Full-Time
Strategy and Analytics Analyst
Updated on 9/4/2026
Roark Capital
Private equity firm funding franchise networks
No salary listed
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
Fully on-site, five days per week.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as engineering, mathematics, economics, computer science, statistics, or a related field is required.
- One to three years of professional or internship experience solving analytical business problems is required.
- Demonstrated ability to execute rigorous, detail-oriented analysis and deliver accurate, high-quality work is required.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate analysis into clear business insights, are required.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
- Ability to learn and adopt new tools and technologies quickly is required.
- Hands-on familiarity with generative artificial intelligence tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini is required.
- Experience with Python, SQL, or other programming languages for data analysis and automation is required.
- Experience with AI-native development tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar coding environments is required.
- Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, or similar is required.
- Own analytical workstreams end-to-end by scoping questions, sourcing data, and defending conclusions.
- Gather, clean, analyze, and synthesize data from diverse sources to answer complex business questions involving pricing, marketing, forecasting, customer behavior, store performance, geographic analytics, benchmarking, and related topics.
- Confirm numbers, sense-check results, and identify and correct mistakes to ensure high-quality work.
- Structure analytical approaches for ambiguous, open-ended business questions rather than only executing predefined plans.
- Communicate findings, methodology, and progress clearly and concisely to project teams and senior team members.
- Translate analytical results into business implications and determine what the data means and which questions should be addressed next.
- Represent analyses to deal teams and portfolio company leadership, answer questions, defend conclusions, and provide timely, well-organized updates.
- Partner with Data Science, Software Engineering, and Consumer Insights functions to deliver cross-functional impact.
- Build reusable tools and frameworks through clear documentation, reusable templates, and shared lessons learned.
- Use artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence tools to accelerate work while verifying outputs and applying human scrutiny when needed.
- Stay current on developments in artificial intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making within private equity and portfolio industries.
- Continuously improve workflows and share lessons learned with the team.
- Strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or analytics experience is preferred.
- Experience applying generative artificial intelligence tools in a professional or internship setting is preferred.
- Industry exposure to restaurants, retail, consumer packaged goods, or consumer services is preferred.
- Consulting, private equity, or investment research experience is preferred.
- Experience working with or alongside data science and engineering teams is preferred.
Roark Capital is an Atlanta-based private equity firm that invests in consumer and business services, with a concentration on franchise and franchise-like models. It grows its investments by acquiring franchise networks and multi-location brands, then providing capital and management collaboration to help those brands expand across locations. It differentiates itself through scale and a stakeholder-aligned approach, boasting 105 franchise or multi-location brands with about 107,500 locations and roughly $94 billion in system revenues across 50 states and 118 countries. Its goal is to build durable, growth-oriented franchise brands by partnering with management and owners to create value for customers, employees, franchisees, partners, and investors.
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Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Reuters on May 8, 2026 said Inspire Brands confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO.
- Bloomberg reported April 17, 2026 Roark picked JPMorgan and Bank of America for Inspire.
- Dave’s Hot Chicken joined Roark in June 2025, adding a fast-growing franchise platform.
What critics are saying
- FTC scrutiny already slowed Subway in 2024; future restaurant deals face tougher antitrust reviews.
- ADW Capital pressed Driven Brands on June 9, 2026, forcing a strategic-review fight.
- Franchisee lawsuits against Moe’s accuse Roark-linked systems of kickbacks, risking dividend capacity and exits.
What makes Roark Capital unique
- Roark controls franchise-heavy platforms like Subway, Inspire Brands, and Driven Brands.
- Roark specializes in royalty-based, multi-location businesses with repeatable unit economics.
- Roark’s 2026 portfolio spans restaurants, automotive services, fitness, and facility services.
