In the world of restaurant mergers and acquisitions, big deals — like 2017’s sales of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen ($1.8b) or Panera Bread (~$7.5b) — tend to
Before making an investment, funds and private investors want to know as much as possible about the business opportunity. This due diligence checklist will help
Restaurants provide potential investors with a Confidential Information Memorandum early in the deal process. The document is designed to give firms a clear and accurate
Food tech has made its mark on the restaurant industry in a major way. In fact, we’re witnessing such a seismic change that the full
A slew of headlines have plagued the GCC in recent months — many related to poor economic conditions brought on by political issues and sagging
As Private Equity activity continues to flourish in the foodservice sector, restaurant valuation multiples have followed suit — rising even when deal volumes drop. Premiums
In 2015, estimates pegged the value of restaurant mergers and restaurant acquisitions (M&A) in the US at roughly $120.8 billion, jumping 58% from the previous
On the heels of the most disruptive force to ever hit the foodservice industry, the coronavirus pandemic, investor interest in the space remains high. While
Ahead of taking on an investment partner or as an investor evaluating the foodservice space, it can be helpful to review a restaurant investment glossary
The food and beverage investment banking coverage group has proved attractive for investors in recent years. Changing demographics, shifting consumer habits, and household income are
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