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What is Restaurantology?

The journey for operators with 2-20 units is a tough one. Where do you turn? Who do you talk to for advice when you are not like the “big guys”?

Restaurntology is a destination for industry advice, best practices, tips and tricks, and a host of other helpful restaurant owner content — it is also Savory Fund’s annual conferences where industry leaders gather to discuss restaurant trends. We’re focused on the questions small restaurant owners are facing and are here to offer solutions, how-tos, tips and tricks for anyone voyaging in the restaurant world. As we like to say, a rising tide lifts all boats. – and we want everyone to win.

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February 22, 2023

Lessons From Savory Fund: Building Brands That Resonate

When he co-founded Savory Fund in 2020, Andrew K. Smith wanted to change the way private equity invests in restaurants. He had been dissatisfied with his own experiences as a…
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February 22, 2023

10 Key Casual-Dining Restaurant Purchases from 2022

Purchasing Company: Savory Fund Sold Company: Sicilian Butcher Price Tag: Undisclosed  As part of the agreement, Savory Fund will invest up to $30 million in the Sicilian Butcher and the…
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January 10, 2023

The 19 Most Impactful Restaurant Acquisitions of 2022

Purchasing Company: The Larry H. Miller Company Sold Company: Swig Price Tag: Undisclosed The Larry H. Miller Company purchased a majority share from Savory Fund, a food and beverage investment firm…

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January 3, 2023

Savory Fund Adds 6,100 Employees in 2022, Projects 11,000 Additional Jobs in 2023

Amidst economic uncertainty, Savory Fund wins three Comparably Awards — best culture, CEO, and workplace for women — and experiences incomparable growth across its 10 brands. Lehi, UT  (RestaurantNews.com)  Savory Fund,…
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December 13, 2022

Larry H. Miller Company acquires majority stake in Savory Fund-owned Swig soda shop

Savory Fund-owned Swig — the drive-thru customized “dirty soda” concept based in Salt Lake City, Utah — announced Tuesday that real estate and entertainment investment company, the Larry H. Miller…
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November 2, 2022

Via 313 Pizzeria Names Ray Risley CEO

Via 313 Pizzeria, famous for its genuine Detroit-style pizza, has named Ray Risley as its Chief Executive Officer. Risley is the former President and COO of Front Burner Restaurant Group’s Whiskey…
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