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Private equityAtlanta · 78 people tracked
Also known as Roark Capital Management, Llc
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Investment thesis
Roark aims to be the preferred capital source for private equity solutions, focusing on partnering with entrepreneurs and executives to help people and companies reach their potential. The firm emphasizes high moral standards and treating investors, management teams, lenders, advisors, service providers, and communities with dignity and respect. Its portfolio concentrates on franchise and multi-unit business models across restaurants and food, health and wellness, business services, and education and youth activities, backing established multi-brand platforms and franchisors primarily across North America.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 78 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 45 of 87 portfolio companiesConsumer ×39FoodTech ×14Sports Tech ×11Wellness & Fitness ×10Retail Tech ×6Mobility & Transportation ×5EdTech ×4Enterprise Software ×4
HQs:United States×30
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×54+ founders×2
Investments · 87 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAbra is a car wash franchise network operating across North America that has dedicated charitable efforts to supporting cystic fibrosis research and patient care through its foundation and seasonal fundraising campaigns.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationFridley, US
Roland D. Benjamin(Co-founder)
Anytime Fitness operates a franchise network of 24-hour gyms with 6,000+ locations, offering members personalized fitness plans, personal and group training, coaching, and app-based progress tracking.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsPartnership Capital Growth LLC
Arby's is a fast food restaurant chain known for its meat-and-cheese sandwiches, including roast beef and Angus cheesesteaks.
ConsumerFoodTech
ATI provides coaching and consulting services to automotive repair shop owners, helping them improve profitability and business operations.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBaltimore, US
The Bar Method is a fitness studio chain offering low-impact barre workout classes that combine cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Burr DiehlCarl Diehl
Co-investorsBuilders Fund
Baskin-Robbins is an ice cream company offering over 1400 flavors along with sundaes, custom ice cream cakes and pies, and beverages, sold through 2400+ locally owned and operated shops across the United States.
ConsumerFoodTechRetail Tech
Burt Baskin(Co-founder)Irv Robbins(Co-founder)
Buffalo Wild Wings is a restaurant chain serving chicken wings, fries, and dips, with ordering available online and through its app.
ConsumerFoodTech
CARSTAR is a network of auto body repair shops providing collision repair and damage assessment services to vehicle owners.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationRetail Tech
CKE Restaurants Holdings operates and franchises the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's quick-service restaurant chains, with more than 3,800 company-operated or franchised locations across 44 U.S. states and 43 foreign countries and territories.
ConsumerFoodTechFranklin, US
Corner Bakery Cafe is a casual dining establishment that serves handcrafted breads, sandwiches, salads, soups, and other cafe fare with a focus on fresh ingredients and daily preparation.
ConsumerFoodTechChicago, US
Culver's is a fast-food restaurant franchise known for its cooked-to-order ButterBurgers and small-batch Fresh Frozen Custard, serving guests across more than 900 locations in the United States.
ConsumerFoodTechSauk City, US
Craig Culver(Co-founder)inLea Culver(Co-founder)George Culver(Co-founder)Ruth Culver(Co-founder)in
Dave's Hot Chicken is a restaurant brand specializing in spicy fried chicken sandwiches and tenders that began as a food cart in East Hollywood.
ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US
DaveArmanTommyGary
Division Services Management (DMG) provides facility maintenance services to commercial, industrial, and residential multisite organizations across the United States.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCincinnati, US
Driven Brands operates a portfolio of franchised automotive service brands providing oil changes, maintenance, collision repair, and auto glass services to retail and commercial customers across the United States.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationRetail TechSan Antonio, US
Sam Meineke(Founder)Tony Martino(Founder)
Co-investorsCarousel
FASTSIGNS operates a franchise network in the signage and graphics industry, offering entrepreneurs and business owners the opportunity to run signage and visual marketing centers.
Marketing Tech
Catherine Monson, CFEin
Co-investorsLevine Leichtman
Fitness Connection operates gyms offering strength equipment, studio classes, and amenities such as sauna and turf areas, along with a mobile app for check-in, class booking, and progress tracking.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsLnk
GoTo Foods is a foodservice company committed to diversity and inclusive workplace practices.
ConsumerFoodTechAtlanta, US
Omer Gajial(Chief Executive Officer)in
GPRS provides utility locating, concrete scanning, CCTV sewer inspection, and 3D laser scanning services to map and visualize above- and below-ground site conditions, delivering as-builts, utility maps, CAD drawings, and BIM models.
Cloud ComputingConstruction TechDeep TechPropTechSaaS
Jimmy John's is a sandwich restaurant chain that operates through a franchise model.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
John Bowie(President, Inspire Company Restaurants)
Installation Made Easy provides enterprise software for national retailers to develop, operate, and manage home improvement programs.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechRetail TechSaaS
Jim 'N Nick's is a bar-b-q restaurant chain founded in 1985 in Birmingham, Alabama, offering slow-smoked pork and beef through both sit-down dining and drive-through service.
ConsumerBirmingham, US
Brian Lymanin
KE Camps operates summer camp programs at country clubs across the United States, serving children of club members and guests.
ConsumerEdTech
Maaco is an automotive service company offering vehicle painting and restoration services, with financing options available through a branded credit card in partnership with Synchrony.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationRetail Tech
Massage Envy is a franchised chain of wellness locations offering therapeutic massage, assisted stretch, facials, and advanced skin services such as chemical peels and dermaplaning to consumers.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Shawn Haycock(Founder)in
Co-investorsPrinceton
Meineke operates a network of locally-owned automotive repair and maintenance shops across North America.