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Nick Saban presents Communities In Schools of Atlanta's top honor to Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain at annual choose Success Awards Dinner. Mar 27, 2026, 09:34 ET Chamberlain Receives Anne Cox Chambers Champion for Kids Award; Roark Honored with Corporate Partner Award at Sold-Out Celebration Benefiting Metro Atlanta Students ATLANTA, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Former head college football coach Nick Saban took the stage Thursday night to present Adam Chamberlain, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, with the Anne Cox Chambers Champion for Kids Award - the highest honor given by Communities In Schools of Atlanta (CIS of Atlanta) - at the organization's sold-out "Choose Success" Awards Dinner. Roark also received the Corporate Partner Award at the event, which drew nearly 300 of metro Atlanta's most influential leaders in business, philanthropy and civic life to support the region's largest dropout prevention organization. "When we are present for our students, they are far more likely to stay in school and graduate," said Frank Brown, chief executive officer of Communities In Schools of Atlanta. "We are deeply grateful for the extraordinary support of Adam Chamberlain, Roark and every partner who believes that every student, regardless of their ZIP code, deserves a quality education and a bright future." Chamberlain received the award in recognition of his leadership, advocacy and longstanding commitment to CIS of Atlanta's mission. Under his tenure, Mercedes-Benz USA has championed educational equity and youth empowerment across metro Atlanta. "Through Driving Your Future, Mercedes-Benz USA is dedicated to preparing students for long-term success and ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom," Chamberlain said. Roark received the Corporate Partner Award for its sustained investment in expanding access to critical resources for students across metro Atlanta. "Supporting young people aligns directly with Roark's mission of Helping People and Companies Reach Their Potential," said Allison Hill, chief social impact officer at Roark. "Lasting impact is created through sustained commitment and meaningful investment." This school year, CIS of Atlanta is serving more than 41,000 students across six metro Atlanta school districts. During the 2024-25 school year, 99% of caseload students remained in school and 97% graduated or were promoted to the next grade - outcomes powered by the organization's model of embedding dedicated support staff within school walls to address students' academic, social and emotional needs. 2026 CHOOSE SUCCESS HONOREES ANNE COX CHAMBERS CHAMPION FOR KIDS AWARD * Adam Chamberlain, CEO, Mercedes-Benz USA CORPORATE PARTNER AWARD CIS OF ATLANTA STUDENTS OF THE YEAR * High School: Mya Harris, Tri-Cities High School * Middle School: Demir Williams, Bunche Middle School * Elementary School: Dequan Woodard, West Clayton Elementary School ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR * Khari Crooms About Communities In Schools of Atlanta Communities In Schools of Atlanta is an award-winning dropout prevention organization established in Atlanta in 1972 and part of the nation's largest dropout prevention network. The organization's mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of Atlanta currently serves more than 41,000 students across 62 schools in six metro Atlanta school districts. For more information, visit www.cisatlanta.org. SOURCE Communities In Schools of Atlanta
KKR acquires Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital for $2 billion. Stock score locked: want to see it? Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR) is acquiring Nothing Bundt Cakes from private equity firm Roark Capital for more than $2 billion. The company added 390 locations since Roark acquired the chain in 2021. The private equity firm has been looking for a buyer for the U.S. bakery chain since last year, Restaurant Business reported. Nothing Bundt Cakes was founded in 1997 by Dena Trip and Debbie Shwetz. The bakery makes customizable bundt cakes for all occasions and has more than 600 locations across the U.S. KKR previously made a strategic investment into India-based cloud kitchen platform Rebel Foods, the parent company of brands such as Faasos, Oven Story Pizza and The Good Bowl. KKR has also historically invested in major food industry entities such as Del Monte Foods and various supermarket chains like Safeway and Stop & Shop. Roark Capital has made acquisitions with other franchise businesses including Arbys, Culvers, Jimmy John's, Auntie Anne's and Subway. Last year, the firm acquired Nashville-style spicy chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken for $1 billion. The Atlanta-based private equity firm has $41 billion in assets under management. Roark focuses on investments in consumer and business services companies, with a specialization in franchise and franchise-like business models, its website states. Private equity firms have been buying up franchises in recent years due to the value proposition that franchising offers. PE in franchising offers investors "fast, scalable growth with predictable revenue streams." "That predictability, often delivered through royalty-based cash flows and ongoing fees, is a natural fit for PE's typical 5-year investment horizon and margin expectations," a financial news platform, StancheCow, reported. Investor Alert: 5 New Stock Opportunities Every Week Every Friday, the Whisper Index reveals 5 under-the-radar stocks showing early signs of upside. Paired with daily rankings and actionable setups, you'll know what to buy, what to avoid, and where momentum is building next. Posted In:
Roark reportedly sells Nothing Bundt Cakes to KKR for $2B. The brand's fast growth and four-wall EBITDA likely made the 700-unit chain an appealing acquisition target. Published March 26, 2026 Roark Capital is selling Nothing Bundt Cakes to KKR for $2 billion, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, both of which cited sources familiar with the matter. KKR declined to comment, and Roark did not respond immediately to a request for comment. The fast-growing dessert chain had 660 units at the end of 2024, after opening more than 100 in the year, according to its most recent franchise disclosure document. The brand opened its 700th location last May. In 2024, the chain had an average net revenue of over $1.4 million, among stores open longer than two years, per its FDD. Among the base of units open two years or more, Nothing Bundt Cakes reported an average four-wall EBITDA of $316,591, or about 21.6% in 2024. Royalties and marketing fees from the average mature store amounted to $161,455, or 11% of sales, per its FDD. The brand's unit economics are strengthened by the simplicity of its menu - varying sizes of bundt cakes in different flavors - and operations. The cost-of-goods sold for its mature stores in that year was about 23.5%, and labor about 27.5%. The combination of strong unit-level economics and rapid unit growth could explain why the chain is an attractive investment for private equity. KKR is invested in a number of restaurant-sector companies, including MyPizzaTechnologies, a platform meant to digitize small- and medium-sized pizza brands, according to its portfolio. The private equity firm also co-led a $135 million funding round for Restaurant365 in 2023, and has a significant investment in Rebel Foods, a ghost kitchen company based in India. Roark, which owns Inspire Brands, Subway and a majority stake in Dave's Hot Chicken, is a major player in the restaurant industry, while KKR is a relative outsider these days. The acquisition of a major franchisor could indicate greater interest by private equity in the U.S. restaurant sector. Denny's sold itself to a group of private equity buyers and one of its franchisees late last year, while private equity firms have been buying up franchisees - like 7Crew - and encouraging more development.
Private-equity firm Roark Capital is in advanced talks to acquire Dave's Hot Chicken for roughly $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
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