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Founder-Friendly Investors 2024
CapitalSpring is a part of Inc’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors, a list of the most supportive private equity, venture capital, and debt firms.
How FSC Franchise Co. is Staying Ahead of the Competition
Consumer demands have been changing rapidly over the last few years, and FSC Franchise Co. is making sure its brands align with what customers want most.
How Newk’s Eatery is faring after being quietly sold to Beef O’Brady’s parent company
Frank Paci, CEO of the restaurant chain, discusses the benefits of operating under FSC Franchise Co.
When Does Alternative Funding Make Sense For A Restaurant?
Erik Herrmann discusses the world of alternative funding for restaurants.
The State of Restaurant Investing in 2024: Chaos, Caution, and Potential
Erik Herrmann, partner, and head of the Investment Group at CapitalSpring, chatted with QSR on the state of restaurant investing in 2024.
Refinancing Conventional or Main Street Loans: Solutions for Business Capital Structures
Erik Herrmann addresses the challenges in the current market, including Main Street loans coming due, and advises on personalized refinancing options.
3 ways restaurateurs can combat inflation
Erik Hermann discusses how restaurant operators can please consumers while still driving profit.
Buddy's Pizza on the Rise of Detroit-style in the Pizza Industry
We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast.
Why remodeling is a top investment opportunity for restaurants
Remodeling is not just about giving a restaurant a fresh coat of paint. It's about rethinking and redefining a brand's physical space to meet the changing needs of your guests.
Buddy’s Pizza Legacy Lives on as Originator of Detroit-Style Pizza
Buddy’s Pizza originated Detroit-style pizza, with its thick dough and crispy cheese edges. The brand leaves a lasting legacy even as it grows.
How Restaurant Real Estate Is Evolving in a Digital World
Erik Herrmann, partner and head of the Investment Group at CapitalSpring discuss how restaurant real estate is evolving in a digital world.
CapitalSpring Hosting 2nd Annual “Feed US Today” Initiative to Give Back to Local Communities
CapitalSpring, a leading institutional investor with deep expertise in food service and multi-unit business models, is giving back to the communities who support their portfolio companies with a second annual “Feed US Today” initiative. The single day event will be held on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.
Will Restaurant M&A Pick Up in 2023
Erik Herrmann, partner and head of the Investment Group at CapitalSpring, chatted with QSR to discuss how restaurant concepts can secure financing in 2023’s economic climate, and what could be to come.
CapitalSpring Makes a Growth Investment in Bushfire Kitchen
Bushfire Kitchen, a five-unit chain out of Southern California, has received an investment from CapitalSpring designed to help the healthy fast-casual concept speed its growth.
QR-code startup cuts staff and pulls out of 4 global markets less than a year after raising over $120 million, as layoffs strike restaurant tech sector
This month, the Atlanta startup Sunday cut staff and pulled out of four of seven global markets. The QR-code-payment startup raised more than $120 million in less than a year in 2021.
Culture with a Side of Creativity
In this episode of Dana Delivers, SG Ellison, President of Diversified Restaurant Group and Franchisee of Taco Bell and Arby’s, reveals how his firm has embraced influencer and experiential marketing tactics to drive growth.
How Operators Can Overcome Thinning Profit Margins
In this episode of A Deeper Dive, Jim Balis, managing director of CapitalSpring and CEO of Sizzling Platter, discusses the best strategies for conquering rising labor and food costs.
Restaurant Automation: A Tasty Look at the Future
On the Restaurant Possible podcast, Jim Balis, managing director of CapitalSpring and CEO of Sizzling Platter, offers tips for applying innovative automation technologies to the restaurant experience.
CapitalSpring Closes Sixth Flagship Fund
The fund’s investment strategy focuses on providing structured loans and private equity solutions.