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Gala Capital Partners, LLC, is a private investment firm with a demonstrated track record of partnering with founders and management teams to produce creatively structured investment solutions. By leveraging over 35 years of experience in the franchise, real estate and software industries we not only provide the capital but also the know-how needed to improve and expand operations, allowing founders and management teams take their organizations to the next level. We are patient, long-term investors that seek to add strategic value in building and growing profitable companies, and sharing the growth and success of our businesses with the teams that help us.

INVESTMENT PROFILE

MULTI-UNIT BUSINESSES

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Geography: Continental United States

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Business Structure: Franchisor or Franchise-Ready

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Unit Count: 50+

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Industries: Food, Pet Related, Health & Beauty, Others

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Stage: Past Proof of Concept

SOFTWARE BUSINESSES

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Geography: Continental United States

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Revenue Type: Recurring SaaS in nature

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ARR: $1.0M+

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Segment: Payroll/Payment Processing, Marketing, Restaurant Loyalty, Learning Management System, Supply Chain

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OUR TEAM

MEET OUR LEAD TEAM

ANAND GALA

FOUNDER, MANAGING PARTNER

GILLES KERSTEN

VICE PRESIDENT

ARTI SHAH

VICE PRESIDENT

TEPY SOPHAT

MANAGING DIRECTOR

TIM KOCH

OPERATING PARTNER

JOHN DANG

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

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Power Lunch x Anand Gala | S2, EP1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECj622_tLU8 Tune in to S2, EP1 of Power Lunch, featuring CEO and youngest franchisee of top restaurant conglomerates, Anand Gala. Listen in as Nabeel and Anand chat about all things:…

Gala Capital Buys Rusty Taco, Dunn Brothers in All-Cash Deals

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Beth Ewen Apr 27, 2023 Anand Gala Gala Capital Partners bought two brands last year, Rusty Taco and Dunn Brothers Coffee, to add to a portfolio started only in 2017…

How One PE Firm Puts Its Own Capital, Operations Experience to Work

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Franchise Times How One PE Firm Puts Its Own Capital, Operations Experience to Work Alicia Miller Jan 26, 2023 Alicia MillerIllustration by Jonathan Hankin Most private equity investors in franchising…

Gala Capital Buys Rusty Taco from Inspire Brands to Push Growth

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Franchise Times Gala Capital Buys Rusty Taco from Inspire Brands to Push Growth Beth Ewen Jan 4, 2023 Updated Jan 4, 2023 "They've had the brain trust of Inspire, and they've had…

Cicis Owner Gala Capital Buys Dunn Brothers Coffee to Enter Popular Segment

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Franchise Times Cicis Owner Gala Capital Buys Dunn Brothers Coffee to Enter Popular Segment Laura Michaels Jul 26, 2022 Updated Aug 15, 2022 Many Dunn Brothers locations have drive-thrus,…

A SMALL QUESADILLA CHAIN GETS AN INVESTMENT FROM MOOYAH’S OWNER

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FINANCING A SMALL QUESADILLA CHAIN GETS AN INVESTMENT FROM MOOYAH’S OWNER Investor Anand Gala and his Gala Capital Partners have taken a minority stake in seven-unit fast-casual concept Dillas Quesadillas…

CICI’S BUYERS ARE BETTING ON THE CHAIN’S FUTURE

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FINANCING CICI’S BUYERS ARE BETTING ON THE CHAIN’S FUTURE The owners of Roy's and Mooyah Burgers are teaming up on an effort to buy the pizza buffet chain out of…

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Announces Acquisition by Affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC and Gala Capital Partners, LLC

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Deal Adds Capital, Experience and Resources to Fuel Dallas-based Better Burger Franchise Company's Growth (more…)

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