Podcast recap: Burger King borrows Domino's self-criticism playbook, Darden posts 4.2% comps despite headwinds, and Fat Brands CEO exit during Chapter 11 — signals on recovery tactics and portfolio st

Mar 23Burger King Domino's Offers & Promos Earnings

TThe Week in Restaurants

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Why restaurants should watch out for fake news

Episode covers fake news/reputation risk, Darden earnings, and Fat Brands' leadership transition — reputation and M&A signal but light on operator takeaways.

Mar 20Darden LongHorn Steakhouse

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A look at the bankruptcy of Fat Brands

Fat Brands bankruptcy reveals distress in multi-chain roll-up model and raises questions about debt-fueled acquisition strategies in restaurant consolidation.

Mar 18Fat Brands Twin Peaks M&A

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Fat Brands confidentially files to IPO its Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones restaurant chains

Fat Brands has confidentially filed to take Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones public, signaling management confidence in the financial performance of its casual-dining portfolio.

May 14Twin Peaks Smokey Bones M&A Funding

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Inside Fat Brands' acquisition of Fazoli’s

Fat Brands has acquired Fazoli's, expanding its portfolio of fast-casual and casual dining concepts.

Nov 2Fat Brands Fazoli's M&A

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FAT Brands to Buy Twin Peaks Restaurants for $300 Million

FAT Brands is acquiring Twin Peaks Restaurants in a $300 million deal, signaling continued consolidation among casual dining operators seeking to build scale.

Aug 31FAT Brands Twin Peaks M&A

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FAT Brands completes acquisition of Global Franchise Group, gains five restaurant brands

FAT Brands has completed its acquisition of Global Franchise Group, adding five restaurant brands to its portfolio.

Jul 22FAT Brands M&A Franchising