L Catterton

L Catterton is a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, founded in 1989. The firm specializes in providing capital to support acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth initiatives for mid-market consumer businesses. L Catterton focuses on various sectors within the consumer industry, including food and beverage, retail, consumer products, and media services. In 2016, it was formed through the merger of Catterton Partners and L Capital Management, enhancing its capabilities in buyout investments. The firm manages several funds aimed at different investment stages and geographic regions, including North America and Latin America, with investment sizes typically ranging from $10 million to $500 million. L Catterton also emphasizes impact investments targeting areas such as education, health, and climate-related initiatives, reflecting its commitment to responsible investing.

Julio Babecki

Managing Partner

Jean-Philippe Barade

Partner, Head of London Office

Sacha Barry

Vice President

Todd Bartee

Operating Partner

Elia Besana

Vice President

Chinta Bhagat

Managing Partner of its Asia funds

Mathieu Le Bozec

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Johanna Buijsen

Associate

Riccardo Cammi

Associate

Arabella Caporello

Partner

Whitney Casey

Venture Partner

Paolo Cavaiani

Vice President

Michael Chu

Global Co-CEO

Scott Dahnke

Global Co-CEO

Eric Donado

Principal

Dirk Donath

Managing Partner, Latin America

Evan Einstein

Principal

Evan Einstein

Principal

Dennis B. Ever

Managing Partner

Michael J. Farello

Senior Partner

Grégoire Faure

Senior Associate

Luigi Feola

Managing Partner

Ian Friedman

Partner and Managing Director, Growth Fund

Liz Gordon

Principal

Farah Khan

Managing Partner

Léonor Ladeira

Principal

Erin Lambroza

Vice President

Ramiro Lauzan

Partner

Matt Lischick

Partner

Marc Magliacano

Managing Partner

Michael Meyer

Operating Partner

Michael Mitterlehner

Partner

Courtney Nelson

Principal

Christopher North

Managing Partner

Jonathan H. Owsley

Managing Partner

Jon Owsley

Co-Managing Partner

Avik Pramanik

Partner

Alice Raksin

Principal

Shahab Rashid

Managing Partner and Co-Head of Private Credit

Jennifer Reid

Partner

Chris Roberts

Partner

Tolga Sengel

Principal

Rajan Shah

Principal

Lily Shaw

Vice President

Spencer Silverman

Vice President

Howard Steyn

Partner

Andrew C. Taub

Managing Partner

Nikhil Thukral

Managing Partner

Eduardo Velasco

Partner

Romain Verani

Vice President

Past deals in Restaurants

Restaurant365

Private Equity Round in 2023
Restaurant365 is a smart restaurant management software that combines restaurant modules with an integrated accounting system. Restaurant365 provides a restaurant-specific accounting and back-office software platform that reduces the significant burdens placed on restaurant operators, allowing concepts to operate more efficiently and profitably in a digital world.

Hungryroot

Series C in 2021
Hungryroot, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in fresh, vegetable-based foods. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a diverse range of clean-ingredient products, including meals, snacks, sides, sauces, and desserts. Hungryroot focuses on delivering healthy, convenient food options directly to customers' homes through an online platform. The service is personalized to cater to individual preferences, aiming to simplify and inspire healthy eating.

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group

Acquisition in 2019
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. is a restaurant operator based in Southlake, Texas, specializing in high-end dining experiences. The company owns and operates several restaurant concepts, including Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Sullivan's Steakhouse, and Del Frisco’s Grille. These establishments offer a diverse menu featuring steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and a selection of wines and cocktails. Del Frisco's emphasizes quality and contemporary dining, catering to a discerning clientele across the United States. As of early 2019, the group operated 75 restaurants in 16 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group was taken private in September 2019.

Grupo MYT

Private Equity Round in 2019
Grupo MYT, established in 2003 and based in Mexico City, specializes in designing, building, and operating casual restaurant brands primarily in Mexico and recently expanding into the United States. The company focuses on creating scalable dining business models that offer diverse culinary experiences across four distinct cuisine genres. A multidisciplinary team at Grupo MYT is committed to delivering quality dining experiences through excellent food, attentive service, and well-designed restaurant environments. Their operations emphasize innovative branding and effective processes, aimed at providing enjoyable and meaningful experiences for customers while ensuring responsible profitability for investors.

Goiko Grill

Private Equity Round in 2018
Founded in 2013 by Andoni Goicoechea, Goiko Grill is the best performing full service casual gourmet-burger restaurant chain in Spain, recognized for its tasty and highly craveable products, its efficient and enjoyable service as well as the good ambiance of its venues. Headquartered in Madrid, the Company currently operates 44 sites, in 15 Spanish cities and plans to cover 20 cities with 58 venues by the end of the year 2018. The Company has been able to differentiate itself not only by providing the best gourmet burgers but also through its distinctive communication. It is notably a leading restaurant chain on social media with >230k highly engaged Instagram followers in Spain, more than most international casual dining chains.

Impresario

Private Equity Round in 2017
Impresario Entertainment And Hospitality Private Limited operates cafés and restaurants under Smoke House Deli and Social brands primarily in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, India. Its cafés offer soups, salads, desserts, shakes, soft beverages, hot beverages, iced tea, breakfast, and others. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra with an additional office in New Delhi, India.

