Buddy’s Pizza won “significant” investment
Buddy’s Pizza announced a partnership with private-investment firm CapitalSpring in January to recapitalize the Detroit-based pizza chain and accelerate new store growth. The details of the deal weren't disclosed.
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Taïm expanded with help from Chipotle vets
In February, Phil Petrilli led a group of fast-casual veterans to support the brand's growth in its first foray with investors.
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Bain affiliate led investment in By Chloe
New York City-based By Chloe, which was begun as a division of ESquared Hospitality, received an investment with a group led by Bain Capital Double Impact in April to double its number of units. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Oprah Winfrey invested in True Food Kitchen
Oprah Winfrey made an equity investment in True Food Kitchen in July and took a seat on its board.
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Native Foods Café acquired by Millstone Capital Advisors
Native Foods was acquired by private-equity-firm Millstone Capital Advisors for an undisclosed amount in June. Former owner Daniel Dolan retained a stake and remains on the board.
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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group acquired Barteca
The $325 million deal added Barcelona Wine Bar and Bartaco concepts to Del Frisco's Restaurant Group portfolio.
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Tech pioneer Stacked acquired by private-equity
The five-unit Stacked: Food Well Built concept was acquired by private-equity firms Hargett Hunter and TriSpan in September.
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Pokéworks got financial lift to grow brand
Toridoll Holdings Corporation of Japan didn't disclose the details of their investment in the poke concept but said it was "significant".
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Jollibee Foods Corp. bought stake in Tortas Frontera
The Philippine company paid $12.4 million for 47-percent interest in Rick Bayless’ fast-casual brand.
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Urban Plates to triple in size with financing
The $38 million finance deal will enable the brand to add an additional 40 units over the next few years.
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Kitchen United won $10M investment
Danny Meyer firm invested in Goldbelly
Enlightened Hospitality Investments, a fund founded by restaurateur Danny Meyer, led a $20 million second-round investment in the brand.
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Punch Bowl Social secured additional funding
The $20 million investment came from CrowdOut Capital LLC, a web-based platform that allows smaller players to invest in corporate debt.
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Spread Bagelry received private-equity investment
MVP Capital Partners made an undisclosed investment in the Philadelphia-based brand to expand further.
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La Boulangerie acquired Loving Cup
The owners of Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and La Boulangerie added to their portfolio of niche brands with the acquisition of Loving Cup in September.
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Crafthouse secured $250M to expand
The deal with American Development Partners called for 100 new locations in five years.
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Caviar invested in Bamboo Asia
The founders of Caviar gave funds to expand the tech-fueled fast-casual concept.
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The Madera Group secured nearly $21M in funding
The company planned to use Breakwater Management investment to add 13 more locations concentrated in the West.
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Eatsa received investment from private-equity firm
Valor Equity Partners invested an undisclosed amount in the technology brand with brands to find new life in fast-casual concepts.
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Fat Brands acquired Yalla Mediterranean
Fast-casual brand joined the portfolio of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Café for an undisclosed amount.
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