Finance & M&A — page 11

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.

Colonial Group has acquired Foster Fuels, a diversified distributor of fuel, propane and lubricants as well as a provider of fueling solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and government customers across the U.S.

As announced on September 1, 2026, Red Robin completed the substantial majority of the closings under its three refranchising transactions with Op Burgers, LLC, Kuber Oregon, LLC and Kuber Washington, LLC, and Evergreen Dining LLC.

ALEXIS LAUREN, the ultra-luxe, founder-led medspa brand known for pairing medical-grade aesthetic treatments with elevated hospitality, is building on strong momentum as it prepares to open its first Orlando location…

LTC Properties is accelerating its senior housing investment strategy with a $160 million acquisition and divesting two non-senior housing operating portfolio portfolios.