Top 10 Private Equity Investors in Restaurants

RankInvestor Name
1Pride Holdings Group
2Oxford Financial Group
3Garnett Station Partners
4FoxDen Capital
5Carson Private Capital
6L Catterton
7WonderFi Technologies
8Thompson Street Capital Partners
9Mezas Capital Group
10Foodtastic

Franchise economics and multi-unit operators drive most restaurant investment, with capital favoring proven concepts. These are buyers and control investors. This list is most relevant if you are selling the company, recapitalizing, or seeking a majority partner.

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Rankings cover January 2025 to July 2026 investment activity in US and Canada companies. Seed and early-stage rankings measure deal participation, not suitability for every raise.