Sunrise, Fla. — An affiliate of Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has acquired Pet Supermarket, a leading pet specialty retailer in the Southeast, from Charles E. West, Jr., the company’s founder. Pet Supermarket will remain headquartered in Sunrise, Fla., and continue to be led by Diane Holtz, its chief executive officer.
Pet Supermarket, which operates 155 pet specialty retail stores in 11 states, is Roark’s fourth pet specialty retail investment.
“We are pleased to welcome Pet Supermarket to the Roark family,” says Ezra Field, managing director of Roark Capital. “Diane and her team operate a terrific pet specialty chain.”
“We are excited to have Roark as our growth partner,” says Holtz. “Roark brings to us incredible resources, consumer retail knowledge, and a collaborative approach to working with its portfolio companies that will enable us to accelerate Pet Supermarket’s growth.”
Roark Capital Group’s current brands include Anytime Fitness, Arby’s, Atkins Nutritionals, Batteries Plus Bulbs, CKE Restaurants (the owner of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s), Corner Bakery, Driven Brands (the owner of MAACO®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops, Pro Oil Change, and Econo Lube & Tune), FOCUS Brands (the owner of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s), Il Fornaio, Massage Envy, Miller’s Ale House, Money Mailer, Pet Valu, Primrose Schools, Waxing the City, and Wingstop. For more information, visit www.roarkcapital.com.
SOURCE: Roark Capital Group