Roark
Private equityAtlanta
Also known as Roark Capital Management, Llc
Investment thesis
Roark invests in consumer and business service companies, specializing in franchise and franchise-like business models. The firm positions itself as a trusted partner for management teams and business owners, favoring a 'win-win-win' approach in which all stakeholders β customers, employees, franchisees, strategic partners, service providers, management, and shareholders β benefit from the growth of its businesses. It seeks partnerships with entrepreneurs and executives who share this collaborative vision. Roark's portfolio spans food and restaurants (its largest sector), consumer and business services, health, wellness and fitness, and education and youth activities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Investments Β· 94 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOwner of Carl's Jr and Hardee's
Owner of Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke, Maaco, CARSTAR, 1-800 Radiator, Auto Glass Now, IMO Car Wash, and others
Owner of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky's
Owner of Arby's, Baskin Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Sonic
Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 5
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roark Capital Partners VILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Empire State Development β New York Ventures, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System +1 more | 2021 | β | 17.5% | 1.47x | 0.15x |
| Roark Capital Partners II Side CarLPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2018 | β | 13.0% | 1.93x | 0.17x |
| Roark Capital Partners VLPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation +2 more | 2018 | β | 11.2% | 1.56x | 0.25x |
| Roark Capital Partners IV, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System +3 more | 2016 | β | 4.5% | 1.30x | 1.29x |
| Roark Capital Partners III, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation | 2012 | β | 11.8% | 2.00x | 2.00x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Roark focus on?
- Roark focuses on Consumer, EdTech, FoodTech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Roark located?
- Roark is headquartered in Atlanta, US.
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