bowls is a fast-casual franchise specializing in acai bowls, pitaya bowls and other superfruit-based menu items.

Company's differentiated model based on Socialization-as-a-Service, positive reinforcement and enrichment resonates with pet parents.

The chain plans to sell itself to a long-term partner that shares a similar brand mindset that can set it up for long-term success.