Funding for additional growth
GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided a $20 million credit facility to Brentwood Associates' portfolio company Zoës Kitchen USA, LLC. Part of the funding was provided through GE Capital's bank affiliate, GE Capital Financial Inc.
"GE Capital offers private equity firms access to capital and extensive restaurant industry experience," said Rahul Aggarwal, managing director, Brentwood Associates. "Because of their expertise, they were able to deliver a flexible structure to finance our plans for growing Zoës Kitchen."
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Brentwood Associates is a private equity investment firm with more than $750 million under management. Founded in 1972, Brentwood has an extensive history of investing in leading middle-market, consumer-focused growth companies.
"Brentwood is a premier restaurant sponsor and we are pleased to be working with them again," explained Rick Thompson, senior vice president, GE Capital, Franchise Finance. "Our deep relationship with both Brentwood and Zoës allowed us to quickly and efficiently deliver a financing facility to address the objectives of the company."
Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen USA, LLC is a rapidly growing, fast casual restaurant concept offering fresh, made-from-scratch sandwiches, salads and roll-ups inspired by Mediterranean flavors. Zoës Kitchen can be found in six states comprised of 43 company-owned and 12 franchised units.
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