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What does true competitive advantage look like in private equity/debt?
Our Co-Founder and Managing Partner Richard Fitzgerald joined Sean Mooney on BluWave’s Karma School of Business podcast to discuss how CapitalSpring’s differentiated approach to investing has made it a “go-to” capital partner over the past two decades.
CapitalSpring Partners With Management To Acquire Coast Sign
CapitalSpring collaborates with leadership to complete the acquisition of Coast Sign.
CapitalSpring Named to Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors
CapitalSpring has been recognized as an Inc. 2024 Founder-Friendly Investor.
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.
Franchise Operators Face Pandemic Loan Repayment Fallout
Franchise operators are struggling with rising costs and the repayment of pandemic-era loans, particularly the Main Street Loan Program’s balloon payments due in late 2024. With high interest rates and tightening lending conditions, many businesses risk bankruptcy unless they can secure refinancing or alternative funding.
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.