Bain Capital acquires Retail Zoo from The Riverside Company
Bain Capital and Retail Zoo founders Janine and Jeff Allis have acquired multi-brand franchise company Retail Zoo from The Riverside Company, which has sold its majority stake. Retail Zoo's brands include Boost Juice Bars, Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill, Cibo Espresso and Hatch Chicken Soup. Jeff, the company's executive chairman, and Janine, executive director, will remain heavily invested in the business and, along with Scott Meneilly, chief executive officer, continue to run the business. Financial terms were not disclosed.
30 May 2014•5 mins read
