WKS Restaurant Group
PrivateLast Round
Debt
Sep 6, 2019
Total Funding Raised
$43M
Company Overview
WKS Restaurant Group is a large, family-owned, multi-brand restaurant franchisee founded in 1987. Headquartered in Cypress, California, the company operates over 381 restaurants across 19 states, franchising iconic brands such as Denny's, Wendy's, El Pollo Loco, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Blaze Pizza. As one of the largest franchisees in the United States, its mission focuses on guest satisfaction and employee development, with a strong emphasis on promoting from within. The company has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including a major purchase of 94 Denny's locations in 2019, which made it the largest franchisee for that brand.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
Mobile Commerce, Food Delivery, E-commerce
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
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WKS Restaurant Group Comps
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WKS Restaurant Group Funding Rounds
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| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
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| Debt | Sep 6, 2019 | ||||
| Debt | Jan 11, 2018 | ||||
| Debt | Feb 12, 2014 |
WKS Restaurant Group Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Wintrust Franchise Finance | Debt |
| GE Capital | Debt |
| CapitalSpring | Debt |
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- Mar 24, 2026
Acquiring 23 company-owned shops in California and Hawaii.
- Mar 1, 2026
Operates 380 restaurants across 19 states.
WKS Restaurant Group Filings
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