On February 4, 2026, Bob Evans Restaurants (“Bob Evans” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital has been acquired by 4x4 Capital (“4x4”).
Kroll’s Restaurant & Retail Investment Banking practice served as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to Bob Evans and its shareholders in connection with the transaction.
About Bob Evans Restaurants
Rooted in the agricultural heritage of founder Bob Evans, whose humble Farmhouse Kitchen laid the foundation for their restaurants over 70 years ago, Bob Evans continues to embody the spirit of farm-fresh ingredients and hospitality today. Today’s Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen remains true to tradition, utilizing fresh ingredients and fresh preparation in every dish across their nearly 420 locations in 18 states. From the classic Farmer’s Choice Breakfast to the slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey dinner, each bite reflects their dedication to delivering America’s Farm Fresh at every meal, every day.
About Golden Gate Capital
Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on partnering with management teams to build exceptional consumer, industrials, technology, and financial services companies. Since its founding in 2000, the firm has managed approximately $20 billion in cumulative committed capital.
About 4×4 Capital
4×4 Capital is a New York-based investment firm focused on creating value for middle market companies across the Consumer Goods, Consumer Services, and Consumer Adjacencies sectors in North America. Founded in 2018, the firm takes an active ownership approach to investing, combining deep operational expertise with a systematic value-creation playbook to help companies unlock long-term growth and operational excellence. 4×4 Capital has a proven investment and operational track record across multi-billion-dollar businesses worldwide.