CHEVY CHASE, MD-Gazit-Globe, a firm affiliated with US center owner Equity One, acquires 5.1 million shares of Mills and is willing to spend $1.2 billion on the REIT.

CHEVY CHASE, MD-Gazit-Globe, a firm affiliated with US center owner Equity One, acquires 5.1 million shares of Mills and is willing to spend $1.2 billion on the REIT.

DALLAS-The operator of Chili's and other chains is upping franchisee ownership of its 1,700 restaurants from 20% to 30%.

OAK BROOK, IL-The acquisition, which will give Developers Diversified Realty 307 shopping centers in the Southeast, brings its portfolio to 800 assets.

OAK BROOK, IL-The acquisition, which will give Developers Diversified Realty 307 shopping centers in the Southeast, brings its portfolio to 800 assets.

BOCA RATON, FL-The retail-loving private-equity firm buys the 319-unit Italian, fast-casual chain and plans to grow it.

OAK BROOK, IL-Q3 same-store sales rose in all of the fast-food giant's divisions and were led by Europe's 7.6% year over year gain.

ST. LOUIS-The retailer's execs say that the chain has the potential for up to 375 units abroad, and its domestic work is far from done as well.