PRIVATE EQUITY, ON THE SIDELINES IN 2021, COULD MAKE ITS RETURN IN 2022 The investment firms largely ceded the market to strategic buyers last year. But some believe they could make their return as they grow more confident in projections. “Private equity remains very interested in investing in restaurant systems,” said Tom Wells, managing partner with 10 Point Capital. “Coming into '22, you could see a lot of restaurant transactions. It could be a pretty good full year.” Click
Archives for December 2021
Morven Groves featured in QSR Magazine: 2021 Was the “Year of Acquisitions” for Restaurants – Will It Continue?
2021 Was the "Year of Acquisitions" for Restaurants - Will It Continue? After evaluating pandemic performance throughout the strangest year on record for restaurants, 2021 has turned into the “Year of Acquisitions.” According to a Duff & Phelps report, Q2 2021 was the strongest period since 2015 in terms of the number of deals for the food and beverage space. In November, FAT Brands announced its intention to buy 23-unit Native Grill & Wings for $20 million. The chain, based