Vorys Advises Bob Evans Restaurants in its Sale by Golden Gate Capital

Vorys advised Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC in its sale by San Francisco-based private equity firm Golden Gate Capital to 4x4 Capital, in a transaction aiming to maximize the long-term growth of Bob Evans Restaurants.  4x4 Capital is a New York-based investment firm with a strong track record of investing in and accelerating growth across the food and beverage sector through a value-creation playbook rooted in active ownership and close partnership with leadership teams.

Bob Evans Restaurants’ CEO Mickey Mills and her team will continue to lead the company, while 4×4 Co-Founder & Partner Gustavo Assumpção will serve as Executive Board Chair.

About Vorys: Vorys was established in 1909 and currently has nearly 375 attorneys in 10 offices in Ohio, Washington, D.C., Texas, Pennsylvania, California, London and Berlin.  Vorys currently ranks as one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States according to American Lawyer magazine.   

About Bob Evans Restaurants: Rooted in the agricultural heritage of founder Bob Evans, whose humble Farmhouse Kitchen laid the foundation for our 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 our nearly 420 locations in 18 states.  From the classic Farmer’s Choice Breakfast to the slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey dinner, each bite reflects our dedication to delivering America’s Farm Fresh at every meal, every day.  For more information and restaurant locations, visit BobEvans.com.

A copy of the press release can be found here.