2028 Roark Summer Analyst

Being a good investor and being a good firm are two different things. We want to be both.

We are an Atlanta-based private equity firm with $43 billion in assets under management specializing in franchise and franchise-like business models. Our portfolio companies span multiple sectors including restaurants, business and consumer services, health and wellness, and education and youth activities.

Since our founding in 2001, we have been guided by the same core values – do what’s right and long-term smart, regardless of conventional wisdom…even when it’s hard, and even when no one’s looking.

We view investing as a team sport. Our goal is shared success – for customers, employees, franchisees, strategic partners, service providers, management teams, and shareholders. We have a focused investment strategy that provides pattern recognition and a deep belief in win-win partnerships.

We partner with market-leading companies and management teams and believe in value creation through operational excellence. Currently, they generate $100 billion in annual system sales from 117,000+ locations across the globe.

Why Private Equity:
Private equity firms raise capital from investors to buy companies with the intention of growing them through operational improvement and strategic decision making. Typical investors in private equity funds include institutional investors such as university endowments and state pension funds – so when our investments go well, we are growing those scholarship and pension funds for all of our stakeholders’ benefit. At Roark, we pride ourselves on being trusted partners for management and business owners. A win-win-win approach leads to an enthusiastic business environment where all stakeholders – customers, employees, franchisees, strategic partners, service providers, management, and shareholders – share in the growth and success of our businesses.

Summer 2028 Private Equity Internship Program:

Our Summer Analysts gain exposure to the private equity industry and Roark’s highly analytical approach to investment evaluation and value creation through extensive training, deal process experience, and ongoing mentorship. Summer Analysts collaborate with all members of the firm and have direct exposure to Managing Directors and other senior team members through the evaluation of new investments and support of our existing portfolio companies.

Key activities for Summer Analysts related to evaluating new investment opportunities include:

• Industry research
• Financial modeling including operating, leveraged buyout, and merger models
• Data analysis
• Preparation of materials for / participation in Roark’s Investment Committee

Key activities for Summer Analysts related to portfolio management, include:

• Monitoring the performance of existing portfolio companies
• Interacting with portfolio company management teams
• Evaluating potential add-on acquisitions

Summer Analysts will also have the opportunity to assist senior Roark investment professionals in developing investment strategies for new investment verticals that are consistent with Roark’s investment criteria.

Roark knows that our best decision-making, which drives our best results, has come from a welcoming environment that embraces thinking from a variety of backgrounds, education, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage diverse candidates to apply.

What It Takes:

Roark is a highly analytical, results-driven firm. When evaluating candidates, we value:

• Outstanding academic credentials (min 3.7 GPA), preferably in a major evidencing strong quantitative ability
• Coursework or extracurriculars that instill strong foundations in business, finance, accounting, or economics
• Exceptional work ethic and a positive, “can do” attitude
• Deep analytical capabilities and detail orientation
• Excellent research, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to collaborate and openness to feedback,
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Ability to quickly shift priorities while maintaining focus
• A strong sense of urgency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint