Group 1 - FountainVest Partners is considering the sale of its Chinese franchise operator CFB Group, which operates Papa John's and Dairy Queen brands in Greater China, marking a trend of international restaurant brands reassessing their operations in China [1][2] - The potential valuation for CFB Group is approximately $500 million, with discussions still in preliminary stages and a formal sale process expected to start later this year [1][2] - CFB Group operates over 1,800 stores in Greater China and employs nearly 10,000 full-time and part-time staff, with Dairy Queen being owned by Berkshire Hathaway [2] Group 2 - FountainVest, established in 2008, focuses on investments in consumer, industrial, business services, and healthcare sectors, having supported various companies including Amer Sports Inc. and Ziwi [3] - The company acquired a majority stake in CFB Group from EQT AB in 2022, although the transaction amount was not disclosed [2][3] - Other global brands, such as Starbucks and Restaurant Brands International, are also reevaluating their Chinese operations, with Starbucks forming a joint venture with Boyu Capital and Restaurant Brands selling control of Burger King China [2]
继星巴克、汉堡王之后，DQ及棒约翰中国运营商或被出售