ConsumerRetail TechHouston, US
Robert Fillmanin
Co-investorsHalifax Group
Miller's Ale House is a sports-themed casual dining restaurant chain serving entrees, beers, and cocktails, with dining and event options such as fantasy football draft parties.
ConsumerJupiter, US
Co-investorsKarpReilly
Naf Naf is a fast-casual restaurant chain serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, including handmade shawarma, falafel, and daily-baked pitas.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNaperville, US
Sahar Sander(Founder)
Nothing Bundt Cakes is a specialty cake bakery chain with over 840 locations across the United States, offering custom Bundt cakes in multiple flavors with various sizes and designs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLas Vegas, US
Dena TrippinDebbie Shwetz
Co-investorsLevine Leichtman
Orangetheory operates a chain of fitness studios offering group workouts combining full-body strength training and cardio, using OTconnect technology to adapt each session to a member's fitness level.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
Ellen Latham(Founder)in
Co-investorsHalifax GroupSt. Cloud Capital
Primrose Schools operates a national system of accredited private preschools and child care facilities serving families seeking early childhood education.
ConsumerEdTech
Amy Jackson(Chief Franchise Officer)Greg Foglesong(Chief Commercial Officer)inKristin Goran(Chief Legal Officer)inRob Gray(Chief Financial Officer)inPam Turner(Chief of Staff and Chief Information Officer)in
BoardDavid P. Berg(Board Member (former CEO))
Purpose Brands is a franchisor of health, fitness, and wellness brands, licensing and operating franchise concepts for franchisees and consumers worldwide.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
Chuck Runyon(Founder)in
SafeSplash operates swim schools offering learn-to-swim lessons for all ages and abilities, from infants and toddlers to adults and competitive swimmers, with a focus on water safety and self-rescue skills.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
Self Esteem Brands (Purpose Brands) is a franchisor operating health and wellness brands, offering domestic and international franchise opportunities to partners.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
ServiceMaster Brands is a franchisor operating seven brands across the restoration, cleaning, moving, and junk removal industries, serving over one million homes and businesses annually.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Co-investorsRidgemont Equity
ServiceMaster Clean provides commercial cleaning services to businesses throughout the United States and Canada across industries including office buildings, healthcare facilities, and warehouses.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
Marion E. Wade
Sonic Drive-In is a fast-food restaurant chain known for its drive-in service, offering menu items and promotional deals such as discounted corn dogs.
ConsumerFoodTech
Subway is a fast-food restaurant chain that sells submarine sandwiches, sides, drinks, and catering, with online and in-app ordering plus a "Sub Club" loyalty program.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsThe Whitesholding Capital
Take 5 operates a chain of quick oil change and vehicle maintenance service centers where customers remain in their vehicles during service.
ConsumerMobility & Transportation
The Cheesecake Factory is a casual dining restaurant chain known for an extensive menu of 250+ dishes prepared fresh from scratch daily, along with desserts and cheesecakes.
ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US
Evelyn OvertonDavid Overton
US Sports Camps operates youth and adult sports training camps across multiple sports and locations.
ConsumerSports Tech
Waxing the City operates a chain of hair removal studios staffed by certified Cerologist technicians trained in proprietary waxing techniques.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Summer Vasilas(Founder)in
Youth Enrichment Brands operates a portfolio of youth activity brands designed to build children's confidence, resilience, and joy through enrichment programming.
ConsumerEdTechSports TechWellness & FitnessNashville, US
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
1-800 Radiator (Driven Brands)ABRA (Driven Brands)ATI (Driven Brands)Atkins NutritionalsAuntie Anne's (GoTo Foods)Batteries Plus BulbsCarvel (GoTo Foods)Cinnabon (GoTo Foods)CKE RestaurantsCyberCoreDivisions Maintenance GroupDrybarDunkin’ (Inspire Brands)GFL EnvironmentalGPRSGreat Expressions Dental CentersIl FornaioJamba (GoTo Foods)Jimmy John’s (Inspire Brands)MathnasiumMcAlister's Deli (GoTo Foods)Merry Maids (ServiceMaster Brands)Moe's Southwest Grill (GoTo Foods)Money MailerPeachtree Business ProductsPet SupermarketPet ValuPSCQualaSchlotzsky's (GoTo Foods)SchoolofrockSeattle's Best International (GoTo Foods)ServiceMaster Restore (ServiceMaster Brands)Solterra Recycling SolutionsSONIC (Inspire Brands)TwomenandatruckUNIBAN (Driven Brands)UnibancanadaUS Franchise SystemsWaste Pro
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDriven Brands · finance.yahoo.com · May 24, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roark Capital Partners VILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System +1 more | 2021 | — | 17.5% | 1.47x | 0.15x |
| Roark Capital Partners II Side CarLPs: Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2018 | — | 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 | — | 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 | — | 4.5% | 1.30x | 1.29x |
| Roark Capital Partners III, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation | 2012 | — | 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
- How many investments has Roark made?
- Roark has 87 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Roark focus on?
- Roark focuses on Consumer, EdTech, FoodTech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Roark located?
- Roark is headquartered in Atlanta, US.
- Who does Roark co-invest with?
- Roark most often shares deals with Halifax Group, Levine Leichtman, St. Cloud Capital, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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