Yum! Brands To Acquire Habit Burger Grill

Yum! Brands’ new CEO David Gibbs openly talked last year about the company’s desire to add to its stable through acquisitions. It has now followed through on that with the announcement Jan. 6 that it will acquire Irvine, Calif.-based The Habit Restaurants, parent of fast-casual burger concept Habit Burger Grill. The chain operates more than…