Retail & Restaurant Growth Capital

Retail & Restaurant Growth Capital (RRGC) is a private equity firm that focuses on investing in businesses operating within the retail and restaurant industries. Established in 1996, RRGC was the first small business investment company (SBIC) licensed to provide debt-related growth capital exclusively to these sectors. Over the past two decades, the firm has consistently invested in unit-driven retail, restaurant, and service businesses, as well as non-unit-driven models such as e-commerce, catalog, and consumer services. Additionally, RRGC invests in industry business partners, including suppliers and food service companies, and providers of business services like internet, logistics, outsourcing, and technology.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses a range of financing options, including seed, early stage, later stage, growth, buyout, mezzanine, recapitalization, and mergers and acquisitions. RRGC typically invests between $1 million and $3 million, with larger capital raises available through its investor partners. The firm considers both controlling and minority equity positions to support company goals and capital needs. RRGC actively partners with premier private equity firms and lending institutions to provide comprehensive financial solutions.

RRGC's evaluation criteria for potential investments include strong management teams, compelling business concepts, reputable partners, profitability, and clear exit strategies. The firm seeks companies with unit-level economics that demonstrate high sales-to-investment ratios, substantial unit/store-level EBITDA, and favorable cash-on-cash returns on invested capital. Growth-stage companies with multiple units and positive comparable store sales are particularly attractive. RRGC's portfolio reflects its commitment to fostering growth and success within the retail and restaurant industries.