Restaurants & Hospitality Acquisitions in Utah

Bain Capital North American Private Equity has acquired Sizzling Platter, LLC — a Salt Lake City–based restaurant franchise growth platform — from CapitalSpring. The transaction will support Sizzling Platter's expansion of its multi-brand fast-casual and quick-service portfolio (including Little Caesars, Wingstop, Jersey Mike's, Dunkin', and Jamba) and accelerate unit growth and operational capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital have acquired a majority stake in Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food from Savory Fund, with Savory and the company's founders retaining minority ownership. The investment will support Mo' Bettahs' next phase of growth and geographic expansion as the fast-casual Hawaiian chain continues to scale across the mainland U.S.

The Larry H. Miller Company has acquired a majority stake in Swig, the Salt Lake City–based drive-thru "dirty soda" concept, from Savory Fund. Financial terms were not disclosed; Savory Fund and Swig founder Nicole Tanner (with partners) will retain minority stakes as the brand pursues national expansion and new placements within LHM Megaplex Theatres.

Alterra Mountain Company has acquired Ski Butlers, a Park City–based ski and snowboard rental delivery service that operates in ~50 resort destinations across North America and Europe. The acquisition will keep Ski Butlers as a standalone business and aims to expand guest services and equipment delivery across Alterra's resort portfolio to enhance the guest experience.

Charger Investment Partners completed a growth investment in B&B Coffeehouse (dba Beans & Brews) on December 31, 2020, partnering with founders Jeff and Kevin Laramie. The capital will support the Salt Lake City–founded coffeehouse and franchisor, which operates company-owned and franchise locations and wholesales roasted coffee across the Western United States.