Trive Capital partners in buyout of fast-growing Hawaiian cuisine restaurant chain
Mo' Bettahs has grown to almost 60 locations, including eight in DFW.
www.bizjournals.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting:
- Mo’ Bettahs was acquired by private-equity firms in 2024, with Trive Capital and Blue Mountain Partners taking majority ownership from Savory Fund, while the Mack brothers andSavory retained meaningful minority stakes. This set the stage for accelerated expansion to additional states and markets.[1][2]
- The deal followed Mo’ Bettahs’ continued growth to roughly 56 locations across seven states, including a significant presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and highlighted the company’s rapid sales growth in the prior years (roughly 80 million in 2023 sales, with strong year-over-year increases).[2][3]
- The company aims to extend its footprint and “spread da aloha” across the mainland, supported by the new investment partners and leadership, including CEO Rob Ertmann since 2021.[2]
Notes and context:
- If you’d like, I can pull the latest public press releases or local coverage from outlets like the Dallas Business Journal or Nation’s Restaurant News for more granular details on store openings or regional plans. I can also summarize how investor activity might affect menu, branding, or store formats in the near term.
Would you like me to fetch the most recent local/industry coverage or compile a quick timeline of key milestones for Mo’ Bettahs?
Citations:
- Mo’ Bettahs acquisition and minority stake details[2]
- Growth and expansion context, including number of stores and regional presence[3][2]
- Historical sales figures and leadership notes[3]