The Fund has investments in restaurant franchises located in and around urban markets throughout the United States. Investments have been made in both franchisors and franchisees.
 Le Petit Bistro: Acquired in March of 2005, this French-market themed restaurant chain has nearly 40 locations located throughout the Eastern United States in the food courts of malls and airports. This established brand was bought out of bankruptcy and is in the midst of a rebuilding and revival program led by UEF. Visit www.lepbistro.com for more.
”UEF is a very user-friendly and accessible partner. They are dedicated to the restaurant franchise industry. Most importantly, they are not crisis managers, they help us avoid crises.” – Karl Martin, Bistro Foods, Inc.
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Bear Rock Café: UEF first invested in the expansion of this unique brand in 2004. The first Bear Rock Café was established in 1997. Today this emerging national “quick-casual” restaurant chain has 33 stores with more than 150 signed franchise and area development agreements in place. Visit www.bearrockcafe.com for more.
“United Enterprise Fund drives performance but they also understand the ebbs and flows of the business. They are ideal partners.” – Gary Bryant, Bear Rock Franchise Systems, Inc.
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Church’s Chicken: One of the world’s leading franchise brands with more than 1,500 stores around the world. UEF has invested in franchise operators in the fast-growing Southern United States region. Visit www.churchs.com for more.
“UEF’s industry expertise is a standout feature and sets them apart. When a hurricane destroyed my business, they stepped up. UEF has no peers among investors in the quick service restaurant franchise space.” – Jack Waelti, QSR Group LLC
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 Cinnabon: The leading franchise bakery system with more than 600 stores. UEF has invested in a franchisee operating in the demographically-attractive Dallas - Ft. Worth region of North Texas. Visit www.cinnabon.com for more.
“They believe in people, they understand franchising and they are a key asset to my business.” – Sarah Freddie, LFG Group LLC
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R.J. Gator’s: This well-recognized chain is growing from its South Florida roots where it began as a family-friendly restaurant specializing in Florida-themed menu choices. Visit www.rjgators.com for more.
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