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1-800 Radiator (Driven Brands)
www.1800radiator.com
1-800 Radiator is the largest franchised automotive parts distributor in North America.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
ABRA (Driven Brands)
www.abraauto.com
ABRA is a leading network of franchised automotive collision repair shops.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Anytime Fitness (Self Esteem Brands)
www.anytimefitness.com
Anytime Fitness is the largest fitness franchise in the world, with gym facilities open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Health and Wellness
Arby's (Inspire Brands)
arbys.com
Arby’s is the largest drive-thru sandwich chain in the United States. The brand offers one of the most innovative and diverse menus in the quick-service restaurant industry, with more than 30 unique sandwiches and 8 different types of protein.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
ATI (Driven Brands)
www.autotraining.net
Automotive Training Institute (ATI) is a leading provider of financial and operational training series to the automotive repair and maintenance and paint and collision markets.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Auntie Anne's (FOCUS Brands)
www.auntieannes.com
Auntie Anne's menu includes hand-rolled soft pretzels baked in-store, Pretzel Nuggets, beverages (including signature lemonade) and Pretzel Dogs.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Basecamp Fitness (Self Esteem Brands)
basecampfitness.com
Basecamp Fitness is a growing network of fitness studios featuring high-intensity and high-energy workout sessions.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Health and Wellness
Baskin-Robbins (Inspire Brands)
www.baskinrobbins.com
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is known for its variety of “31 flavors” of ice cream, along with their creative ice cream cakes, milkshakes, and ice cream sundaes.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Bosley's
bosleys.com
Bosley's is the leading pet food retail chain in British Columbia specializing in holistic and specialty brands with a focus on pet health and wellness.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Buffalo Wild Wings (Inspire Brands)
www.buffalowildwings.com
Buffalo Wild Wings is the largest sports bar chain in the U.S., featuring an immersive sports restaurant experience and a variety of boldly flavored menu items, including buffalo-style chicken wings spun in over 20 signature sauces and seasonings.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
CARSTAR (Driven Brands)
www.carstar.com
CARSTAR is the largest franchise network of automotive collision repair shops in North America.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Carvel (FOCUS Brands)
www.carvel.com
Founded in 1934, Carvel is the leading manufacturer of branded ice cream cakes in the United States and a top producer of premium soft-serve ice cream.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Cinnabon (FOCUS Brands)
www.cinnabon.com
Cinnabon is an American chain of bakeries known for their "World Famous Cinnamon Rolls."
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
CKE Restaurants
www.ckr.com
CKE is one of the world's largest franchisors and operators of quick-service restaurants under the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brand banners.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Culver’s
www.culvers.com
Culver's is a family-favorite restaurant known for their ButterBurgers, Fresh Frozen Custard & Wisconsin Cheese Curds. For over 30 years, Culver’s guests have been treated to cooked-to-order food made with farm-fresh ingredients, served with a smile.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Divisions Maintenance Group
divisionsmg.com
Divisions Maintenance Group is a tech-based provider of integrated facilities maintenance services for prominent retail chains, pharmacies, grocery stores, warehouses, distribution centers, and REITs across more than 46,000 locations in all 50 states.
Market Sector: Business Services
Driven Brands
www.drivenbrands.com
Driven Brands is the largest automotive services company in North America. Driven manages a family of automotive brands including ABRA, CARSTAR, Maaco, Meineke, Take 5, Uniban, 1-800 Radiator, and others.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Dunkin’ (Inspire Brands)
www.dunkindonuts.com
Dunkin’ is famous for its combination of high-quality coffees, espresso beverages, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches served all day with fast, friendly service.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Fitness Connection
fitnessconnection.com
Fitness Connection is a leading player in the "High Value, Low Price (HVLP)" segment of the fitness industry.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Health and Wellness
Flower Child (The Cheesecake Factory)
www.iamaflowerchild.com
Flower Child is a growing, fast casual restaurant offering a customizable menu, made fresh from scratch, featuring locally-sourced, all-natural and organic ingredients.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
FOCUS Brands
www.focusbrands.com
FOCUS Brands is the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s, Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Healthy Contributions (Self Esteem Brands)
portal.healthycontributions.com
Healthy Contributions helps employers, health insurers and partners engage and activate members to participate in wellness programs and reward healthy behaviors to change lives for better health.
