The firms

Who owns what.

78 private equity firms controlling 275 brands in this database, with 60 documented negative outcomes among them. Each profile lists the portfolio and the record.

KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)

est. 1976 · New York, NY

2 bankruptcies under their ownership

14 brands8 impacts2 bankruptcies

Quick Quack Car Wash, BrightSpring Health Services¹, Envision Healthcare¹, Heartland Dental¹, Acadia Healthcare¹, PetVet Care Centers¹, TXU Energy (Energy Future Holdings)¹, Benchmark Senior Living and 6 more

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Bain Capital

est. 1984 · Boston, MA

3 bankruptcies under their ownership

21 brands5 impacts3 bankruptcies

Guitar Center¹, Toys "R" Us³, Bright Horizons, Gymboree¹, Athletico Physical Therapy, Fogo de Chao, Dollarama, Acadia Healthcare (partial) and 13 more

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Apollo Global Management

est. 1990 · New York, NY

2 bankruptcies under their ownership

11 brands5 impacts2 bankruptcies

Michaels, Caesars Entertainment¹, Chuck E. Cheese, Qdoba, Claire's¹, ADT¹, IMG Academy¹, PetSmart¹ and 3 more

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Leonard Green & Partners

est. 1989 · Los Angeles, CA

3 bankruptcies under their ownership

7 brands5 impacts3 bankruptcies

Joann Fabrics¹, Sports Authority¹, Prospect Medical Holdings¹, Wrench Group, Mister Car Wash, Eyemart Express, Aspen Dental²

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Sun Capital Partners

est. 1995 · Boca Raton, FL

5 bankruptcies under their ownership

5 brands5 impacts5 bankruptcies

Marsh Supermarkets¹, Mervyn's¹, Shopko¹, Friendly's¹, The Limited¹

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JAB Holding Company

est. 1823 · Luxembourg

4 documented negative impacts

5 brands4 impacts0 bankruptcies

Panera Bread¹, National Veterinary Associates (NVA), VCA Animal Hospitals¹, Banfield Pet Hospital², BluePearl Veterinary Partners

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Cerberus Capital

est. 1992 · New York, NY

2 bankruptcies under their ownership

2 brands2 impacts2 bankruptcies

Remington Arms¹, Steward Health Care¹

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L Catterton

est. 2016 · Greenwich, CT

2 documented negative impacts

2 brands2 impacts0 bankruptcies

L.A.B. Golf, Birkenstock²

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Roark Capital

est. 2001 · Atlanta, GA

1 documented negative impact

18 brands1 impacts0 bankruptcies

Dave's Hot Chicken, School of Rock, Primrose Schools, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill, Subway¹, Maaco, Carvel and 10 more

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The Blackstone Group

est. 1985 · New York, NY

1 documented negative impact

14 brands1 impacts0 bankruptcies

Citrin Cooperman, Champions Group, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 7 Brew, Jersey Mike's, Servpro, Vivint Smart Home, Caliber Collision¹ and 6 more

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Sycamore Partners

est. 2011 · New York, NY

1 bankruptcy under their ownership

7 brands1 impacts1 bankruptcies

Belk, Hot Topic, Talbots, Nine West Holdings¹, Walgreens, Torrid, Staples

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Inspire Brands (Roark)

est. 2018 · Atlanta, GA

1 documented negative impact

6 brands1 impacts0 bankruptcies

Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Sonic Drive-In, Dunkin'¹, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's

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TPG Capital

est. 1992 · Fort Worth, TX

1 bankruptcy under their ownership

5 brands1 impacts1 bankruptcies

Thrive Pet Healthcare, J.Crew¹, Pathway Vet Alliance, GoHealth Urgent Care, Roper Technologies (Vertafore)

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Golden Gate Capital

est. 2000 · San Francisco, CA

1 bankruptcy under their ownership

3 brands1 impacts1 bankruptcies

Red Lobster¹, Tidal Wave Auto Spa, Bob Evans

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Advent International

est. 1984 · Boston, MA

1 bankruptcy under their ownership

2 brands1 impacts1 bankruptcies

First Watch, Charlotte Russe¹

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Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS)

est. 1992 · Chicago, IL

1 documented negative impact

2 brands1 impacts0 bankruptcies

Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS)¹, Encore RV Resorts (Carefree)

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Thomas H. Lee Partners

est. 1974 · Boston, MA

1 bankruptcy under their ownership

2 brands1 impacts1 bankruptcies

Art Van Furniture¹, Party City

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Gryphon Investors

est. 1995 · San Francisco, CA

33 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Smile Brands, Meazure Learning, Transportation Insight, Rootstock Software, Vision Innovation Partners, Metagenics, Double Wood Supplements, RapidAir and 25 more

