Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Fogo de Chão from Rhône Capital

Bain Capital Acquires Valeo Foods from CapVest

May 10, 2021

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Private Equity has agreed to acquire Valeo Foods Group from funds managed by CapVest. Valeo is a pan‑European ambient food company headquartered in Dublin with a portfolio including Jacobs, Kettle and Rowse, generating roughly €1.1 billion in annual net sales and employing over 4,000 people; Bain said it will seek to accelerate growth organically and via acquisitions. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and the financial terms were not disclosed.

Rhône Acquires Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers from Thompson Street Capital Partners

September 4, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Investment funds affiliated with Rhône have acquired Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers from Thompson Street Capital Partners. Freddy's— a fast-casual franchise with more than 550 locations and over $1 billion in system-wide sales—will keep its existing leadership as Rhône supports continued market expansion and guest-experience improvements.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Brazilian Pet Food Manufacturer FVO

February 11, 2021

Food & Beverage

H.I.G. Capital completed the acquisition of FVO – Brasília Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos LTDA, a leading Brazilian pet food manufacturer with nationwide reach. The purchase gives H.I.G. a platform in the attractive Brazilian pet food market — FVO operates five production plants, nine distribution centers and serves all 27 Brazilian states.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Mash Holdings

November 15, 2022

Retail

Bain Capital Private Equity agreed to acquire a majority stake in Tokyo-based Mash Holdings, the operator of fashion and lifestyle brands including gelato pique, SNIDEL and FRAY I.D. The firm said it will partner with Mash's management to strengthen the company's business foundation and accelerate medium- to long-term growth across its fashion, beauty and food brands.

Bain Capital Acquires Significant Stake in 1440 Foods

December 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in 1440 Foods, a New York–based portfolio of sports and active nutrition brands, alongside existing investor 4x4 Capital. The transaction (expected to close in December) will leave CEO Azania Andrews and the current management team in place; debt financing is being provided by Fortress Investment Group.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Quick Restaurants S.A. from Groupe Bertrand

August 2, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quick Restaurants S.A. from Groupe Bertrand. The deal will make Quick an independent company and aims to accelerate expansion of its network of restaurants, with a stated objective of doubling the network in coming years.