Private Equity Firm

Roark Capital

AUM$37 billion

Founded2001

HQAtlanta, GA

Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on franchise and multi-unit businesses.

Track Record

Performance

Total Acquisitions5

Bankruptcy Rate0%

Avg Hold Period0.2yrs

Known Tactics

Playbook

Menu Simplification

COMMON

menu simplification is a common PE tactic.

Supply Chain Consolidation

COMMON

supply chain consolidation is a common PE tactic.

Franchisee Fee Increases

COMMON

franchisee fee increases is a common PE tactic.

Marketing Spend Reduction

COMMON

marketing spend reduction is a common PE tactic.

Ingredient Cost Reduction

COMMON

ingredient cost reduction is a common PE tactic.

Portfolio Companies

Current and former holdings

Arby's

Atkins Nutritionals

Buffalo Wild Wings

Culver's

Sonic Drive-In

Notable Outcomes

Case Studies

Successes

Atkins Nutritionals

N/A

Atkins Nutritionals achieved a successful outcome under PE ownership.

Culver's

N/A

Culver's achieved a successful outcome under PE ownership.

Sonic Drive-In

N/A

Sonic Drive-In achieved a successful outcome under PE ownership.

Arby's

N/A

Arby's achieved a successful outcome under PE ownership.

Buffalo Wild Wings

N/A

Buffalo Wild Wings achieved a successful outcome under PE ownership.