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Los Tacos No. 1 secured investment from TSG Consumer Partners to fuel expansion, signaling investor confidence in the NYC-based Mexican concept's growth potential.
McDonald's divested from a majority stake in a restaurant chain, a decision the source characterizes as potentially costly to the company.
Yum Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital and Yum China in two separate transactions valued at $2.7 billion total.
7 Brew has made a $143 million offer to acquire 73 Salad and Go locations in bankruptcy, outbidding Dutch Bros for the assets.
Chipotle opened its first Asian location in Seoul through a joint venture with Sangmidang Holdings, signaling a strategic test market for potential further regional expansion.
Red Lobster closed 160 restaurants following its bankruptcy filing, signaling continued consolidation pressure in the casual dining segment as operators navigate cost and debt challenges.
Dutch Bros declined to match 7 Brew's bid for Salad and Go locations, signaling a strategic focus on its core beverage concept rather than geographic expansion into quick-service salad.
Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have completed their acquisition of Bonchon, the Korean fried chicken chain.
Yum Brands has acquired Pizza King, a 1980s-era pizza chain, signaling a shift toward building a leaner, faster-growing portfolio.
Jollibee listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, expanding its capital-raising options as the Philippine chain pursues international growth.
HTeaO, a Texas iced tea concept, reported $147M in 2025 sales and is positioning its water purification system and customization capabilities as differentiation points in the beverage market under new
SURMOUNT advised Pulse Restaurant Group on its acquisition of 50 Popeyes locations, expanding Pulse's footprint in the chicken-sandwich segment.
Pizza Hut closed hundreds of locations last year amid a transition in ownership.
A Stamford-based equity firm has completed a $1.5 billion acquisition of a major pizza restaurant chain.
Wendy's promoted a new CMO, Pizza Hut separated from Yum Brands, and independent restaurants have seen sales growth, according to a debate between industry analysts.
Yum! Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut U.S. to LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion, marking the brand's first new ownership since 1977.
A pub restaurant chain is closing all 89 of its locations today.
Jersey Mike's stock price reached a new low on the NYSE, though the source provides no detail on the cause or timing of the decline.
Maria Rivera, former Krispy Kreme president, has launched RC Hospitality Group to support emerging restaurant brands led by female and minority entrepreneurs.
SupplyCaddy, a restaurant packaging and supply chain service founded in 2020, secured growth investment from existing partner CEAS Investments and counts more than 70 brands among its clients.
A major global pizza chain has been officially sold for $2.7 billion.
Following Salad and Go's bankruptcy, two major coffee chains are competing to acquire its vacant locations.
Regional pizza brand acquiring competitor locations — notable only if Riko's signals a rollup strategy relevant to larger chains.
Sysco is a supplier, not a restaurant operator; regulatory scrutiny of this deal affects food costs and supply chain but isn't core to brand-side marketing/loyalty strategy.
CPG acquisition story (Barilla/Goodles) — not restaurant-industry relevant; audience cares about chain M&A, not packaged-goods manufacturing deals.
