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“RIP Dave’s”: Fans are memorializing Dave’s Hot Chicken after Subway owner buys the chicken chain
The firm, based in Atlanta, has made a name for itself acquiring and franchising major food chains such as Inspire Brands, which controls Arby’s, Dunkin’, Sonic, and Buffalo Wild Wings, as well as GoTo Foods, the company behind Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, and Cinnabon.
Popular chicken chain sold to Subway owner in $1 billion deal
Roark bought Subway in 2023 for $9.6 billion. The firm also backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains including Inspire Brands, the parent of Arby’s, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, Sonic and Buffalo Wild Wings, along with GoTo Foods, which owns Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon and Jamba Juice.
Roark Capital, a major investment firm with deep roots in the food industry, has finalized a strategic acquisition: the ...
According to reports, the popular fried chicken chain currently operates about 310 locations, but there are plans for rapid expansion. Yahoo!finance reported that Dave’s has sold rights to “more than ...
Atlanta-based Roark specializes in franchised businesses. It bought the Subway sandwich chain in 2023 and backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains: Inspire Brands ...
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