Roark Capital Group

Roark Capital Group is an Atlanta-based private equity firm with more than $1.5 billion in equity capital under management. Roark focuses on middle-market investment opportunities through family-owned business transfers, anagement/corporate buyouts, recapitalizations, going-private transactions, and corporate divestitures. Roark has acquired 25 businesses from the entrepreneurs who founded them or their families, and prides itself on being a trusted financial partner for management and business owners.
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David Abraham

VP

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Timothy B. Armstrong

MD

Neal K. Aronson

Founder and Managing Partner

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Stephen Aronson

MD and General Counsel

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Rajiv Asnani

VP

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Pritpal Aujla

CFO

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Brock Bacon

Associate

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Sabrina E. Chu

VP

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Jason S. Cohen

Project Management

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Tommy D'Alessandro

VP

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Thomas D. D'Alessandro

VP

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William N. Degerberg

Associate

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Brian Duke

Director, Investor Relations

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Ezra Field

Senior Advisor

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Kyle Fortin

Associate

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Madeline Frye

Associate

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Sagar Gandhi

Principal

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Rebecca D. Gilbert

Associate

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Paul D. Ginsberg

President

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Sophie Gonzalez

Associate

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Tracy Haas

Treasurer

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Clayton Harmon

MD

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Brad Henderson

VP - Data Analytics

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Geoff A. Hill

MD

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Patrick D. Hillegass

VP

Kevin Hofmann

MD

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Chadwick Hume

Principal

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John P. Jordan

Principal

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Matt Kaelin

MD

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Mark A. Lawrence

VP

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Wesley C. Lee

VP - Finance

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David K. Lee

Principal

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Stewart Long

VP

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Martin R. McLendon

VP

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Ched Milic

Associate

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Erik Morris

CIO

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Max Mudd

Associate

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Thomas M. Owens

VP - Procurement

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Steve Romaniello

Senior Advisor

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Edward C. Sampognaro

VP

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Samuel P. Seldowitz

Senior Associate

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Michael S. Sharkey

Principal

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Michael D. Simon

Senior Associate

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Gregory D. Smith

MD - Head of Business Development and Capital Markets

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Sarah Spiegel

MD

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Michael R. Thompson

MD

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Brett R. Ubl

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Samuel K. Wetstone

VP

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David Wierman

MD and Head of Investor Relations

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Jason deFaria

Associate

26 past transactions

Driven Brands, Inc.

Acquisition in 2015
Collectively, Driven Brands have been providing services to businesses and consumers alike for more than 130 years. Their brands successfully operate under the veteran leadership of their senior executive teams and are also highly influenced and challenged by our high-tech and state-of-the-art support team. As a result, their brands operate proven business systems using the latest in today's technologies and applications.

Drybar Holdings LLC

Private Equity Round in 2016
Drybar Holdings LLC operates salons that provide hair blowout services in the United States. The company also provides its services on private parties to girls and teenagers. In addition, it sells hair products, styling tools, travel kits, and accessories through its online portal. Drybar Holdings LLC was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Irvine, California. It has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.; and Vancouver, Canada.

Nothing Bundt Franchising, LLC

Acquisition in 2021
Nothing Bundt Franchising, LLC, doing business as Nothing Bundt Cakes, owns and operates bakeries in the United States. It offers cakes, decorated cakes for various occasions, baby cakes, and hand decorated birthday cakes; balloons, platters, cards, and candles; and gifts, such as greeting cards, candles, cake utensils, and serving platters. The company also franchises its operations. It offers its products through its stores and online. Nothing Bundt Franchising, LLC was founded in 1997 and is based in Addison, Texas with additional bakeries in the Unites States and Canada.

Opennity

Seed Round in 2019
Opennity owns and operates a community-economy platform built on blockchain that enables businesses to find global blockchain professionals and create opportunities for blockchain professionals through mutual recommendation of community members. The platform allows blockchain industry enterprises to list job opportunities and referrers to make referrals for rewards. The platform allows companies to lock referral rewards into smart contracts, that later could be converted to token OPNN rewards. Opennity was founded in 2019 and is based in Hong Kong.