Market Sector: Health and Wellness
i9 Sports (Youth Enrichment Brands)
www.i9sports.com
Founded in 2003, i9 Sports is a leading franchisor of community-based, multi-sport leagues for children ages 3-14, serving over 3 million kids since inception.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment
Inspire Brands
inspirebrands.com
Inspire Brands is the franchisor and operator of the Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, SONIC, Dunkin’, and Baskin Robbins brands.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Installation Made Easy
www.installationmadeeasy.com
Installation Made Easy provides enterprise management software and support services that coordinate the lead generation, sale, and installation of do-it-for-me home improvement projects on behalf of home improvement and general merchandise retailers across the United States and Canada.
Market Sectors: Business Services, Franchise / Multi-Unit
International Car Wash Group (Driven Brands)
www.icwg.com
International Car Wash Group is the world's largest local car wash company, with operations in the U.S., Europe and Australia.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Jamba (FOCUS Brands)
www.jamba.com
Jamba is a category-leading smoothie and juice chain that offers a variety of high quality smoothies, juices, bowls and other products.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
www.jimnnicks.com
Jim ‘N Nick’s is a differentiated full-service restaurant chain that has been serving award-winning barbecue and Southern-inspired cuisine for over 30 years.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Jimmy John’s (Inspire Brands)
www.jimmyjohns.com
Jimmy John's is one of the largest sandwich chains in the US. Founded in 1983, Jimmy John's offers high-quality sandwiches with rapid preparation.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
KE Camps (Youth Enrichment Brands)
kecamps.com
Founded in 1999, KE Camps is the leading operator of day camps for country clubs, serving 10,000+ campers per year.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment
Maaco (Driven Brands)
www.maaco.com
Known as 'America's Bodyshop', Maaco is a leading provider of auto painting and light collision repair services. The Company provides a comprehensive suite of services primarily to retail, fleet, and industrial consumers.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Massage Envy
www.massageenvy.com
Massage Envy is the leading provider of therapeutic massage and skincare services in the U.S. In 2002, Massage Envy created a completely new category in the wellness industry and remains the industry leader in providing professional and affordable services that promote well-being through total body care.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Health and Wellness
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Mathnasium
www.mathnasium.com
Mathnasium is a leading franchisor of math learning centers with over 1,000 locations across 46 states and 12 countries.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment
McAlister's Deli (FOCUS Brands)
www.mcalistersdeli.com
McAlister's is a franchise chain of quick casual restaurants offering a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and desserts.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Meineke (Driven Brands)
www.meineke.com
Founded in 1972, Meineke is an automotive aftermarket industry pioneer and leading provider of repair and maintenance services. Meineke provides all regularly scheduled maintenance services, along with repair and replacement of vehicle components.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Merry Maids (ServiceMaster Brands)
www.merrymaids.com
Merry Maids is a leading franchisor and provider of home cleaning services.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Miller's Ale House
millersalehouse.com
Started in Jupiter, FL in 1988 by husband and wife team Jack and Claire Miller, Miller's Ale House is a sports-themed full service restaurant that offers an extensive menu of freshly prepared food and top-quality drinks.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Moe's Southwest Grill (FOCUS Brands)
www.moes.com
Moe's Southwest Grill is the neighborhood burrito place offering flavorful Southwestern fare with a healthy twist.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
North Italia (The Cheesecake Factory)
www.northitalia.com
North Italia is a modern interpretation of Italian cooking in the upscale casual dining segment, offering a variety of dishes that are handmade from scratch daily.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
www.nothingbundtcakes.com/
Nothing Bundt Cakes is a leading franchisor and operator of gourmet bakeries. The brand offers 8- and 10-inch bundt cakes, Bundtlets and Bundtinis® in multiple flavors that are hand-crafted and baked on-site.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Orangetheory Fitness
www.orangetheoryfitness.com
Orangetheory Fitness is one of the largest and fastest growing franchisors in the studio-based fitness market.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Health and Wellness
Pet Supermarket
www.petsupermarket.com
Pet Supermarket is the largest specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies based in the southeastern US.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Pet Valu
petvalu.com
Pet Valu is Canada's leading small-format specialty retailer of pet food and supplies, providing a wide selection of high quality pet products, together with friendly customer service and convenient store locations.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Primrose Schools
www.primroseschools.com
Primrose Schools is a leading franchisor of pre-K schools providing high quality educational programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years old and after-school learning programs for 6 to 12 year olds.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment
Schlotzsky's (FOCUS Brands)
www.schlotzskys.com
Schlotzsky's is a chain of quick casual restaurants offering made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
School of Rock (Youth Enrichment Brands)
www.schoolofrock.com
Founded in 1998, School of Rock is a leading franchisor and operator of performance-based music education schools, serving over 180,000 students annually.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment
Seattle's Best International (FOCUS Brands)
www.seattlesbest.com
FOCUS Brands is also the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Self Esteem Brands
www.sebrands.com
Self Esteem Brands is the parent company of Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, The Bar Method, Waxing the City, Stronger U, and Healthy Contributions.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Health and Wellness
ServiceMaster Brands
www.servicemaster.com
ServiceMaster Brands is the parent company of ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Market Sectors: Business Services, Franchise / Multi-Unit
ServiceMaster Clean (ServiceMaster Brands)
www.servicemasterclean.com
Global network of franchises providing janitorial services, carpet cleaning, hard surface floor care, tile and grout cleaning, and upholstery cleaning.
