Recognition marks the third consecutive year CapitalSpring has been named among Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2026 — CapitalSpring, a leading private equity and debt investment firm focused on franchised and multi-location businesses, has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list, marking the third consecutive year the firm has received the recognition. The annual list recognizes private equity firms, venture capital firms and lenders with a demonstrated commitment to supporting founder-led businesses and helping them accelerate growth.
The recognition reflects CapitalSpring’s approach to partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams through flexible capital solutions, industry expertise and strategic resources. The firm has completed more than 100 investments and has invested $4.6 billion in the sector, with a focus on foodservice, franchised and independent restaurant businesses, multi-location consumer businesses and related industries.
“Being recognized by Inc. for a third consecutive year is meaningful because it reinforces what we believe makes a strong investment partnership: alignment, trust and a shared commitment to building for the long term,” said Erik Herrmann, Partner and Head of the Investment Group at CapitalSpring. “Our goal is never simply to provide capital. We work alongside founders and management teams to understand where they want to take their businesses and bring the resources, experience and flexibility to help them get there.”
CapitalSpring will also connect with restaurant operators, investors and industry leaders at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference (RFDC), taking place Nov. 9–11 in Las Vegas. The CapitalSpring team will be exhibiting at Booth 601 during the conference, with representatives available Monday, Nov. 9 from 4–7 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 2:30–6 p.m.
To learn more about CapitalSpring, visit CapitalSpring.com.
ABOUT CAPITALSPRING
CapitalSpring is a specialist private equity and debt investment firm with a 20-year track record of investing in franchises and other multi-location businesses that serve the everyday needs of consumers. The firm has invested over $4 billion across more than 100 investments in 100+ different brands. CapitalSpring has developed competitive advantages including deep sector expertise, proprietary data/benchmarking analytics, an in-house strategic operations team, and a 20-year foundation of relationships driving consistent flow of non-competitive investment ideas and opportunities. CapitalSpring manages multiple fund vehicles including private debt and private equity strategies focused on the lower middle market and middle market. The firm is headquartered in Nashville and has regional offices in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta. For more information about CapitalSpring, please visit www.capitalspring.com.
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