Fastsigns International

Acquisition in 2003
FASTSIGNS® is a signage, graphics and visual communications partner that provides comprehensive solutions to help customers of all sizes--across all industries--meet their business objectives and increase their business visibility through the use of signs, graphics, printing, promotional products and related marketing services. The more than 550 centers worldwide provide consulting, design, production, project management, delivery and installation. Centers are independently owned and operated. FASTSIGNS operates directly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. FASTSIGNS also operates in Brazil under a master license agreement. In Australia, centers operate under the name SIGNWAVE®.

Orangetheory Fitness

Debt Financing in 2017
Orangetheory® Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com) is a science-based, one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), Orangetheory's heart-rate-monitored workouts are designed to get participants within the target-training zone of 84-to-91 percent of their heart rate, which stimulates metabolism and increases energy. Led by highly skilled coaches, each workout incorporates endurance, strength and power elements through a variety of exercises using treadmills, rowing machines, TRX® suspension training and free weights. The end result is more energy, visible toning and the "Orange Effect" – Orangetheory's afterburn - where participants keep burning calories for up to 36 hours post-workout for an average of 500+ total calories burned. Endorsed by three-time United States Olympian Lolo Jones and Super Bowl Champion Justin Tucker, Orangetheory Fitness recently unveiled its engaging Keep Burning marketing campaign. The company was ranked #415 in Inc. magazine's Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest growing private companies and #255 in Entrepreneur's 2016 Franchise 500® list of the top franchises.

Ace Mortgage Funding

Acquisition in 2005
Ace Mortgage Funding offers home loans and mortgages in the United States.

Culver's

Private Equity Round in 2017
Culver's owns and operates restaurants. Culver's provides butterburgers, frozen custard, chicken, sandwiches, shakes, malts, floats, snackpak, soups, salads, and beverages.

Money Mailer

Acquisition in 2003
Money Mailer delivers savings every day. Their coupons arrive by mail, are available online to print, or can be instantly accessed wherever you are through the Money Mailer Coupons App for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. They bring you different ways to save and let you choose which method fits your lifestyle best.

PSC Info Group

Acquisition in 2006
PSC Info Group is a leader in data management, printing and mailing technology and online solutions that facilitate billing, collection letter and other time-sensitive communications. With more than 25 years of experience, PSC Info Group delivers effective, customized solutions to clients in the healthcare, accounts receivable management, credit and collections, financial services, municipal, utility and other market segments. PSC Info Group helps clients effectively manage their document and information needs by combining unsurpassed industry experience with the latest technology.

The Home Service Store

Acquisition in 2012
The Home Service Store® is a national management services company that has provided consumers with a quality source for home improvement products and services on behalf of elite retail and manufacturer partners since 1999. Homeowners across the country have completed hundreds of thousands of projects through their home improvement programs.
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is a franchised restaurant chain serves tasty sandwiches made fresh to order. Place an online order for pickup or delivery. Jimmy John’s is part of the Inspire Brand family of restaurants. It was founded by Jimmy John Liautaud in 1983 and is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

Pike Family Nurseries

Acquisition in 2004
A native Georgian, Pete Pike became interested in the nursery business in the mid-1950s. While serving at the Naval Air Station in Chamblee, Georgia, he worked part-time for Lymburner’s Nursery to supplement his income and support a growing family. In 1958, with more nerve than money, Pete decided to try his luck with his own nursery business with three employees and a 200 ft. by 200 ft. location on Highway 41 in Marietta, Georgia. Times were so hard in those days that he and his employees borrowed water and restroom facilities from the gas station next door.
GEDC provides access to affordable dental care without sacrificing quality or convenience. Our talented and dedicated doctors and staff put the patients’ needs first because our patients rely on us to improve their oral health and we deliver it – one smile at a time.

Naf Naf Grill, LLC

Private Equity Round in 2015
Naf Naf Grill, LLC owns and operates restaurants in Illinois. Its menu includes pitas or bowls, basmati rice, romaine lettuce, hummus, chicken and steak shawarma, falafel, salads and garnishes, pickles, sauces, fries, and soups. The company also offers catering services to offices, homes, and events. Naf Naf Grill, LLC was founded in 2008 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Like most great stories, ours began with a dream. An excellent cook, Evelyn Overton & her husband, Oscar, dreamed of having a successful family business. Evelyn's passion for baking soon led to the creation of her original cheesecake, a hit with everyone who tried it. By the early 1950s, while raising their two young children, Evelyn converted their basement into a professional bakery and supplied the original cheesecakes to the best local restaurants in Detroit.With their children grown, Evelyn and Oscar decided to move their business westward.

