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This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Holiday surprises

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2017

Restaurants gave and received their share of aha's. Here's a sampling.

For sale: Joe's Crab Shack, Brick House Tavern

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2017

Parent company Ignite Restaurant Group said it is looking for a buyer for the whole company or one of the chains.

Meet Panera's new owner

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2017

Suddenly, there's a new restaurant giant on the scene. Here's a peek inside little-known JAB Holding Co.

Tao Group added to MSG holdings

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2017

The owner of several sports teams and concert halls bought a 62.5% stake for $181 million, with plans to co-develop entertainment venues with restaurants.

Fertitta continues his shopping spree with late bid for Joe's, Brick House

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 16, 2017

The reported offer tops an already-inked purchase deal by almost 10%, and comes days after the Landry's owner bought 50% of Catch.

PE firm buys 2 breakfast-lunch chains

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2017

First Watch and The Egg & I are now part of a portfolio that also includes The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Joe's Crab Shack closures top 40

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2017

The casual chain has quietly been cut by more than a third as it awaits a change in ownership.

Financing

Gold Star Chili buys Tom+Chee

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 10, 2017

The acquisition comes four years after an appearance on "Shark Tank" provided the tomato soup and grilled cheese chain with notoriety, franchise prospects and growth capital.

Financing