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Mountaingate Capital

est. 2016 · Denver, CO

17 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Ignite Visibility, Podean, Bravida Medical, Rep Data, Acceleration Partners, UpSwell Marketing, Anteriad, Interluxe Group and 9 more

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Thoma Bravo

est. 1980 · Chicago, IL

10 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

ConnectWise, Proofpoint, Barracuda Networks, RealPage, Entrust, Imperva, SailPoint, Sophos and 2 more

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The Carlyle Group

est. 1987 · Washington, DC

9 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Acosta Sales & Marketing, Veyance Technologies (Continental Tires), PPD (Pharmaceutical Product Development), Booz Allen Hamilton, Hertz, ManTech International, Cengage Learning, Accenture Federal Services and 1 more

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Vista Equity Partners

est. 2000 · Austin, TX

7 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

EngageSmart, Cvent, Solera Holdings, JAMF, Datto, DealerSocket / Solera Auto, Marketo

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Warburg Pincus

est. 1966 · New York, NY

7 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

CityMD, Bausch + Lomb, Sundance Energy / Vine Energy, Kinetic Concepts (KCI), AMR (American Medical Response), Authority Brands, Duane Reade

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Silver Lake

est. 1999 · Menlo Park, CA

5 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Dell Technologies (Silver Lake / MSD), Endeavor Group (WME / IMG), Ancestry.com, Qualtrics, SolarWinds (Silver Lake co-invest)

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Francisco Partners

est. 1999 · San Francisco, CA

4 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Verifone, Renaissance Learning, Barracuda Networks (Francisco era), GoodRx

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General Atlantic

est. 1980 · New York, NY

4 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

European Wax Center, Agilon Health, Pret A Manger, Fanatics

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Hellman & Friedman

est. 1984 · San Francisco, CA

4 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Baker Tilly, Checkr, Grocery Outlet, Verisure

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Permira

est. 1985 · London, UK

4 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

LegalZoom, Renaissance Learning (Permira era), TeamViewer, Dr. Martens

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TriArtisan Capital Advisors

est. 2003 · New York, NY

3 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Denny's, P.F. Chang's, TGI Fridays

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Ares Management

est. 1997 · Los Angeles, CA

2 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

99 Cents Only Stores, Gastro Health

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Audax Group

est. 1999 · Boston, MA

2 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Salon Lofts, United Musculoskeletal Partners

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CVC Capital Partners

est. 1981 · Luxembourg

2 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Petco, Forever 21

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Freeman Spogli & Co.

est. 1983 · Los Angeles, CA

2 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

VIO Med Spa, Atria Senior Living

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Shore Capital Partners

est. 2009 · Chicago, IL

2 brands0 impacts0 bankruptcies

Affordable Dentures & Implants, Fast Pace Health

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Also on file · 44 firms with one tracked brand

Access Holdings · Foundation Partners Group

Anticimex (EQT Partners) · Anticimex

Apax Partners · rue21

Berkshire Partners

Blackrock Alternative Investors

Blum Capital Partners

Cinven

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) · Gentiva

Clearlake Capital · Crash Champions

Cornell Capital · Instant Brands (Instant Pot / Pyrex)

Corsair Capital · Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

EQT Partners · Waystar

ESL Investments · Sears / Kmart

Frazier Healthcare Partners · United Digestive

Great Hill Partners · G/O Media (Deadspin)

GTCR · Senske Services

Harvest Partners

HIG Capital

KarpReilly · Sprinkles Cupcakes

Kelso & Company · Elara Caring

Lee Equity Partners · Refresh Mental Health

Linden Capital Partners · HOPCo (Healthcare Outcomes Performance)

Lone Star Funds · Southeastern Grocers (Winn-Dixie/Bi-Lo)

Morgan Stanley Private Equity · Tops Markets

New Mountain Capital · Grant Thornton

Oaktree Capital · Whistle Express Car Wash

Odyssey Investment Partners

Onex Corporation

PAI Partners

Parthenon Capital · Cherry Bekaert

Patient Square Capital

Rentokil Initial (Terminix) · Terminix (Rentokil)

Roper Technologies

Seidler Equity Partners · LA Fitness / Esporta Fitness

Standard General · RadioShack

Sterling Investment Partners · Fairway Market

Sun Communities · Sun Communities RV Resorts

The Jordan Company · Bojangles

TowerBrook Capital Partners · Eisner Advisory Group (EisnerAmper)

Versa Capital Management · Wet Seal

Vornado Realty Trust

Webster Equity Partners · Retina Consultants of America

Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe · US Anesthesia Partners (USAP)

Yucaipa Companies · A&P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea)

This list is built from filings and transaction records, but the inside of these deals is known only to the people who lived them.

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