Fast casual dining

The sector has strong tailwinds as consumers spend more on food consumed outside the home.

October 18, 2024

Attractive valuations are driving Olive Garden owner Darden and others to make acquisitions.

September 17, 2024

Restaurant holding companies are all the rage but face real challenges.

August 12, 2024

A survey shows about two in five restaurants didn’t make a profit last year.

May 13, 2024

The firm has hired Piper Sandler as an advisor to explore a sale, refranchising or debt refinancing.

September 4, 2025

Dave’s now operates 310 locations and has sold rights to over 1,000 franchise units across the U.S., Canada and the Middle East.

June 3, 2025

The deal would mark one of the first major restaurant industry acquisitions of 2025.

February 26, 2025

Great Harvest Holdings is a fast-casual bakery and cafe concept with approximately 175 locations across the U.S.

October 3, 2024

The deal aims to solidify Craveworthy's position in the Mediterranean and chicken segments, respectively.

May 8, 2024

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