Roark Capital, owner of Shelton-based Subway, acquires Dave’s Hot Chicken for $1 billion, expanding its fast-food portfolio.

Dave’s Hot Chicken said Monday it has been acquired by private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at $1 billion.

Private equity firm Roark Capital has purchased rising chicken restaurant chain, Dave’s Hot Chicken. The deal, worth an ...

The chain of nearly 400 restaurants immediately captured a young, spice-loving clientele for Nashville hot chicken in seven ...

Four high school dropouts including a former standup comedian and line cook, rapper Drake and the son of an oil billionaire are all winners in Dave's sale to Roark Capital.

Roark Capital, a private equity firm that also owns Subway, has acquired a majority stake in Dave's Hot Chicken for about $1 ...

The firm, based in Atlanta, has made a name for itself acquiring and franchising major food chains such as Inspire Brands, ...

A spokesperson for Dave's Hot Chicken confirmed the acquisition to ... The company acquired sandwich giant Subway in 2023 for nearly $10 billion in what was one of the biggest fast food ...