Roark is an Atlanta‐based private equity firm with $41 billion in assets under management. Roark focuses on investments in consumer and business service companies, with a specialization in franchise and franchise-like business models.
Roark prides itself on being a trusted partner for management and business owners. We believe that successful partnerships begin with providing a compelling value proposition to all business constituencies. A win‐win‐win approach leads to a positive business environment where all stakeholders – customers, employees, franchisees, strategic partners, service providers, management and shareholders – share in the growth and success of our businesses. We want to partner with entrepreneurs and executives who share this vision.
Roark brands generate approximately $97 billion in annual system revenues from 112,000+ locations located in 50 states and 121 countries.
Our portfolio companies span multiple industries including food, restaurants, consumer and business services, health, wellness and fitness, and education and youth activities; Includes recognizable brands such as Anytime Fitness, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jamba Juice, Jimmy John’s, Orangetheory Fitness, Sonic, Subway, and many others. We have a strong belief that our success has come from an inclusive, collaborative culture of hard workers.