Full-Time
Associate – Investment Team
Roark Capital
Private equity firm specializing in franchise investments
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Atlanta, GA, USA
Interest in working in Atlanta longer term
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking and/or private equity
- Top-tier college degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting is preferred
- Strong business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid foundational technical skills – finance, accounting, modeling, and data analytics
- Genuine enthusiasm and curiosity for investing
- Desire and ability to work in a collaborative team environment while also being able to work independently, multi-task, and meet demanding deadlines
- Interest in working in Atlanta longer term
- Support the senior Roark investment team in all aspects of the investment process, including due diligence, modeling, financing, and data analysis
- Take a lead role in the analysis and modeling of prospective investment opportunities and current portfolio investments
- Develop and/or oversee critical business diligence work streams, including data analytics, consumer research, market studies, industry benchmarking, and management interviews
- Meaningfully contribute to confirmatory diligence work streams and debt financing / equity co-invest processes
- Monitor the performance of existing portfolio companies, interact with portfolio management teams, and evaluate potential add-on acquisitions
- Help prepare detailed industry research and identify new verticals that are consistent with Roark’s investment criteria
- Assist in financial reporting and investor communication
- Mentor investment team analysts and interns
- Experience on transactions in the consumer services or business services sectors is a plus
Roark Capital is a private equity firm that focuses on investing in consumer and business service companies, especially those that operate on franchise or franchise-like models. The firm manages $38 billion in assets and has acquired 105 franchise and multi-location brands, which collectively generate about $94 billion in system revenues from approximately 107,500 locations worldwide. Roark Capital works closely with management and business owners, aiming to create value for all stakeholders involved, including customers, employees, franchisees, and shareholders. This collaborative approach, which they refer to as a win-win-win strategy, sets them apart from other private equity firms by fostering a positive business environment and ensuring that all parties benefit from their investments.
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Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1996
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Roark Capital's acquisition of Subway enhances its quick-service restaurant portfolio.
- The rise of ghost kitchens offers expansion opportunities with lower overhead costs.
- Digital transformation trends can improve efficiency and customer experience for Roark's investments.
What critics are saying
- Regulatory scrutiny due to market dominance in the quick-service restaurant sector.
- Potential overextension with multiple brand acquisitions leading to operational challenges.
- Financial risks from the $1 billion acquisition of Dave's Hot Chicken.
What makes Roark Capital unique
- Roark Capital specializes in franchise and franchise-like business models.
- The firm has acquired 105 franchise and multi-location brands globally.
- Roark Capital emphasizes a win-win-win approach for all stakeholders.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Meal Benefits
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