Market Sectors: Business Services, Franchise / Multi-Unit
ServiceMaster Restore (ServiceMaster Brands)
www.servicemasterrestore.com
Global network of franchises providing residential and commercial restoration services, including water damage, smoke and fire damage, mold remediation, and disaster recovery.
Market Sectors: Business Services, Franchise / Multi-Unit
SONIC Drive-In (Inspire Brands)
www.sonicdrivein.com
SONIC is the largest drive-in chain in the United States, well-known for its unique drive-in format, carhop service model, and broad menu of food and beverages with over 1.3 million drink combinations.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
Streamline Brands (Youth Enrichment Brands)
www.streamlinebrands.com
Founded in 2006, Streamline Brands is a leading franchisor and operator of swim schools for children of all ages, serving over 150,000 swimmers per year.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment
Stronger U (Self Esteem Brands)
strongeru.com
Stronger U is a digital, personalized nutrition-based health coaching services brand.
Market Sector: Health and Wellness
Take 5 Oil Change (Driven Brands)
www.take5oilchange.com
Take 5 is a leading provider of oil change services through a convenient drive-thru format with fast, friendly customer experience.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
The Bar Method (Self Esteem Brands)
barmethod.com
The Bar Method is a leading low-impact studio fitness franchise with locations across the US and Canada.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Health and Wellness
The Cheesecake Factory
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
The Cheesecake Factory is an iconic casual dining brand with best-in-class service and high-quality, made-from-scratch food across a diverse menu with over 250 items.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Restaurant and Food
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
twomenandatruck.com
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the largest franchised moving company in the U.S. and offers comprehensive home and business relocation, junk removal, and packing services.
Market Sectors: Business Services, Franchise / Multi-Unit
U.S. Baseball Academy (Youth Enrichment Brands)
usbaseballacademy.com
Founded in 1988, U.S. Baseball Academy brings together college and high school coaches to provide camp programs to aspiring baseball and softball players across the United States.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment
U.S. Sports Camps (Youth Enrichment Brands)
www.ussportscamps.com
US Sports Camps is the nation’s leading youth sports camp company, serving more than 100,000 campers across 1,200+ camps in 48 states. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in San Rafael, CA, US Sports camps is the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. US Sports Camps’ offering spans 19 different physical sports, Esports, and academic programs for campers ranging from 6 to 18 years old.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment
UNIBAN (Driven Brands)
www.unibancanada.ca
Uniban is a leading network of glass repair and replacement service centers across North America.
Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit
Waxing the City (Self Esteem Brands)
www.waxingthecity.com
Waxing the City is a growing network of waxing studios with an emphasis on superior waxes, highly-trained staff, and compassionate customer service.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Health and Wellness
Youth Enrichment Brands
www.yeb.com
Youth Enrichment Brands is a leading youth activities company, offering camps, leagues, clinics, classes and other programs that annually serve more than 700,000 kids ranging from 2 to 18 years old. Youth Enrichment Brands encompasses US Sports Camps, i9 Sports, School of Rock, Streamline Brands, and U.S. Baseball Academy.
Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit, Youth Enrichment

1-800 Radiator (Driven Brands) www.1800radiator.com
1-800 Radiator is the largest franchised automotive parts distributor in North America.
