Josh Benn
Head of Americas M&A Advisory and Global Head of Consumer Corporate Finance
New York
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll’s Consumer & Restaurant Investment Banking Practice Advised The Works Café on Its Sale to CapitalSpring
On April 1, 2024, The Works Café (“The Works” or the “Company”), was acquired by CapitalSpring.
Kroll’s Consumer & Restaurant Investment Banking Practice served as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to The Works Café in connection with the transaction.
About The Works Café
The Works is a growing, regionally entrenched, on-trend, “better-for-you” fast-casual restaurant brand in highly attractive New England markets. The Company is a leading, authentically ESG-oriented brand in the fast-casual category, serving fresh, made-to-order, and responsibly-sourced food in an inviting, community-centric atmosphere.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as legal counsel to The Works Café in connection with the transaction.
About CapitalSpring
CapitalSpring is a leading institutional investor with deep expertise in foodservice, multi-location business models and related industries. For nearly 20 years, they have supported proven management teams with financial, strategic, and operational resources to accelerate growth and to realize the full potential of their businesses. CapitalSpring offers one-stop solutions for a broad range of investments including private equity, mezzanine capital and senior lending and is headquartered in Nashville with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York.
Honigman LLP served as legal counsel to CapitalSpring in connection with the transaction.
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