Largest Restaurants Distressed Transactions

Quiznos is engaged in franchising and operating quick-service restaurants commonly known for toasted sub-style sandwiches with approximately 4,000 operating units around the world. Quiznos was founded in 1981 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Avenue Capital Group
Investor
Asset Manager
New York, New York
www.avenuecapital.com

Unitas Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Hong Kong, China
www.unitascapital.com

CCMP Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.ccmpcapital.com/homepage/

CIC Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Dallas, Texas
www.cicpartners.com

Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. owns and operates three restaurant businesses, Joe's Crab Shack, Romano's Macaroni Grill and Brick House Tavern+Tap.

Landry's, Inc.
Company
Restaurants
Houston, Texas
www.landrysinc.com

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is an operator of a chain of family restaurants. The Company also has a baked goods manufacturing division operating under the name of Foxtail Foods which manufactures pies, pancake mixes, cookie dough, and muffin batter for in-store bakeries and third-party customers. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery was founded in 1958 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Huddle House, Inc.
Company
Restaurants
Atlanta, Georgia
www.huddlehouse.com

Restaurants Unlimited operates 46 restaurants in twelve states including 15 Kincaid’s – an American Fish, Chop, and Steakhouse; 8 Newport’s – a Seafood Grill, 9 Palomino’s - an upbeat city restaurant and bar famous for its European-inspired American cuisine; 9 Stanford’s – an upscale casual restaurant featuring grilled steaks, chicken and seafood; 3 Pizzeria Fondi’s; and nine other specialty brands such as Portland City Grill, Henry’s Tavern, Palisade, Cutters Bayhouse, Scott’s, and Ryan’s Grill.

Landry's, Inc.
Company
Restaurants
Houston, Texas
www.landrysinc.com

Xperience Restaurant Group is an operator of casual and fine dining brands. The Company operates four primary concepts, El Torito, El Torito Grill, Chevys Fresh Mex and Acapulco, offering a variety of traditional, innovative and authentic Mexican dishes. Xperience Restaurant Group was founded in 1954and is based in Cypress, California.

Tennenbaum Capital Partners LLC
Investor
Asset Manager
Santa Monica, California
www.tennenbaumcapital.com

Z Capital Group LLC
Investor
Asset Manager
New York, New York
www.zcap.net

Lunch Garden is a restaurant brand that offers customers high quality, traditional Belgian cuisine, complemented by popular international dishes. Lunch Garden was founded in 1966 and is based in Zaventem, Belgium.

CIM Capital
Investor
Distressed Investor
Antwerp, Belgium
www.cimcapital.be

ICG
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.icgam.com

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is an operator of a chain of family restaurants. The Company also has a baked goods manufacturing division operating under the name of Foxtail Foods which manufactures pies, pancake mixes, cookie dough, and muffin batter for in-store bakeries and third-party customers. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery was founded in 1958 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Wayzata Investment Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Plymouth, Minnesota
www.wayzatainvestmentpartners.com

Boston Market Corporation, which operates approximately 550 restaurants in 28 states, in the fast-casual restaurant category, providing time-pressed consumers with great-tasting, convenient meals. Boston Market serves rotisserie chicken, ham, meatloaf, and turkey, as well as side dishes such as mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and stuffing. Boston Market was founded in 1985 and is based in Golden, Colorado.

McDonald's
Company
Restaurants
Chicago, Illinois
corporate.mcdonalds.com

Souper Salad operates 91 all-you-care-to-eat soup and salad bar family restaurants located in 13 states with primary concentrations in Texas (41 stores), Colorado (14 stores), and Arizona (13 stores).

Sun Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boca Raton, Florida
www.suncappart.com

Charlie Brown's Corporation operates steakhouse restaurants in Chatham, Denville, East Windsor, Edison, Lakewood, Maple Shade, Millburn, Old Tappan, Oradell, Scotch Plains, Silverton, Washington Township, Wayne, Westampton/Mount Holly, and Woodbury, New Jersey.

Praesidian Capital
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Oklahoma City, New York
www.praesidian.com

Houlihan's Restaurants is an operates and franchises a system of restaurants specializing in high-quality, moderately-priced food and alcoholic beverages. Houlihan's Restaurants was founded in 1972 and is based in Leawood, Kansas.

Landry's, Inc.
Company
Restaurants
Houston, Texas
www.landrysinc.com

Taco Bueno is a premium quality, quick-service restaurant chain offering fast-casual quality Mexican cuisine at fast-food price and convenience. Taco Bueno was established in 1967 and headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Sun Holdings
Company
Franchising
Dallas, Texas
www.sunholdings.net

Taco Del Mar is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in coastal Mexican cuisine that has more than 100 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The franchise-owned chain offers the authentic tastes of Baja, with a menu featuring traditional favorites as well as vegetarian and vegan options. Taco Del Mar was founded in 1992 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Franchise Brands LLC
Company
Business Services
Milford, Connecticut
www.franchisebrandsllc.com

CraftWorks is a multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in dual offices between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Broomfield, Colorado USA. It operates restaurants, brewery restaurants and entertainment venues.

SPB Hospitality
Company
Restaurants
Houston, Texas
www.spbhospitality.com

Cote Restaurants is a restaurant businesses, providing consistently high-quality, freshly-prepared food in a modern bistro inspired setting. The restaurants are committed to sourcing seasonal and high-quality ingredients, and to providing an exceptional dining experience for customers. Cote Restaurants was founded in 2007 and is based in London, England.

Partners Group
Investor
Asset Manager
Zug, Switzerland
www.partnersgroup.com

Giordano's is a privately held company that owns and operates a pizza restaurant. Giordano's is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Victory Park Capital Advisors
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.victoryparkcapital.com