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 share based on recent public reporting.
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Ownership and growth: In October 2024, Mo’ Bettahs announced a majority stake sale to private equity firms Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital, with Savory Fund and the Mack brothers retaining minority stakes. The deal was described as enabling continued rapid expansion across the U.S. Mo’ Bettahs had been growing quickly, with reports noting dozens of existing locations and ongoing expansion plans.[1][2][3]
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Financials and growth trajectory: Public summaries from late 2024 indicated Mo’ Bettahs posted solid year-over-year growth, with Illumination from private equity backers suggesting ambitious plans to broaden the footprint to new markets, including additional locations in the southwest and beyond. Reports into 2025 suggested the chain aimed for continued revenue growth as the new ownership structure supported scaling operations.[2][1]
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Media coverage: Industry outlets highlighted the transition as a notable example of a Hawaiian-style concept attracting private equity interest to scale a fast-casual concept, with emphasis on preserving the founders’ leadership while accelerating expansion under new owners.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent press releases or connect you with more detailed sources (e.g., company statements, market analyses) and summarize any new developments. Would you like me to do that? I can also provide a quick timeline of key events for Mo’ Bettahs from 2008 to 2025.
Sources: Mo’ Bettahs ownership change and growth coverage from BizJournals, CB Insights, and FES Magazine noting the 2024 acquisition by Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital, and subsequent industry coverage.[1][2][3]