Roark Capital’s Aggressive Buyout Strategy May Not Be Working

Roark Capital has built a restaurant empire rivaling McDonald’s in system-wide sales, yet questions linger over its investment strategy. With limited financial transparency and stalled IPOs, has Roark’s aggressive approach truly paid off for investors?

FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 20, 2024

The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on restaurant operators’ outlook on labor for 2025.

Guest Column: Explaining CEOs’ Short Shelf Life in 2024

The pressure is on restaurant chain CEOs to deliver fast in 2024. Private equity is largely to blame, according to one industry leader.

Food & Beverage Industry M&A: What to Expect in 2022

This webinar, hosted by the Food Institute, will look at the major M&A trends in the food and beverage industry in 2022, featuring presentations by John Siegler of BMO Capital Markets and David Schoeder of ...

Continued Private Equity Investments in Restaurants

Dunkin’ Brands is in talks to sell itself to private equity-backed Inspire Brands, reported The New York Times (Oct. 25). The deal would take Dunkin’ Brands private at a price of $106.50 a share, according …

Bankruptcies Common for Private Equity-Backed Grocers

Food Institute Focus – Bankruptcies Common for Private Equity-Backed Grocers