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ABRA (Driven Brands) www.abraauto.com
ABRA is a leading network of franchised automotive collision repair shops.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Anytime Fitness (Self Esteem Brands) www.anytimefitness.com
Anytime Fitness is the largest fitness franchise in the world, with gym facilities open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
,1,,8, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Arby's (Inspire Brands) arbys.com
Arby’s is the largest drive-thru sandwich chain in the United States. The brand offers one of the most innovative and diverse menus in the quick-service restaurant industry, with more than 30 unique sandwiches and 8 different types of protein.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
ATI (Driven Brands) www.autotraining.net
Automotive Training Institute (ATI) is a leading provider of financial and operational training series to the automotive repair and maintenance and paint and collision markets.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Auntie Anne's (FOCUS Brands) www.auntieannes.com
Auntie Anne's menu includes hand-rolled soft pretzels baked in-store, Pretzel Nuggets, beverages (including signature lemonade) and Pretzel Dogs.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Basecamp Fitness (Self Esteem Brands) basecampfitness.com
Basecamp Fitness is a growing network of fitness studios featuring high-intensity and high-energy workout sessions.
,8,,1, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Baskin-Robbins (Inspire Brands) www.baskinrobbins.com
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is known for its variety of “31 flavors” of ice cream, along with their creative ice cream cakes, milkshakes, and ice cream sundaes.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Bosley's bosleys.com
Bosley's is the leading pet food retail chain in British Columbia specializing in holistic and specialty brands with a focus on pet health and wellness.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Buffalo Wild Wings (Inspire Brands) www.buffalowildwings.com
Buffalo Wild Wings is the largest sports bar chain in the U.S., featuring an immersive sports restaurant experience and a variety of boldly flavored menu items, including buffalo-style chicken wings spun in over 20 signature sauces and seasonings.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
CARSTAR (Driven Brands) www.carstar.com
CARSTAR is the largest franchise network of automotive collision repair shops in North America.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Carvel (FOCUS Brands) www.carvel.com
Founded in 1934, Carvel is the leading manufacturer of branded ice cream cakes in the United States and a top producer of premium soft-serve ice cream.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Cinnabon (FOCUS Brands) www.cinnabon.com
Cinnabon is an American chain of bakeries known for their "World Famous Cinnamon Rolls."
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
CKE Restaurants www.ckr.com
CKE is one of the world's largest franchisors and operators of quick-service restaurants under the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brand banners.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Culver’s www.culvers.com
Culver's is a family-favorite restaurant known for their ButterBurgers, Fresh Frozen Custard & Wisconsin Cheese Curds. For over 30 years, Culver’s guests have been treated to cooked-to-order food made with farm-fresh ingredients, served with a smile.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Divisions Maintenance Group divisionsmg.com
Divisions Maintenance Group is a tech-based provider of integrated facilities maintenance services for prominent retail chains, pharmacies, grocery stores, warehouses, distribution centers, and REITs across more than 46,000 locations in all 50 states.
,3, Market Sector: Business Services ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Driven Brands www.drivenbrands.com
Driven Brands is the largest automotive services company in North America. Driven manages a family of automotive brands including ABRA, CARSTAR, Maaco, Meineke, Take 5, Uniban, 1-800 Radiator, and others.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Dunkin’ (Inspire Brands) www.dunkindonuts.com
Dunkin’ is famous for its combination of high-quality coffees, espresso beverages, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches served all day with fast, friendly service.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Fitness Connection fitnessconnection.com
Fitness Connection is a leading player in the "High Value, Low Price (HVLP)" segment of the fitness industry.
,8,,1, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Flower Child (The Cheesecake Factory) www.iamaflowerchild.com
Flower Child is a growing, fast casual restaurant offering a customizable menu, made fresh from scratch, featuring locally-sourced, all-natural and organic ingredients.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
FOCUS Brands www.focusbrands.com
FOCUS Brands is the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s, Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Healthy Contributions (Self Esteem Brands) portal.healthycontributions.com
Healthy Contributions helps employers, health insurers and partners engage and activate members to participate in wellness programs and reward healthy behaviors to change lives for better health.
