Roark Capital Partners VII

Roark Capital Partners VII is the flagship private equity vehicle of Roark Capital, targeting $5 billion to fuel its strategy of investing in franchise and multi-location consumer-facing businesses. The fund builds on Roark’s extensive experience in the consumer, services, and franchise sectors, where it has backed brands such as Arby’s, Dunkin’, and Subway. With more than half of its target already raised, Fund VII reflects robust investor confidence in Roark’s disciplined buy-and-build approach. The fund’s core strategy is centered around acquiring platform businesses with strong brand equity and accelerating growth through consolidation and operational improvement. Roark specializes in supporting management teams in scaling their networks, improving unit economics, and expanding footprints across geographies. Fund VII will continue this strategy with a particular focus on multi-brand platforms and growth-stage operators with potential for franchising. Roark Capital aims to deploy capital through control-oriented buyouts, platform acquisitions, and select growth partnerships. Target companies typically exhibit predictable cash flows, high customer retention, and potential for franchise replication. The fund also allows for meaningful add-on activity to bolster existing platforms, with a focus on building category leaders in fragmented industries. Fund VII reinforces Roark’s positioning within the large-cap private equity space. As fundraising continues, the firm is expected to pursue investments across North America, leveraging its operational playbook, brand development expertise, and longstanding LP relationships. The vehicle is designed to generate value through scale, network effects, and the continued expansion of its consumer and franchise-driven ecosystem. The fund aims to partner with strong operating teams, acquire businesses with predictable cash‑flows, scalable platforms and well‑positioned brands, and drive long‑term value creation through operational improvement and growth initiatives. With approximately US$5 billion in commitments, the fund targets companies typically generating revenues from around US$20 million up to US$5 billion or more, and EBITDA from roughly US$10 million up to US$500 million or above. The principal geographic focus is North America, with select international franchise‑oriented opportunities, and sectors include restaurants, health & wellness, fitness, youth/education services, consumer products and business services.