INDUSTRY UPDATES
Los Angeles-based Verde Bioresins Inc. agreed to be acquired by Nxu Inc. from Humanitario Capital for $16.2 million on Oct. 23.
Business
Denny’s, one of many fast-casual chains struggling with higher costs and changing consumer demand, says it’s closing about 150 restaurants.
Alhambra-based Astrana Health Inc. agreed to acquire Prospect Medical Systems Inc. from Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. for $745 million on November 8.
Opinion
There’s a reason candidates make stops at local eateries. It’s shorthand for connecting with voters. So who’s the winner when it comes to breaking bread?
Updates
Long Beach-based Molina Healthcare Inc. agreed to acquire Connecticare Holding Co. Inc. for $350 million on July 23.
Food
Get to know L.A.’s best Latin American restaurants from the 2023 101 Best Restaurant guide, featuring Mexican, Colombian, Salvadoran and Brazilian cuisines, among others.
Rev Group Inc. sold its Riverside-based bus manufacturing unit ElDorado National - California Inc. to Rivaz Inc. for $52 million on October 18.
Let these spots handle all the cooking while you enjoy the holiday.
A must-stop stop off California’s 101 highway. Plus, Josiah Citrin’s Mélisse at 25, a coffee shop turned restaurant, pizza pop-ups, Frenchy grilled cheese. And robots in the kitchen? Meet the Autocado. All in this week’s Tasting Notes.
Acuity Brands Technology Services Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire Costa Mesa-based QSC LLC from QSC Holdings Inc. and others for $1.2 billion on Oct. 24.