Lemonis is Eyeing Purchase of Portillo’s Chain

Marcus Lemonis, CEO and chairman of Camping World Inc. and Good Sam Enterprises LLC, said he is interested in purchasing Portillo’s. The Portillo Restaurant Group said earlier this week it is looking for a potential buyer for the Portillo’s chain, which includes 38 fast casual restaurants selling hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and other fare. […]

Hoefer Files Suit Against GCT, Claiming Fraud

Charles Hoefer Jr. has brought suit against Global Caravan Technologies Inc. (GCT), citing a “conspiracy to defraud” Hoefer of “rightful majority ownership, employment and executive leadership.” In a high-profile March 7 product launch, Speedway Ind.-based GCT unveiled plans for its 35-foot Carbon travel trailer that the company claimed would revolutionize the marketplace with its ultralightweight […]

Bank of the West is RVDA Expo Bronze Partner

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Bank of the West is a Bronze Partner for the 2014 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 10-14 at Bally’s on the Las Vegas Strip. According to a press release, the convention is sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada and the RV Learning Center. “We want to thank Bank […]