Craveworthy Brands Acquires Untamed Brands (taim and Hot Chicken Takeover)
May 8, 2024
Craveworthy Brands has acquired Untamed Brands, the parent company of taim Mediterranean Kitchen and Hot Chicken Takeover, adding 20 restaurant locations to its fast-casual portfolio. The deal — terms not disclosed — will fold taim into Craveworthy’s Mediterranean offering (aligned with Soom Soom) and pair Hot Chicken Takeover with Budlong to accelerate growth and franchising initiatives.
- Buyers
- Craveworthy Brands
- Targets
- Untamed Brands, taim Mediterranean Kitchen, Hot Chicken Takeover
- Sellers
- Untamed Brands, Phil Petrilli
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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