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Attraction No. 1
The Graveyard
15 companies classified as no longer operating. 47 more await classification. Read the stones.
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The Zombie Tent
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Businesses that ceased operations and came back. 34 more are still open and classified Active / Distressed.
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Los Tacos No. 1
Posts selected on September 4, 2026 about Los Tacos No. 1 and private equity. The posts express opinions and predictions, not verified changes in prices, portions, or quality.
Snapshotted 2026-09-04 · not evidence
Los Tacos portion sizes after private equity starts executing on its EBITDA margin-maxxing playbook
Read →@_DBourLos Tacos No. 1Apparently los taco secured a private equity investment and I want to jump off something. I have been to Mexico City and Los Tacos is still in my top 3.
Read →@ranjanxroyLos Tacos No. 1Shocked Los Tacos only got a PE check today. Felt like the full playbook over the past two years: massive expansion, declining quality, rising prices.
Read →@TJ_KawaLos Tacos No. 1I love Los Tacos and tacos are gaining in NYC so cashing out is smart. I am afraid PE may ruin it as they optimize for profit over food quality.
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Sharply critical
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Los Tacos portion sizes after private equity starts executing on its EBITDA margin-maxxing playbook
Read →@_DBourLos Tacos No. 1Apparently los taco secured a private equity investment and I want to jump off something. I have been to Mexico City and Los Tacos is still in my top 3.
Read →@ranjanxroyLos Tacos No. 1Shocked Los Tacos only got a PE check today. Felt like the full playbook over the past two years: massive expansion, declining quality, rising prices.
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The whole midway
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Research
A study of 51 PE-acquired hospitals found a 25.4% relative increase in hospital-acquired adverse events compared with matched controls.
In-hospital mortality decreased slightly; mortality by 30 days after discharge showed no differential change. The observational study used Medicare claims from 2009–2019.
Kannan, Bruch & Song. JAMA (2023). Summary of findings.
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