,8, Market Sector: Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
i9 Sports (Youth Enrichment Brands) www.i9sports.com
Founded in 2003, i9 Sports is a leading franchisor of community-based, multi-sport leagues for children ages 3-14, serving over 3 million kids since inception.
,1,,9, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Inspire Brands inspirebrands.com
Inspire Brands is the franchisor and operator of the Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, SONIC, Dunkin’, and Baskin Robbins brands.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Installation Made Easy www.installationmadeeasy.com
Installation Made Easy provides enterprise management software and support services that coordinate the lead generation, sale, and installation of do-it-for-me home improvement projects on behalf of home improvement and general merchandise retailers across the United States and Canada.
,1,,3, Market Sectors: Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
International Car Wash Group (Driven Brands) www.icwg.com
International Car Wash Group is the world's largest local car wash company, with operations in the U.S., Europe and Australia.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Jamba (FOCUS Brands) www.jamba.com
Jamba is a category-leading smoothie and juice chain that offers a variety of high quality smoothies, juices, bowls and other products.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q www.jimnnicks.com
Jim ‘N Nick’s is a differentiated full-service restaurant chain that has been serving award-winning barbecue and Southern-inspired cuisine for over 30 years.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Jimmy John’s (Inspire Brands) www.jimmyjohns.com
Jimmy John's is one of the largest sandwich chains in the US. Founded in 1983, Jimmy John's offers high-quality sandwiches with rapid preparation.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
KE Camps (Youth Enrichment Brands) kecamps.com
Founded in 1999, KE Camps is the leading operator of day camps for country clubs, serving 10,000+ campers per year.
,9,,1, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Maaco (Driven Brands) www.maaco.com
Known as 'America's Bodyshop', Maaco is a leading provider of auto painting and light collision repair services. The Company provides a comprehensive suite of services primarily to retail, fleet, and industrial consumers.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Massage Envy www.massageenvy.com
Massage Envy is the leading provider of therapeutic massage and skincare services in the U.S. In 2002, Massage Envy created a completely new category in the wellness industry and remains the industry leader in providing professional and affordable services that promote well-being through total body care.
,1,,8, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
$Mathnasium Color Logo$ Mathnasium www.mathnasium.com
Mathnasium is a leading franchisor of math learning centers with over 1,000 locations across 46 states and 12 countries.
$Mathnasium Logo$ ,1,,9, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
McAlister's Deli (FOCUS Brands) www.mcalistersdeli.com
McAlister's is a franchise chain of quick casual restaurants offering a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and desserts.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Meineke (Driven Brands) www.meineke.com
Founded in 1972, Meineke is an automotive aftermarket industry pioneer and leading provider of repair and maintenance services. Meineke provides all regularly scheduled maintenance services, along with repair and replacement of vehicle components.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Merry Maids (ServiceMaster Brands) www.merrymaids.com
Merry Maids is a leading franchisor and provider of home cleaning services.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Miller's Ale House millersalehouse.com
Started in Jupiter, FL in 1988 by husband and wife team Jack and Claire Miller, Miller's Ale House is a sports-themed full service restaurant that offers an extensive menu of freshly prepared food and top-quality drinks.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Moe's Southwest Grill (FOCUS Brands) www.moes.com
Moe's Southwest Grill is the neighborhood burrito place offering flavorful Southwestern fare with a healthy twist.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
North Italia (The Cheesecake Factory) www.northitalia.com
North Italia is a modern interpretation of Italian cooking in the upscale casual dining segment, offering a variety of dishes that are handmade from scratch daily.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Nothing Bundt Cakes www.nothingbundtcakes.com/
Nothing Bundt Cakes is a leading franchisor and operator of gourmet bakeries. The brand offers 8- and 10-inch bundt cakes, Bundtlets and Bundtinis® in multiple flavors that are hand-crafted and baked on-site.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Orangetheory Fitness www.orangetheoryfitness.com
Orangetheory Fitness is one of the largest and fastest growing franchisors in the studio-based fitness market.
,1,,8, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Pet Supermarket www.petsupermarket.com
Pet Supermarket is the largest specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies based in the southeastern US.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Pet Valu petvalu.com
Pet Valu is Canada's leading small-format specialty retailer of pet food and supplies, providing a wide selection of high quality pet products, together with friendly customer service and convenient store locations.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Primrose Schools www.primroseschools.com
Primrose Schools is a leading franchisor of pre-K schools providing high quality educational programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years old and after-school learning programs for 6 to 12 year olds.
