Cracker Barrel Divests Maple Street Biscuit Company: A Strategic Retreat to Core Operations

Cracker Barrel Divests Maple Street Biscuit Company: A Strategic Retreat to Core Operations

LEBANON, Tennessee – In a definitive move to streamline its portfolio and shore up its balance sheet, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. has officially announced its exit from the fast-casual breakfast sector. The company confirmed on Monday the sale of the Maple Street Biscuit Company trademark, intellectual property, and assets associated with 35 of […]


The Great Franchise Realignment: Mas Restaurant Group Divests Ohio Portfolio to Southpaw in Strategic Pivot

The Great Franchise Realignment: Mas Restaurant Group Divests Ohio Portfolio to Southpaw in Strategic Pivot

COLUMBUS, OH — In a move that further signals a massive consolidation trend within the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, Mas Restaurant Group (MRG) has officially announced the divestiture of its entire Ohio portfolio. The sale, confirmed on June 26, 2026, involves 43 Taco Bell locations transferred to Southpaw, a leading multi-brand franchise operator. This transaction […]


IFF Divests Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners in Strategic Reshaping

IFF Divests Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners in Strategic Reshaping

New York, NY – May 29, 2026 – International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a global leader in the ingredients and solutions sector, has announced a pivotal divestiture of its food ingredients business to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed sum, marks a significant stride in IFF’s ongoing strategic […]