Panera Bread

M&A wrap: Zoe’s Kitchen, Cava Group, Panera Bread, Ron Shaich, Tyson Foods

Cava Group, backed by investors including Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich, is acquiring restaurant chain Zoe's Kitchen Inc. (NYSE: ZOES) for about $300 million, as Americans spend more money at restaurants.

August 17, 2018

Private Equity

M&A daily wrap: Stephen Feinberg, Cerberus, Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board, Tyson Foods

President Trump taps Cerberus founder Stephen Feinberg to head President Trump's Intelligence Advisory Board; Tyson buys companies to meet sustainability goals.

May 15, 2018

Strategic Buyers

Buy now, pay later helps JAB billionaires build beverage empire

Favorable financing terms with bean suppliers helps JAB build up cash to pay for companies such as Panera.

January 30, 2018

Food & Beverage

Dr Pepper merges with JAB-backed Keurig

The move continues JAB's buying spree, following deals for Panera Bread and Caribou.

January 29, 2018

Food & Beverage

Panera buys Au Bon Pain, extending takeover spree for JAB

The deal reunites two brands that were once owned by the same parent company.

November 09, 2017

Retail

What’s attracting hungry buyers to restaurants? Here are 7 trends

Restaurants are scrambling to meet new demands from diners who want cuisine they believe is healthy, responsibly-sourced, budget-friendly and fast. Sandwich shop Jimmy John's are among some notable investments.

September 15, 2017