Trive Capital partners in buyout of fast-growing Hawaiian cuisine restaurant chain
Mo' Bettahs has grown to almost 60 locations, including eight in DFW.
www.bizjournals.comHere’s the latest we can summarize from public coverage up to late 2024: Mo’ Bettahs, a Hawaiian-style fast-casual chain based in Utah, was acquired by Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital in October 2024, with Savory Fund and the Mack brothers retaining minority stakes. The deal followed Mo’ Bettahs’ rapid expansion, reaching around 56–60 locations across several states, including eight in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and reported revenue around $80 million in 2023, with strong year-over-year growth. The new owners signaled they would support continued expansion and sustain the brand’s Hawaiian-culture focus as it scales on the mainland. If you’d like, I can look for more recent developments or specific store openings in the Dallas area.
Citations:
- Trive Capital buyout and growth trajectory of Mo’ Bettahs.[1]
- CB Insights profile and financing context around the 2024 acquisition.[2]
- Coverage of the acquisition by FES Magazine noting new ownership and minority stakes.[3]