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You may not know the name Roark Capital, but you almost certainly know their brands.From Subway and Dunkin’ to Jimmy John’s, Arby’s, Sonic, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Baskin-Robbins, Roark has quietly built one of the largest restaurant empires in the world.It’s a reminder that the brand on the sign isn’t always the company behind it.#RoarkCapital #PrivateEquity #fastfood #FollowTheMoney #TheWokeGinger

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Dave’s Hot Chicken president Jim Bitticks remembers visiting restaurants five years ago and asking cofounder Dave Kopushyan what he thinks the brand will be someday. His answer? “We won’t sell until it’s a billion.” Bitticks didn’t think much of the lofty goal at the time. But in 2025, the 315-unit fast casual finds itself with […]