M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-05-30 |
| Target | Applebee’s International |
| Sector | Restaurants |
| Buyer(s) | Argonne Capital Group |
| Sellers(s) | Dine Brands |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Argonne Capital Group is a private investment firm that looks to acquire majority interests in cash flow positive companies. Argonne seeks businesses that can benefit from the firm's real estate and financing experience in terms of growth through new unit development. Sectors of interest include restaurants, retail, manufacturing, distribution, fitness, consumer services, dealerships, and light industrial. The Firm can commit up to $100 million per transaction and general targets companies with cash-flow of $5 to $150 million. Argonne Capital Group was established in 2003 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 11 |
| Sector: Restaurants M&A | 3 of 4 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| State: California M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 4 of 11 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-21 |
Krystal
Dunwoody, Georgia, United States Krystal is an operator of a chain of restaurants well known for its signature menu item, the famous Krystal Burger, with its steamed-in onion flavor. Krystal hamburgers are still served fresh and hot off the grill on the iconic square bun at 300 restaurants in 10 states. Krystal was founded in 1932 and is based in Dunwoody, Georgia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-24 |
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Irving, Texas, United States On The Border is a full-service Mexican restaurant brand, offering a wide variety of Mexican favorites, with a focus on fresh, signature and value-oriented dishes, complemented by a full offering of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina was founded in 1982 and is based in Irving, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Sector | Restaurants |
| Employees | 992 |
| Revenue | 812M USD (2024) |
Dine Brands owns and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP brands. With more than 3,600 restaurants combined in 19 countries, over 400 franchisees. Dine Brands Global is one of the full-service restaurant companies in the world. Dine Brands was founded in 1958 and is based in Pasadena, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 2 |
| Sector: Restaurants M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 2 of 2 |
| State: California M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-29 |
Applebee’s International
Glendale, California, United States Applebee’s International operates food restaurant chains in US. Applebee’s International was founded in 1980 and is based in Glendale, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-05 |
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Irving, Texas, United States Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is an operator of a fast-casual Baja-style Mexican food concept that has built its reputation on an unwavering promise to promptly and efficiently provide guests with generous helpings of uniquely flavorful foods at a fair price in a fun atmosphere. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop was founded in 2003 and is based in Irving, Texas. |
Buy | $80M |
