Top 10 Restaurants and Bars Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – August 1st – 31st, 2026

Several interesting transactions closed in the Restaurants and Bars sector over the past month. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.

PE Growth/Expansion

1. 1. Shinji, modern Japanese steakhouse that serves diners in Toronto, Canada that specializes in premium Japanese Wagyu from Himeji and Kobe, fresh sushi and seafood, robata-style grilled specialties, and a contemporary cocktail program, thereby providing guests with a celebration-focused, high-quality Japanese dining experience in the Financial District, received a development capital from Harlo Entertainment.
   2. Phenix Salon Suites Franchising, salon suite franchises that serves independent beauty and wellness professionals, received a development capital from Sweet 100.

Buyout/LBO

3. 3. Pier House Resort & Spa, resort and Caribbean spa company based in Key West, Florida that offers resort and spa services and owns 142 rooms including 119 guest rooms and 23 suites with all the necessary amenities like wifi, car parking and a cafeteria, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for everyone, was acquired by Sixth Street Partners and Riller Capital through a $190 million LBO.

Merger/Acquisition

4. 4. Sandy Pines Campground, campground and glamping resort that provides outdoor lodging and recreational experiences, was acquired by Streamside Parks for $13.5 millions.

Later Stage VC

5. 5. Blank Street, coffee shop that offers caffeine products with zero waste and zero emissions, raised $105 million of Series C venture funding in a deal led by General Atlantic Service.
   6. Plant Power Fast Food, fast-food restaurant chains that provides clients with vegan fast food at affordable prices, raised $3.37 million of venture funding.

Early Stage VC

7. 7. Real American Freestyle, professional wrestling league for freestyle athletes that operates the first unscripted professional wrestling league that focuses on Olympic-style freestyle wrestling rather than scripted entertainment, enabling elite freestyle wrestlers to compete in unscripted professional matches on a global stage, raised $31.35 million of venture funding.
   8. Women’s Pro Baseball League, professional women’s baseball league that provides a competitive platform for female athletes, raised $3 million of Series A venture funding.

Seed Round

9. 9. The Klondike Tavern, a restaurant and bar that provides dining and beverage options and that offers chef-driven cuisine, cocktails, wine, beer, mocktails, and a kids’ menu, providing patrons with food and beverage services, raised $150,000 of seed funding in the form of Equity and Debt.
   10. Kotofit, indoor sports facilities that provide accessible athletic spaces, raised $795,000 of seed funding.

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