Chris Cheek believes the support of CapitalSpring and the FSC team will contribute to the brand's sustainable expansion.

CapitalSpring is proud to announce that it has exited its investment in Sizzling Platter to Bain Capital Private Equity. We initially partnered with Sizzling Platter in 2019, and over many years, we worked with management to drive the company’s expansion across premier brands including Little Caesars, Wingstop, Jersey Mike’s, Dunkin’, and Jamba. We congratulate the entire team as Bain Capital takes the lead for the next chapter of growth.

Our Co-Founder and Managing Partner Richard Fitzgerald joined Sean Mooney on BluWave’s Karma School of Business podcast to discuss how CapitalSpring’s differentiated approach to investing has made it a “go-to” capital partner over the past two decades.

CapitalSpring collaborates with leadership to complete the acquisition of Coast Sign.

CapitalSpring has been recognized as an Inc. 2024 Founder-Friendly Investor.

CapitalSpring is a part of Inc’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors, a list of the most supportive private equity, venture capital, and debt firms.

Consumer demands have been changing rapidly over the last few years, and FSC Franchise Co. is making sure its brands align with what customers want most.

Franchise operators are struggling with rising costs and the repayment of pandemic-era loans, particularly the Main Street Loan Program’s balloon payments due in late 2024. With high interest rates and tightening lending conditions, many businesses risk bankruptcy unless they can secure refinancing or alternative funding.

Frank Paci, CEO of the restaurant chain, discusses the benefits of operating under FSC Franchise Co.

Erik Herrmann discusses the world of alternative funding for restaurants.

Erik Herrmann, partner, and head of the Investment Group at CapitalSpring, chatted with QSR on the state of restaurant investing in 2024.

Erik Herrmann addresses the challenges in the current market, including Main Street loans coming due, and advises on personalized refinancing options.

Erik Hermann discusses how restaurant operators can please consumers while still driving profit.

We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast.

Remodeling is not just about giving a restaurant a fresh coat of paint. It's about rethinking and redefining a brand's physical space to meet the changing needs of your guests.

Buddy’s Pizza originated Detroit-style pizza, with its thick dough and crispy cheese edges. The brand leaves a lasting legacy even as it grows.

Erik Herrmann, partner and head of the Investment Group at CapitalSpring discuss how restaurant real estate is evolving in a digital world.

CapitalSpring, a leading institutional investor with deep expertise in food service and multi-unit business models, is giving back to the communities who support their portfolio companies with a second annual “Feed US Today” initiative. The single day event will be held on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.