At what enterprise value was KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE acquired in 2022?

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What was the EV/EBITDA of KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE when it was acquired by DENNY'S?

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When was KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE acquired by DENNY'S?

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE was acquired by DENNY'S in 2022.

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07/2022

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE acquired by DENNY'S

UNITED STATES Hospitality & Leisure / Hospitality / Restaurants / Chains EV 50M - 150M USD

Context

Denny's Corporation acquired 100% of the assets of Keke's Breakfast Cafe. The transaction was funded through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings from Denny's existing revolving credit facility. Strategically, the acquisition allows Denny's to enter the fast-growing "A.M. eatery" segment with a proven, higher-price-point brand that complements its core diner business without cannibalizing its existing customer base. Keke's will operate as an independent subsidiary, maintaining its own leadership team, branding, and operational strategies to preserve its unique identity and millennial appeal. Denny's intends to leverage its extensive franchising infrastructure to scale Keke's into a multi-state brand, aiming to become a leading franchisor in the premium breakfast space. This deal highlights a consolidation trend in the restaurant industry where established giants acquire niche, high-growth concepts to capture shifting consumer preferences toward daytime-only dining and premium breakfast experiences.

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.0x).

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Target

KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE USA Consumer Services Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Restaurants Full-Service Restaurants Keke's Breakfast Cafe is a high-growth "A.M. eatery" concept specializing in handmade breakfast and lunch entrees. Headquartered in Florida, the chain operates a 52-unit network (as of July 2022) consisting of 44 franchised locations and 8 company-owned restaurants. The brand differentiates itself through a premium positioning, with price points approximately 20% higher than traditional family diners like Denny’s, successfully targeting high-income Gen Z and millennial consumers as well as families. Its menu emphasizes fresh ingredients, including fruits and vegetables delivered daily. The company’s value proposition is built on its "daytime cafe" model, which focuses on high-traffic breakfast and lunch windows, allowing for specialized operations and strong margins.

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Valuation range: EV 50M - 150M USD

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M USD

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Target: keke's breakfast cafe

Acquirer: denny's