AdvertisementThere's a good chance that just one private equity firm owns one of your favorite restaurant chains.
Its latest acquisition happened last year when it acquired Subway, which operates the most stores out of any restaurant chain in the US.
But Roark's holdings include other restaurants that you've probably visited before:Roark Capital owns almost 20 restaurant brands, from Carl's Jr. to Dunkin'.
AdvertisementThe private equity firm also has investments in The Cheesecake Factory, which is publicly traded, as well as midwestern burger chain Culver's.
AdvertisementWhile Roark owns a lot of restaurant brands, it's hardly the only private equity player in the industry.
Persons:
—, Carl's Jr, Dunkin, Tyler Le, Roark, Jimmy John's, Auntie Anne's, Howard Roark, Ayn, TriArtisan
Organizations:
Buffalo Wild Wings, Roark Capital Group, Service, Business, Roark Capital, Hooters, TriArtisan Capital, Bay Capital
Locations:
Subway, Arby's, Carl's, Atlanta, Ayn Rand's, Nestle, Mars