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Allison Copeland Donnelly Promoted to President of Restaurant Division at Al Copeland Investments

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Allison Copeland Donnelly Promoted to President of Restaurant Division at Al Copeland Investments

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Daddy’s Chicken Shack acquired by New Jersey multi-concept group

The fast-casual chain was developed for franchising by private-equity firm Area 15. New owner Esperto Hospitality Group plans expansion.

Bankrupt Popeyes franchisee is selling most of its restaurants

Sailormen Inc. has buyers for 97 locations across Florida and may close its remaining units.

Investment Summit returns to CREATE to connect emerging brands with investors

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright to keynote special CREATE session focused on growth and finance for leaders of emerging restaurants

Esperto Hospitality Group adds Madlener and Murrin to lead growth of Daddy’s Chicken Shack

Weeks after acquiring the fast-casual chicken brand Daddy’s Chicken Shack, Esperto Hospitality Group, the New Jersey multi-concept operator on July 7 named Todd Madlener as preside...

More Popeyes stores face closure in franchise bankruptcy: See an updated list of locations

More Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen locations are likely to close soon, the latest dramatic development in ongoing bankruptcy proceedings involving a prominent franchisee for the fast-f...

Panera parent JAB brings new leadership to consumer portfolio

The Luxembourg-based investment firm has named two co-heads of business development and portfolio management in New York and London.

A Massive Bankrupt Popeyes Franchisee Just Sold 97 Locations—Here’s What Happens to the Rest

Sailormen Inc. entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy with 136 Popeyes restaurants. Its auction shows how debt, leases, and weaker traffic are deciding which fast-food locations survive.

Union Township-based spice company Kalustyan partners with Awani Capital Management

Awani Capital Management, a middle-market private equity firm focused on essential business and industrial services, announced June 30 a strategic partnership with the owners of Ka...

Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Uses Rice Palace Deal to Build More Gaming Density in Louisiana

Church’s Texas Chicken adds a chief commercial officer

Kevin Nemeth most recently served as chief digital and marketing officer for Authentic Restaurant Brands

Awani Capital partners with Kalustyan to accelerate growth

Awani Capital Management has entered into a strategic partnership with the owners of Kalustyan a leading provider of specialty ingredients to spice blenders food processors flavour...

‘Take the brand worldwide’: Las Vegas investor buys Hot Dog on a Stick

Steve Siegel, the landlord behind the Siegel Suites apartments, added another eatery to his restaurant portfolio.

New Daddy’s Chicken Shack Owner Plans to Revive Concept in New Jersey

Daddy’s Chicken Shack is getting a reboot after Esperto Hospitality Group acquired the brand this month. Esperto, a New Jersey-based operator of several fine dining restaurants, pl...

Accel Entertainment Buys Louisiana Truck Stop Casino

Accel is buying the Rice Palace Truck Stop Casino in Crowley, La. Deal fits with buyer’s geographic diversification efforts Accel says transaction is “accretive” Distributed gaming...

Wendy’s names Steve Cirulis CFO

The former Potbelly executive will also serve as chief strategy officer, and will replace Ken Cook, who guided Wendy’s for months while it looked for new leadership.

Just Salad wins investment from Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson

It's the first restaurant investment for Brunson, or “Captain Clutch,” who has become an equity partner in the fast-casual salad chain, just weeks after winning the NBA Championshi...

Krispy Krunchy Chicken launches national giveaway

Swig signs 6 unit franchise deal to fuel South Texas growth

Taco Bell operator Southpaw expands Midwest footprint with Columbus acquisition

Chicken Salad Chick signs 25-unit development deal in New York

Erbert & Gerbert’s names Mark Krocer CEO

The industry veteran joins the 60-unit regional chain as it ratchets up expansion. Former CEO and owner Eric Wolfe moves to a chief development officer role.

Wingstop CEO Michael Skipworth isn't worried about growing wing competition

Despite a tough first quarter, he is confident in tailwinds such as the Club Wingstop loyalty launch and accelerated menu innovation.