In an August 3rd release, High Bluff Capital Partners has announced acquisition of Church’s Chicken from FFL Partners. Church’s operates 1,500 locations in 26 nations with system-wide sales exceeding $1.2 billion.
In commenting on the transaction, Anand Gowda founder of High Bluff Capital Partners stated, “Our investment strategy continues to center and identify brands with long-term connections with consumers that can be energized and propelled to greater 
success through targeted industry expertise, operations efficiencies, innovation and creative brand management.”
Joe Christina, CEO of Church’s stated, “The past few years have been all about growth for the brand and its franchisees.” He added, “Our focus will be to deliver against our strategic plan with new locations in the U.S. and internationally and to continue profitable sales growth.”