Private equity
Roark Capital
Roark is an Atlanta private equity firm. Its site describes a focus on franchise and multi-location businesses and publishes a current-investments list. A listing is a portfolio investment. The page does not state percentages. Many restaurant and service locations are owned by franchisees.
United States · United States · Atlanta, Georgia
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- 1-800 RadiatorAuto services
Through Driven Brands
Roark lists Driven Brands as a current investment and describes 1-800 Radiator as part of that platform. Driven Brands is publicly traded. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- ABRAAuto services
Through Driven Brands
Roark lists Driven Brands as a current investment and describes ABRA as part of that platform. Driven Brands is publicly traded. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Anytime FitnessFitness
Through Purpose Brands
Roark lists Purpose Brands as a current investment and describes Anytime Fitness as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Arby'sFast food
Through Inspire Brands
Roark lists Inspire Brands as a current investment and describes Arby's as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Auntie Anne'sSweets and bakery
Through GoTo Foods
Roark lists GoTo Foods as a current investment and describes Auntie Anne's as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Automotive Training InstituteAuto services · Education and youth
Through Driven Brands
Roark lists Driven Brands as a current investment and describes Automotive Training Institute as part of that platform. Driven Brands is publicly traded. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Baskin-RobbinsSweets and bakery · Fast food
Through Inspire Brands
Roark lists Inspire Brands as a current investment and describes Baskin-Robbins as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Buffalo Wild WingsCasual dining
Through Inspire Brands
Roark lists Inspire Brands as a current investment and describes Buffalo Wild Wings as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Carl's Jr.Fast food
Through CKE Restaurants
Roark lists CKE Restaurants as a current investment and describes Carl's Jr. as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- CARSTARAuto services
Through Driven Brands
Roark lists Driven Brands as a current investment and describes CARSTAR as part of that platform. Driven Brands is publicly traded. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- CarvelSweets and bakery
Through GoTo Foods
Roark lists GoTo Foods as a current investment and describes Carvel as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- CinnabonSweets and bakery
Through GoTo Foods
Roark lists GoTo Foods as a current investment and describes Cinnabon as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- CKE RestaurantsFast food
Roark lists CKE Restaurants on its current investments page. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Culver'sFast food
Roark lists Culver's on its current investments page. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Dave's Hot ChickenFast food
Roark lists Dave's Hot Chicken as a current investment. A June 2, 2025 company release describes an investment from Roark and does not state a percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Dave's Hot Chicken investment announcement · GlobeNewswire
- Divisions Maintenance GroupBusiness services
Roark lists Divisions Maintenance Group on its current investments page. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Driven BrandsAuto services
Roark lists Driven Brands as a current investment. Driven Brands is a publicly traded company. The Roark page does not state an ownership percentage.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Dunkin'Coffee · Fast food
Through Inspire Brands
Roark lists Inspire Brands as a current investment and describes Dunkin' as part of that platform. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- Fitness ConnectionFitness
Roark lists Fitness Connection on its current investments page. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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- GoTo FoodsFast food · Sweets and bakery
Roark lists GoTo Foods on its current investments page. The page does not state an ownership percentage. Individual locations of a franchised brand are often owned by franchisees rather than by the investment firm.
Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Roark current investments · Roark Capital