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Private equity firm Roark Capital acquires 155-store Pet Supermarket

5/13/2015

Sunrise, Fla. -- Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on consumer brands, said that that its affiliate has acquired pet specialty retailer Pet Supermarket from Charles E. West, Jr., the company's founder. Pet Supermarket will remain headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, and continue to be led by Diane Holtz, its CEO.



Pet Supermarket operates 155 pet specialty retail stores in 11 states generating over $300 million of revenue.



Roark Capital has acquired 43 multi-unit brands which collectively generate $17 billion of annual system revenues through 20,000 locations that operate in 50 states and 72 countries. Pet Supermarket is Roark's fourth pet specialty retail investment.



"We are pleased to welcome Pet Supermarket to the Roark family," said Ezra Field, managing director of Roark Capital. "Diane and her team operate a terrific pet specialty chain with friendly, knowledgeable staff that is clearly committed to customer service."


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