US Sports Camps

Private Equity Round in 2020
US Sports Camps, Inc. operates sports camp network in the United States. The company conducts tennis, golf, volley ball, basket ball, soccer, field hockey, swimming, lacrosse, softball, running, baseball, football, rugby, water polo, gymnastics, crew, and multi sport camps. It offers sports education and skill enhancement for athletics. The company is also an operator of NIKE sports camps that offer sport and language programs services. US Sports Camps, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is based in San Rafael, California. It also has locations in Fairfield, Billings, and Billings, Montana; Lebanon, Bend, and St.Paul, Oregon; and throughout the United States.

Pet Supermarket, Inc.

Acquisition in 2015
Pet Supplies & Pet Food: Everything you need for your dog, cat, bird, small animal or fish at more than 150 stores coast to coast & online.

Fitness Connection LLC

Acquisition in 2019
Fitness Connection LLC owns and operates health clubs. Its amenities and trainings include strength/cardio equipment, functional training areas, women's only workout areas, short-term child care, and cycling studios, as well as other amenities and services. In addition, it offers group workout classes, including spin, yoga, pilates, kickboxing, and interval training. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional locations in Nevada, North Carolina, and Texas. Fitness Connection LLC is a former subsidiary of Titan Fitness, LLC.

ServiceMaster - Brands businesses

Acquisition in 2020
ServiceMaster Brands businesses is a small business while benefitting from ServiceMaster’s recognized brands and proven industry expertise. Our franchise brands are some of the most well-respected brands in the service industry.
International Car Wash Group is the world’s largest car wash company currently operating in 14 countries around the globe. ICWG is led by an experienced team of car wash and investment professionals committed to delivering value, both for our customers and investors. The team is focused on developing and growing the ICWG brand through a combination of market expansion, continuous innovation and investment.

Anytime Fitness, LLC

Private Equity Round in 2014
As of October 29, 2012, Anytime Fitness, Inc. was acquired by Anytime Fitness Germantown. Anytime Fitness Germantown owns, operates, and franchises fitness clubs in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Qatar, and India. Its fitness clubs offer fitness training, including personal training and exercise programs for members. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Hastings, Minnesota.

Orangetheory Fitness

Private Equity Round in 2016
Orangetheory® Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com) is a science-based, one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), Orangetheory's heart-rate-monitored workouts are designed to get participants within the target-training zone of 84-to-91 percent of their heart rate, which stimulates metabolism and increases energy. Led by highly skilled coaches, each workout incorporates endurance, strength and power elements through a variety of exercises using treadmills, rowing machines, TRX® suspension training and free weights. The end result is more energy, visible toning and the "Orange Effect" – Orangetheory's afterburn - where participants keep burning calories for up to 36 hours post-workout for an average of 500+ total calories burned. Endorsed by three-time United States Olympian Lolo Jones and Super Bowl Champion Justin Tucker, Orangetheory Fitness recently unveiled its engaging Keep Burning marketing campaign. The company was ranked #415 in Inc. magazine's Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest growing private companies and #255 in Entrepreneur's 2016 Franchise 500® list of the top franchises.

Massage Envy

Acquisition in 2012
Massage Envy is a network of franchised therapeutic massage clinics with more than 600 locations operating in 42 states. Massage Envy is the largest single provider of massage therapy in the country. All bodywork is provided by professional, fully trained Massage Therapists. Massage Envy has made the healthy benefits of massage therapy accessible to more people than ever before by making it both convenient and affordable

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

Acquisition in 2017
Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q began barbecuing pork “low and slow” in a converted pizza parlor in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1985. Founded by father and son Jim and Nick Pihakis, Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q preserves traditional Southern favorites while adding their own flair by preparing dishes from scratch using high quality, fresh ingredients. None of the restaurants use freezers. Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q has 37 locations in seven states including Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee serving large portions of Southern barbecue along with a big side of Southern hospitality.