Acquisition activity is heating up in the restaurant space. The latest example is private equity firm Roark Capital reaching an agreement to acquire Subway, the quick-service sandwich chain.

Bain Capital Private Equity has reached a deal to acquire Fogo de Chão from Rhône Capital, which has owned the company since 2018.

Service agent Tech24 acquired Pronto Repairs, a provider of foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment repair and maintenance services for hospitals and medical centers in the New York City area.

Southern California Restaurant Design Group has purchased IKONIK Supply Co.’s foodservice division. As part of this acquisition, IKONIK will rebrand its furnishing and millwork division under a new name, Hatch Hospitality Supply. In addition, Hatch Design Group will continue to offer full-service kitchen and interior design services.

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Winco acquired Bar Maid Corp., a producer of products for bars, restaurants, hotels, convention facilities and event catering. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Ace Mart has acquired Lubbock, Texas-based foodservice supplies dealer Big Plate Restaurant Supply.

Tech24 has acquired Total Mechanical Repair Services.

In a deal valued at $715 million, multiconcept operator Darden Restaurants plans to acquire Ruth's Hospitality Group, parent company for Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.

The consolidation bug bit the manufacturers’ rep community the week of April 17.

San Antonio-based Ace Mart Restaurant Supply has acquired Wichita Restaurant Supply Company, based in Wichita Falls, Texas. The move extends Ace Mart’s presence in Texas.

Hoffmaster Group, Inc. has purchased Paterson Pacific Parchment

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Middleby Corp. has added to its coffee and beverage offerings through its acquisition of Marco Beverage Systems. The Dublin, Ireland-based company also manufactures hot water dispensers and has annual revenue of $30 million, per a

North American Kitchen Solutions was acquired by Valesco, a Dallas-based private equity firm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Multiconcept operator Dine Brands Global will add another restaurant chain to its portfolio by acquiring Fuzzy’s Taco Shop from Experiential Brands. Applebee’s parent company will pay $80 million in cash to NRD Holding Company for the 138-unit fast-casual chain. ...

Bargreen Ellingson has expanded its chemical and leasing business by acquiring Advanced Chemical Solutions.

Hatco Corp. continued to add to its portfolio as the Wisconsin-based company has acquired Food Warming Equipment Company, a manufacturer specializing in heated holding cabinets, cook and hold ovens, smokers, refrigerated cabinets, transport carts, and more, with locations in Crystal Lake, Ill., and Portland, Tenn. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Webb Foodservice Design Consultants has acquired Dieli Murawka Howe, a foodservice design firm with offices in San Diego and Las Vegas. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Blake Kuhlenschmidt has joined Tech24 as vice president, corporate development for the fast-growing service agent.

C&T Design and Equipment Company, an Indianapolis-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer, has acquired the assets of JME Hospitality Marketing, LLC, a foodservice design consultant.

Another week, another service agent is acquired. Private equity-backed Tech24 has purchased 1^st Source Restaurant Services, a Lewisville, Texas-based provider of planned maintenance and installation for foodservice, refrigeration equipment, HVAC and plumbing.

Tech24 acquired AmeriCold and Arrowhead Commercial Equipment. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Legacy Companies has acquired multiline manufacturer Admiral Craft Equipment Corp. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Empire Equipment Company has acquired Greater Texas Ice, a Houston-based wholesale distributor of commercial foodservice equipment and aftermarket parts.

PT Holdings LLC has acquired Commercial Kitchen Parts & Service, a San Antonio-based service agent. 

More than a year after coming to terms on a deal, Ali Group received completed its acquisition of multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Welbilt.

Tech24 has acquired TEMCO, Inc., a Jackson, Miss.-based provider of repair and maintenance services for commercial kitchen and HVAC equipment.

In a deal that expands its presence in the Midwest and in the U.S. coffee market, Smart Care has acquired Espresso Partners, a Minneapolis-based service company.

Smart Care has acquired Dutton Food Equipment Repair, a Richmond, Va.-based service agent.

Culinary Depot continued its expansion in the Southeastern U.S. with the acquisition of Restaurant Warehouse, a Florida-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer with three locations. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

BradyIFS has acquired Camden Bag and Paper Company, a distributor of foodservice and janitorial and sanitation products serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.