Consumer Goods Rapper Drake Buys Stake in Dave’s Hot ChickenThe target also counts Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner and actor Samuel L. Jackson as investors.September 20, 2021
SPACs Tim Hortons China Reportedly Near $1.8B SPAC DealSilver Crest is backed by China-focused PE firm Ascendent Capital Partners.August 12, 2021
Consumer Goods Mercato’s Andrew Smith: Now is a “Golden Age” for RestaurantsInnovations include delivery companies, touchless technology and ghost kitchens.July 15, 2021
Consumer Goods Krispy Kreme Seeks $640M in IPO as Sales Move OnlineJAB will continue to own almost 78 percent of the company’s shares after the IPO.June 22, 2021
Strategic Buyers Yum Acquires Food Tech Company DragontailDragontail’s software focuses on managing the entire food preparation process from order through delivery.May 27, 2021
Investment Banking PJ Solomon CEO Marc Cooper: Dealmaking Will Stay “Red Hot” in H2"The pandemic signaled the importance of digital innovation," Cooper says.May 27, 2021
Food & Beverage Diversis-Backed Black Box Intelligence Acquires MillerPulseMillerPulse is a data analytics firm that works in the restaurant industry.May 18, 2021
Retail Authentic Brands and Simon Buy Eddie BauerSales of outdoor gear thrived during the pandemic as Americans sought diversion from lockdowns.May 10, 2021
Investment Banking Consumers Eager to Go Out for DinnerFine dining is poised to come back, says Duff & Phelps' Josh Benn in this Q&A.March 24, 2021
