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Chuck Chapman

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Act III Holdings

Announcement

Act III Holdings is pleased to announce that Francisco (Frank) Alonso, a long-time friend of the Act III team, has joined the company in the role of Partner, effective January 6, 2025. 

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GLOBE NEWSWIRE

Act III Holdings Announces Strategic Investment in Honest Greens Barcelona



Act III’s involvement will provide capital and expertise to help scale Honest Greens as it continues its rapid expansion, supporting its goal to transform the dining landscape across Europe.

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BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Announces Cooperation Agreement with Act III Holdings



Act III has agreed to a customary standstill, voting commitment, and related provisions in connection with the Cooperation Agreement.

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Boston Globe

Ron Shaich takes Life Alive and Level99 concepts out of state for first time in 2024

Ron Shaich, Panera’s cofounder, already has a few businesses in mind, including the Life Alive chain that specializes in plant-based meals and the Level99 venture that combines “escape room” puzzles with craft beer and a restaurant menu.


BOSTON GLOBE

‘There’s a hunger for this type of entertainment’: The escape room business is expanding

Local companies are broadening the concept of interactive entertainment as more people seek an alternative to screen time


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Panera’s Founder Backed an IPO Smash. What He’s Investing in Now.

Ron Shaich had little reason to believe that the cookie shop he opened in downtown Boston when he was 26 would amount to much more than that. But the 400-square-foot store morphed in the next four decades into a network of more than 2,000 cafes now known as Panera Bread.

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