Investment Summary

Weston Presidio Exits Jimmy John’s Sandwiches

On September 8, 2016, private equity firm Roark Capital Group invested in franchising company Jimmy John’s Sandwiches from Weston Presidio

Investment Highlights
  • This is Roark Capital Group’s 9th transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is Roark Capital Group’s 28th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Roark Capital Group’s 2nd transaction in Illinois.
Investment Fate
  • Jimmy John’s Sandwiches was sold to a strategic buyer in 2019.

Investment Summary

Date 2016-09-08
Target Jimmy John’s Sandwiches
Sector Franchising
Investor(s) Roark Capital Group
Sellers(s) Weston Presidio
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) North Point Advisors (Financial)

Target

Jimmy John’s Sandwiches

Champaign, Illinois, United States
Jimmy John's Franchise LLC is a fast-casual submarine sandwich chain with nearly 2,000 restaurants located across the United States. Jimmy John's makes fresh, fast, and tasty sandwiches using freshly baked homemade bread, freshly sliced quality meats, and locally purchased, freshly sliced veggies. Jimmy John Liautaud is the Founder and Chairman of Jimmy John's Sandwiches.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Roark Capital Group

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 33.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Roark Capital Group is a private equity firm that focuses on middle-market investment opportunities. The Firm targets family-owned business transfers, management/corporate buyouts, recapitalizations, going-private transactions, and corporate divestitures. Roark Capital Group pursues companies with revenues between $20 million and $5 billion, and EBITDA of $10 to $500 million. Roark Capital primarily invests in consumer and business services companies, with a particular interest in the franchise, food and restaurant, specialty retail, direct marketing and financial services sectors. Roark Capital Group was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 46
Sector: Franchising M&A 9 of 12
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 16 of 21
State: Illinois M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 28 of 44
Year: 2016 M&A 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Tampa, Florida, United States

Quala is a provider of tank cleaning services to the bulk transportation industry. Quala operates strategically located tank wash facilities across the US. Quala was founded in 1986 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Southfield, Michigan, United States

Great Expressions Dental Centers is a branded dental practice network that provides comprehensive affordable dental services distinguished by convenience, value, and a broad acceptance of insurance plans. Great Expressions Dental Centers was founded in 1982 and is based in Southfield, Michigan.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Weston Presidio

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 3.3B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Weston Presidio is a private investment firm focused on providing growth capital to later stage companies. The Firm looks to commit $10 to $50 million per investment to support growth initiatives, recapitalizations, and management-led buyouts. Sectors of interest include consumer products/services, business services, manufacturing and industrial, media/publishing, healthcare and technology. The Firm prefers to act as the lead investor, but will consider investing in select non-control minority positions. Weston Presidio was formed in 1991 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 46 of 52
Sector: Franchising M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 12 of 16
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 43 of 49
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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San Francisco, California, United States

SquareTrade, Inc. is a developer of software products to protects mobile devices, laptops and tablets, and other consumer electronics and appliances from malfunctions, accidental damage and life’s frequent mishaps.

Sell $1.4B