Leading Franchises Share Strategies and Results at Private Equity Group’s 3rd Annual Summit.

Atlanta, GA (July 20, 2010) – During a time when many companies failed to survive and others were seriously wounded, Roark Capital Group’s portfolio of franchise companies grew and had some of the best months in their history, executives announced at the equity firm’s 3rd Annual Summit held recently in Atlanta, GA.



Roark, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that has acquired 18 franchise/multi-unit brands with $4 billion collectively in system-wide revenues, continued its unique tradition of gathering associates from each brand to strategize for the future.



More than 120 C-level and other associates from Roark-owned companies were in attendance at the 2010 Summit, making it by far the largest in the event’s three-year history. The Summit is a two-day gathering that features strategic breakout sessions, outside speakers and social events.



Represented brands included Cinnabon, Carvel, Batteries Plus, Primrose Schools, FASTSIGNS, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky’s, McAlister’s Deli, Money Mailer and Roark’s two newest acquisitions, Pet Valu and Wingstop.



CEOs, Brand Presidents, Chief Operating Officers and heads of marketing, franchise development, IT, human resources, field operations, training, and real estate met with their peers to discuss what strategies and tactics are working and what is not working.