,1,,9, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Schlotzsky's (FOCUS Brands) www.schlotzskys.com
Schlotzsky's is a chain of quick casual restaurants offering made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
School of Rock (Youth Enrichment Brands) www.schoolofrock.com
Founded in 1998, School of Rock is a leading franchisor and operator of performance-based music education schools, serving over 180,000 students annually.
,9,,1, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Seattle's Best International (FOCUS Brands) www.seattlesbest.com
FOCUS Brands is also the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Self Esteem Brands www.sebrands.com
Self Esteem Brands is the parent company of Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, The Bar Method, Waxing the City, Stronger U, and Healthy Contributions.
,1,,8, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
ServiceMaster Brands www.servicemaster.com
ServiceMaster Brands is the parent company of ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
,1,,3, Market Sectors: Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
ServiceMaster Clean (ServiceMaster Brands) www.servicemasterclean.com
Global network of franchises providing janitorial services, carpet cleaning, hard surface floor care, tile and grout cleaning, and upholstery cleaning.
,1,,3, Market Sectors: Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
ServiceMaster Restore (ServiceMaster Brands) www.servicemasterrestore.com
Global network of franchises providing residential and commercial restoration services, including water damage, smoke and fire damage, mold remediation, and disaster recovery.
,1,,3, Market Sectors: Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
SONIC Drive-In (Inspire Brands) www.sonicdrivein.com
SONIC is the largest drive-in chain in the United States, well-known for its unique drive-in format, carhop service model, and broad menu of food and beverages with over 1.3 million drink combinations.
,2,,1, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Streamline Brands (Youth Enrichment Brands) www.streamlinebrands.com
Founded in 2006, Streamline Brands is a leading franchisor and operator of swim schools for children of all ages, serving over 150,000 swimmers per year.
,1,,9, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Stronger U (Self Esteem Brands) strongeru.com
Stronger U is a digital, personalized nutrition-based health coaching services brand.
,8, Market Sector: Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Take 5 Oil Change (Driven Brands) www.take5oilchange.com
Take 5 is a leading provider of oil change services through a convenient drive-thru format with fast, friendly customer experience.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
The Bar Method (Self Esteem Brands) barmethod.com
The Bar Method is a leading low-impact studio fitness franchise with locations across the US and Canada.
,8,,1, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
The Cheesecake Factory www.thecheesecakefactory.com
The Cheesecake Factory is an iconic casual dining brand with best-in-class service and high-quality, made-from-scratch food across a diverse menu with over 250 items.
,1,,2, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Restaurant and Food ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK twomenandatruck.com
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the largest franchised moving company in the U.S. and offers comprehensive home and business relocation, junk removal, and packing services.
,1,,3, Market Sectors: Business Services ► Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
U.S. Baseball Academy (Youth Enrichment Brands) usbaseballacademy.com
Founded in 1988, U.S. Baseball Academy brings together college and high school coaches to provide camp programs to aspiring baseball and softball players across the United States.
,1,,9, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
U.S. Sports Camps (Youth Enrichment Brands) www.ussportscamps.com
US Sports Camps is the nation’s leading youth sports camp company, serving more than 100,000 campers across 1,200+ camps in 48 states. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in San Rafael, CA, US Sports camps is the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. US Sports Camps’ offering spans 19 different physical sports, Esports, and academic programs for campers ranging from 6 to 18 years old.
,1,,9, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
UNIBAN (Driven Brands) www.unibancanada.ca
Uniban is a leading network of glass repair and replacement service centers across North America.
,1, Market Sector: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Waxing the City (Self Esteem Brands) www.waxingthecity.com
Waxing the City is a growing network of waxing studios with an emphasis on superior waxes, highly-trained staff, and compassionate customer service.
,1,,8, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Health and Wellness ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►
Youth Enrichment Brands www.yeb.com
Youth Enrichment Brands is a leading youth activities company, offering camps, leagues, clinics, classes and other programs that annually serve more than 700,000 kids ranging from 2 to 18 years old. Youth Enrichment Brands encompasses US Sports Camps, i9 Sports, School of Rock, Streamline Brands, and U.S. Baseball Academy.
,1,,9, Market Sectors: Franchise / Multi-Unit ► Youth Enrichment ► More About Roark's Portfolio Companies ►

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