CapitalSpring

CapitalSpring, established in 2005, is a private investment firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. The firm specializes in providing loans and private equity to support the restaurant industry, partnering with management teams and operators to facilitate acquisitions, new development, recapitalizations, and complex situations. CapitalSpring invests between $10 million and $150 million in uni-tranche/mezzanine debt, partnership equity, and other creative capital solutions, targeting franchisees/franchisors, independent concepts, businesses serving the restaurant end-markets, and real estate opportunities within the global restaurant and food service sectors, primarily in North America.

Kaivon Abrishami

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Billy Billington

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Henry Brown

Associate

Chad Cohen

Principal, Strategic Operations Group

Wade Daniel

Managing Director and Senior Member of the Investment Team

Bryan Dickenson

Vice President

Richard Fitzgerald

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Todd Foust

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Guy Harper

Senior Associate

Tee Isenhour

Principal, Portfolio Management

Jake Klein

Senior Associate

Tom Kuchler

Managing Director and Member of the Client Development Team

Daniel Morley

Managing Director

James Nevant

Associate

Chris Novick

Vice President

Bryan Parsels

Senior Vice President

Jason Ruiz

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Yury Sandovich

Senior Vice President

Andrew Sheppard

Senior Associate

Chad Spaulding

Managing Director and Head of Originations

Dan Villalba

Associate

Joshua Zhang

Vice President

4 past transactions

Coast Sign

Acquisition in 2025
Coast Sign is a construction company based in Anaheim, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of illuminated signage. Their services include the creation and installation of exterior electrical signage, interior signage, ATM signage, directional signage, and lighting elements, catering to the needs of various brands and corporations for customized signage solutions.

Connor Concepts

Private Equity Round in 2019
Connor Concepts, Inc. is a restaurant chain based in Knoxville, Tennessee, that operates seventeen locations across the Southeast United States. Founded in 1992, the company focuses on providing traditional hospitality through its dining outlets. The menu features a variety of premium offerings, including steaks, seafood, salads, and desserts, all crafted with an emphasis on quality. Connor Concepts aims to create warm and inviting atmospheres for its customers, underscoring its commitment to excellent service and culinary standards.

Buddy's Pizza

Private Equity Round in 2018
Buddy's Pizza is a prominent restaurant chain known for originating Detroit-style pizza. It operates across the United States, offering a menu that features its signature square pizzas made with fresh ingredients and traditional family recipes. In addition to their specialized pizzas, the restaurant also serves a variety of continental dishes, providing customers with a diverse dining experience at reasonable prices. Buddy's Pizza is committed to maintaining the authenticity of its offerings, ensuring that patrons can enjoy a taste of traditional Sicilian-style pizza. For inquiries, customers can find contact information on their website.

Luna Grill

Venture Round in 2016
Luna Grill, founded in 2004, operates a chain of restaurants that specializes in authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features a variety of fresh-to-order dishes, including signature kabob plates, gourmet salads, hummus, falafel, wraps, and desserts, complemented by craft beer and wine. Each item is made from scratch daily, ensuring high-quality meals served with genuine cutlery and tableware in a contemporary setting. Positioned as a blend of fast casual and full-service dining, Luna Grill aims to offer a unique dining experience that emphasizes wholesome, feel-good fare across its locations in Southern California and Texas.
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