L Catterton has acquired Dishoom
Arrowpoint Advisory’s Management Advisory team worked alongside Rothchild & Co’s Leisure team to advise L Catterton on the terms of its management incentive plan as part of its acquisition of distinctive Bombay-style Indian restaurant brand, Dishoom.
Dishoom is a beloved Indian café group inspired by the old Irani cafés of Bombay. Since its first opening in London in 2010, Dishoom has become renowned for its rich storytelling, warm hospitality, and vibrant, all-day dining experience.
As of 2024, Dishoom has steadily expanded across the UK with 10 Cafes (under its dining format) and 4 of its newer concept Permit Rooms. Cafes are based in major cities and towns in the UK such as London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh, while Permit Rooms encompass their neighbourhood format and are located in Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford and Notting Hill. Each location offers a uniquely immersive atmosphere, rooted in a distinct Bombay-inspired narrative and brought to life through evocative design and heartfelt service. With a loyal following across the UK, Dishoom has also made a significant social impact, donating over 20 million meals through its “meal for a meal” initiative. The brand continues to stand out as a cultural and culinary icon in the UK hospitality landscape.
L Catterton is a US based investment firm which is owned 40% by LVMH, the French conglomerate that specialises in luxury goods and owned by the Arnault family. With over $37 billion of equity capital across its fund strategies and 17 offices around the world, L Catterton is the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. L Catterton's team of more than 200 investment and operating professional partners with management teams around the world to implement strategic plans to foster growth, leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence and a broad partnership network. Since 1989, the firm has made over 300 investments in leading consumer brands.
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