Uncle Julio's

Acquisition in 2017
Uncle Julio's Corporation operates a chain of polished casual Mexican restaurants across several states, including Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Founded in 1986 and based in Irving, Texas, the restaurant is known for its diverse menu featuring marinated and mesquite-grilled beef and chicken fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and various seafood dishes, such as scallops and honey chipotle salmon. In addition to its extensive food offerings, Uncle Julio's provides a selection of beverages, including frozen margaritas and fruit-infused drinks. The company also caters to special events, offering services for office parties, family gatherings, and receptions, thereby enhancing its appeal to a wide range of customers seeking authentic Mexican dining experiences.

Equinox

Private Equity Round in 2017
Equinox operates 89 upscale, full-service clubs in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Houston and Washington, DC, as well as international locations in London, Toronto and Vancouver. The company offers an integrated selection of Equinox-branded programs, services and products, including strength and cardio training, studio classes, personal training, spa services and products, apparel and food/juice bars.

Punch Bowl Social

Private Equity Round in 2017
Punch Bowl Social Food & Drink is a restaurant, bar, bowling and entertainment concept.The concept utilizes bowling and other amenities to attract patrons and drive food and beverage revenues. This relatively new design and entertainment concept has been thriving at the Denver location and is now expanding nationwide.

JustFoodForDogs

Private Equity Round in 2017
JustFoodForDogs specializes in producing fresh, whole food diets for dogs, crafted daily to ensure nutritional quality. The company offers a range of hand-made meals developed in consultation with certified nutritionists and veterinarians, focusing on providing essential nutrients for canine health. By cooking their products at low temperatures, JustFoodForDogs maintains the integrity of the ingredients, making high-quality dog food accessible and affordable for pet owners.

St. Marche

Venture Round in 2016
St. Marche is a supermarket chain based in São Paulo, Brazil, which began operations in 2002. The company operates 18 stores, focusing on creating a pleasant shopping environment in convenient locations. St. Marche is known for its commitment to outstanding customer service and high-quality products, offering a diverse selection of uniquely curated merchandise to attract and retain customers.

Eataly USA

Acquisition in 2016
Eataly is a high-end Italian food market and mall chain that comprises of a variety of restaurants, food and beverage stations, bakeries, and food retailers. The company’s product portfolio includes packaged foods, cured meats, cheeses, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, baked goods and pastries, soft drinks, beers, wines, and spirits. It also operates food and beverage centers such as restaurants, café-bars, and ice-cream stands. In 2012, Eataly opened in Rome its largest megastore, in the abandoned air terminal building near Ostiense Station. There is an Eataly in the Porto Antico area in Genova as well. Eataly was founded in 2004 by Oscar Farinetti, an entrepreneur who was formerly involved in the consumer electronics business, and is sponsored by Slow Food.

St. Marche

Acquisition in 2016
St. Marche is a supermarket chain based in São Paulo, Brazil, which began operations in 2002. The company operates 18 stores, focusing on creating a pleasant shopping environment in convenient locations. St. Marche is known for its commitment to outstanding customer service and high-quality products, offering a diverse selection of uniquely curated merchandise to attract and retain customers.

Empório Santa Maria

Acquisition in 2016
Empório Santa Maria operates as a retail store.

The Piada Group, LLC

Private Equity Round in 2015
Piada Italian Street Food was inspired by the roadside family-run food carts and markets found in Rimini, Italy, and the company's first restaurant opened in 2010. In 2013, Nation's Restaurant News recognized Piada as a community-minded restaurant company in its annual "Hot Concepts" awards. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Piada has locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Texas and is opening locations in Minneapolis.

Snap Kitchen

Venture Round in 2015
Snap Kitchen LLC operates a chain of food retail stores in Texas, focusing on providing healthy and nutritious meals. Founded in 2010 and based in Austin, the company offers a diverse menu that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, along with salads, snacks, cold-pressed juices, and specialty elixirs. Snap Kitchen emphasizes the use of high-quality ingredients in its chef-driven creations, ensuring that all offerings are made fresh daily and are nutritionally balanced. The company also offers convenient services such as curbside pickup and home or office delivery, catering to customers seeking both convenience and health-conscious dining options.

Bruxie

Private Equity Round in 2013
Bruxie is a gourmet waffle sandwich restaurant concept based in Orange, California, founded in 2010 by Dean Simon and Kelly Mullarney. The restaurant specializes in creating elevated waffle sandwiches that are suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Bruxie's menu features fried chicken sandwiches made with natural, hormone-free chicken marinated in buttermilk, complemented by a variety of savory and sweet fillings, as well as fresh ingredients like tomatoes and pickles. Currently, Bruxie operates six locations throughout Southern California.

Protein Bar

Private Equity Round in 2013
Protein Bar is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in healthy and convenient food options. Founded in 2009 near the Willis Tower, the chain offers a menu featuring quinoa bowls, salads, and protein drinks, all designed to be nutritious and satisfying. The company is currently in late-stage acquisition discussions with a private equity firm. Protein Bar focuses on delivering meals that cater to health-conscious consumers seeking quick, flavorful, and protein-rich choices.

Restoration Hardware

Private Equity Round in 2008
Restoration Hardware is a prominent luxury brand specializing in home furnishings. Renowned for its innovative approach, the company combines people, products, and ideas to deliver a unique perspective in the marketplace. This careful integration enhances the overall value of its offerings, positioning Restoration Hardware as a leader in the luxury home furnishings sector. The brand is committed to creating an exceptional customer experience through its curated selection of high-quality products and design inspiration.
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