Roark Capital, owner of Shelton-based Subway, acquires Dave’s Hot Chicken for $1 billion, expanding its fast-food portfolio.

Dave’s Hot Chicken said Monday it has been acquired by private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at $1 billion.

Roark Capital, a private equity firm that also owns Subway, has acquired a majority stake in Dave's Hot Chicken for about $1 ...

The firm, based in Atlanta, has made a name for itself acquiring and franchising major food chains such as Inspire Brands, ...

Dave's leadership team will remain in their roles ... The company acquired sandwich giant Subway in 2023 for nearly $10 billion in what was one of the biggest fast food acquisitions ever.

Popular fast-food chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken is now under the ownership of the same equity firm that owns Subway and ...

In a major move that signals both confidence and ambition, Dave’s Hot Chicken has been acquired for $1 billion by Roark ...

Dave’s Hot Chicken said Monday it has been ... Atlanta-based Roark specializes in franchised businesses. It bought the Subway sandwich chain in 2023 and backs two holding companies that own ...

Dave’s Hot Chicken said Monday it has been acquired by the private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at $1 billion. Dave’s Hot Chicken got its start in 2017 as a popup in a Los ...