Roark Capital

Can Roark’s Franchise Chops Power Another $5B Fund?

The franchise specialist is banking on digital growth, cheaper securitized debt and a potential Inspire listing to refresh its track record and secure its next $5 billion fund.

December 12, 2025

Consumer Goods

Who Will Buy Pizza Hut?

As restaurant dealmaking accelerates, Yum!’s exploration of options for Pizza Hut highlights growing demand for scaled brands.

November 28, 2025

Consumer Goods

Who Will Buy Del Taco?

A private equity firm makes sense for the right price.

May 15, 2025

Consumer Goods

Is Fast Food Poised to Rebound After a Brutal 2024?

Despite mounting macroeconomic headwinds, the fast food sector still offers several compelling opportunities for private equity investors.

April 15, 2025

Consumer Goods

KKR Purchases Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital for $2B

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a specialty bakery franchise known for its bundt cakes in a range of flavors and sizes.

March 25, 2026

Retail

Roark Capital Eyes Sale of Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes offers hand‑crafted bundt cakes in a variety of flavors and sizes.

October 31, 2025

Subway Names Jonathan Fitzpatrick as CEO

He succeeds John Chidsey, who retired in late 2024.

July 21, 2025

Consumer Goods

Roark Capital Acquires Dave’s Hot Chicken in $1B Deal

Dave’s now operates 310 locations and has sold rights to over 1,000 franchise units across the U.S., Canada and the Middle East.

June 3, 2025

Food & Beverage

Roark Capital Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Dave’s Hot Chicken

The deal would mark one of the first major restaurant industry acquisitions of 2025.

February 26, 2025

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