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FOUND: Roark - What They Never Told You

Meet the finance duo behind Dave’s Hot Chicken’s $1 billion deal as Gen Z flocks to the brand

Dave's has 2 million followers on Instagram and over 4 million on TikTok.

Fortune · Oct 6, 2025

Elizabeth Warren Wants the Government To Investigate America's 'Sandwich Shop Monopoly'

The owner of Jimmy John's and Arby's has bought Subway, and a Massachusetts senator has concerns.

Reason · Nov 27, 2023

Sandwich chain Subway will be sold to fast-food investor Roark Capital

Private equity firm Roark specializes in franchised businesses and backs two holding companies that own multiple restaurant chains that include Arby's, Jimmy John's and Cinnabon.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

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Arby’s owner beefs up, buys sandwich chain Subway

Subway CEO John Chidsey said the deal reflects Subway’s long-term growth potential and the value of the brand.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023

Goldman Sachs enters Subway bidding war

Roark Capital Group, the favorite to acquire the chain, already controls Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby's and Dunkin'

Salon · Aug 23, 2023

Investment fund links to Atlanta police and ‘Cop City’ project revealed

Roark Capital and Silver Lake Management have a web of connections to the Atlanta police foundation, Cop City and surveillance in the city

The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2023

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