J.H. Chapman Library

At J.H. Chapman, we keep pace with the new developments in the food industry. Only by staying up-to-date can we provide our clients with the premium service they deserve.

This online library shares industry news and relevant M & A transactions included in our Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census, a comprehensive annual guide to acquisition activity in the foodservice industry.

• The 2007 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census
  Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
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• Health & Nutrition Industry Census – Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions (June 2007)
   
• The 2006 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census
  Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
  (click here to print)
  
  
• The 2005 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census
  Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
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• The 2004 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census
  Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
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• The 2003 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census
  Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
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• Lessons Learned from Challenging Times - Preparations for owners of a franchise business to consider as they contemplate entering the market either as Buyers or Sellers. Written by Robert S. Hill. First published in Franchise Update - America's Best Franchise Business Guide 2003; reprinted by permission.
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• The 2002 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
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• The 2001 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
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• When a Business Changes Hands® - A comprehensive guide for business owners contemplating the sale of their business as prepared by the Principals of the J.H. Chapman Group, L.L.C.®
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• The 2000 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
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• The 1999 Chain Restaurant Merger and Acquisition Census Summary Report - Yearly summary of the merger and acquisition activity, including IPO’s and secondary offerings, in the chain restaurant industry. Key statistics include why buyers buy and why sellers sell. Prepared by David L. Epstein
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• Strategic Drivers of Successful Acquisitions - Speech presented by John W. Loeb at a Merger & Acquisition Food Distributors Conference.
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• Look Before You Leap - Deciding to open a restaurant is easy; preparing to succeed takes work. Nine steps in preparing yourself and your concept. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Complete Control - Ten personal commitments to redirect a declining concept.. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Foreign Buyers - Ten reasons why foreign buyers buy American companies. Eight reasons why foreign buyers avoid the U.S. restaurant industry. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Selling a Business (Restaurant Chain) - Step-by-step procedure in selling your restaurant chain. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Fast Trackers - Understand and nurture the brightest employees in your company. Several thoughts on mentoring a bright star in your organization. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• The Team Approach (to acquiring a business) - Assemble the right team before you start searching for a company to buy. Team members include your accountant, attorney, investment banker and yourself. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Determining Business Value - How to determine the value of your business. Seven reasons you might need a professional valuation. The three concepts of economic value. Five factors influencing economic value. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Going Public: The Pros and Cons - Going public is like riding a skateboard. The factors effecting the success of an IPO. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Ownership Succession (in a family-owned business) - When your heir is ready to take over your business. Six rules on teaching your children on how to succeed. The seven reasons to sell rather than give your company to your children. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• When Do You Sell Out? - The eight internal factors and the five external factors to consider before putting your company on the market. Several alternatives to selling your business. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• The Search for Investors - The four advantages to starting and the seven advantages to buying a business. Venture capitalist criteria including the five do’s and don’ts in seeking a venture investment. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Selling Your Business - The eight factors in choosing an investment banker. Determining what it is you have to sell. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• Managing Morale in a Merger - The do’s and don’ts of telling your employees about the decision to sell your business. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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• When Partnerships Go Awry - Common problems in restaurant partnerships and several possible solutions. Written by David L. Epstein, published in Restaurant Business magazine.
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