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Taco Bueno acquired by TPG Growth

TPG Growth announced the acquisition of Taco Bueno.

December 3, 2015

TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity investment platform of TPG, a global private investment firm, announced the acquisition of Tex-Mex quick service restaurant plus chain Taco Bueno. Details of the transaction were not disclosed, according to a company press release.

"TPG Growth is focused on partnering with exceptional management teams and companies to help grow their businesses," said Sanjay Banker, a partner at TPG Growth. "In Taco Bueno, we found a company with a loyal customer following and a dedicated leadership team. Under TPG's ownership, Taco Bueno will continue to build on its momentum, enhance the Company's strong brand recognition and loyalty, and grow its footprint in new and existing markets."

Taco Bueno operates across 177 locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Colorado.

"TPG Growth is the ideal partner to help us to continue our momentum and take Taco Bueno to the next level," said Mike Roper, CEO of Taco Bueno. "Their experience helping to build some of the most iconic consumer brands in the world, as well as their experience with leading QSRs, will be extremely valuable as we look to accelerate growth while maintaining the high-quality experience that keeps our customers coming back."