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Our Current Investments
Barcelona
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in South Norwalk CT. Barcelona is part of Barteca Holdings. Barcelona Wine Bar is an award-winning Spanish tapas restaurant; featuring a unique menu of chef-inspired dishes and a comprehensive wine list.
Investment Date: 2012
Initial Realization Date: 2015
"While we were a bit apprehensive about taking on a private equity partner, what we have found with Rosser Capital has been a life-changing partnership. RCP gave us access to the best minds in the business for our Board; to capital at terms that we never could have gotten on our own; and to the stability and expertise that comes from people who have made their life's work out of growing restaurant businesses. They have been available when we need them, and content to let us run the company our way when we don't. We would never have achieved the success we have without Hal and Jacob." - Andy Pforzheimer, Co-Founder and Chairman of Barteca Restaurant Group
bartaco
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in South Norwalk CT. bartaco is part of Barteca Holdings. bartaco is a traditional taqueria serving over 20 tequila and taco varieties in a beach-inspired decor setting.
Investment Date: 2012
Initial Realization Date: 2015
"The change from being a mom and pop Company has been tremendous; we could not be happier to s`ee our Company flourish in every way, from structure, to board of directors, to human resources, to fabulous guidance and support. For me, the best was the freedom to keep creating great restaurants, which were fueled by Rosser Capital. Along this fantastic journey, we have become close friends.....what more can you ask." - Sasa Mahr-Batuz, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Barteca Holdings
PetPeople
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Columbus, OH, PetPeople is the neighborhood place for natural foods and quality supplies for dogs and cats.
Investment Date: 2014
Final Realization Date: N/A
“We are very happy to be working with the team at Rosser Capital Partners. They have been great partners to PetPeople. Hal and Jacob have helped make us a stronger and better company and facilitated our growth. We appreciate the experience they bring and the great support they provide. “ - Trish and Michael Elkind - Founders of PetPeople
Skillets
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Naples, FL, Skillets is a full is a full service, limited hour, breakfast and lunch concept located in Southwest Florida. The Company provides its customers quality, made-from-scratch food in a home-style country house setting.
Investment Date: 2016
Final Realization Date: N/A
"Skillets was delighted to partner with RCP based on their deep experience in the restaurant industry. Hal and Jacob truly understand our business and are the ideal partners to take the concept to multiple markets while maintaining our brand values and culture." - Ross Edlund, Founder and CEO, Skillets Holdings.
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Hickory Tavern
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Hickory Tavern is a leading operator of sports themed, upscale casual dining restarurants.
Investment Date: 2014
Final Realization Date: N/A
"Rosser Capital Partners has provided our management team with access to strong resources and an incredible Board of Directors, made up of sitting Chairmen and CEO’s of some of the most respected restaurant groups in the country. The collective experience of Rosser Capital and our board has provided unique insights and prepared our team for the challenges of growing our brand while also allowing our management team the freedom to stay true to the principals and values that are the touchstones of Hickory Tavern. " - Brad Smith – CEO of Hickory Tavern
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We are focused on identifying emerging concepts and brands within
the restaurant, retail and consumer industries
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Our office is located in Greenwich CT
45 East Putnam Ave, Suite 109
Greenwich, CT 06830
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Our Expertise And Approach
- We target emerging concepts and brands within the restaurant, retail and consumer industries
- $2 - $15 million of EBITDA
- 5 – 30 locations in operation
- Goal to expand nationally
- Long and successful history of partnering with founders and entrepreneurs
- We believe founder involvement is critical to maintaining a Company’s culture, especially in the infancy of developing a brand, therefore we concentrate our efforts on situations where founders want to remain heavily involved
- Insure that there is an alignment of interests amongst shareholders and management
- Over 25 years of experience investing in the consumer sector, with a particular emphasis on multi-unit businesses
- 24 out of 25 transactions completed with multi-unit related businesses, 19 of those in the restaurant space
- A significant portion of our capital is internal or from our operating partner network
- Long term approach to investing, focused on what is the best long term decision for the business, not the best short term decision to drive earnings
- Eliminates negative fund dynamics associated with traditional private equity (fixed time horizon, need to show a regular return of capital to raise additional funds)
- Flexibility on hold period, transaction size and minority vs. majority ownership
- Provide a value-add approach to partnership
- Implement systems and controls to effectively manage the business
- Identify additional management resources through deep network of relationships
- Effectively capitalize the business for growth
- Attract a world class board of directors through our operating partner network
What Our Partners Say
