date:Jan 17, 2014
December, Darden Restaurants announced it will either sell or spin off Red Lobster. In November, Roark Capital Croup, the parent company of chains such as Arby's, Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon, acquired CEK Inc., the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. Ruby Tuesday and Dave Busters are likely the next targets for sale, with rumors the two chains are on the block.