Darden Restaurants

Chuy's owns and operates full-service restaurants serving a menu of authentic, made-from-scratch Tex-Mex inspired dishes

In this environment, it is easier and cheaper for restaurant companies to add more stores by buying another chain because leases are very expensive right now.

Fortune Brands and HNI Corp. also made deals in the month of June.

Strategics have industry expertise, long-term investment horizons and financing already in place.

Despite the sector's intrinsic challenges in the digital age, retailers that offer 'Amazon-proof' items, luxury products and novel customer experiences are all attractive to buyers.