It’s part three of our Restaurantology series, and today we’re talking about the state of the mergers and acquisitions market during the COVID-19 crisis. Prior to the pandemic, Savory Fund’s portfolio included the fast casuals Mo’Bettahs, Swig, and R&R BBQ. But just this fall, Savory closed on controlling investments in The Crack Shack, based in Southern California, and Austin-based full-service brand Via 313 Pizzeria.

In this session, Michael Rosen, founder of The Crack Shack; Brandon and Zane Hunt, the brothers and cofounders behind Via 313; and Savory Fund managing director Andrew Smith discuss how these emerging brands have managed to succeed during the COVID crisis, how they landed a deal in the middle of the pandemic, and what they were looking for in the ideal investment partner.

For more info on Savory or to watch videos of these conversations, visit SavoryFund.com/Restaurantology

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