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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.

Restaurant industry Demitri Diakantonis September 15

Restaurant industry Demitri Diakantonis September 15
Fresh&co restaurant chain buys a farm, as demand for local ingredients sprouts deals

Advent and JAB recently acquired restaurants that serve "natural" foods.

Restaurant industry Demitri Diakantonis August 2

Restaurant industry Demitri Diakantonis August 2
Data The weekly wrap: JAB, New Water Capital, Swander Pace

JAB acquires Panera Bread; New Water Capital buys Custom Made Meals, Swander Pace backs Passport Food.

Consumer goods industry April 7

Consumer goods industry April 7
JAB steps up challenge to Nestle and Starbucks with Panera deal

Cheddar's, Checkers and Bob Evans have been some other recent targets, as restaurant deals pick up.

Consumer goods industry April 5

Consumer goods industry April 5