Roark Capital’s $1B acquisition of Dave’s Hot Chicken highlights private equity’s growing interest in scalable, franchise-based food concepts in the fast-casual space.

3G Capital takes Skechers private in a $9.4B deal, betting on global DTC growth amid tariff risks and public market pressure on consumer brands.

Yarbo secures $27M+ in Series B funding to scale its AI-powered yard robots—advancing outdoor automation as the smart home ecosystem rapidly expands.