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Oprah Winfrey becomes a restaurateur.
To date, the international media titan has announced an investment in True Food Kitchen, a Houston-based health food company. The bread and butter of True Food Kitchen, so to speak, are sustainable, local and organic meals. She was named Emerging Restaurant 2018 by the Fishbowl Data Society.
The size of Oprah's capital investment is unknown, but apart from the money, it offers its literal presence – it will join the brand's board of directors and will act as consultant. Centerbridge Partners, a private equity firm, remains the majority shareholder of the restaurant.
The interest of Oprah was stung after she ate at the restaurant and decided to seek CEO Christine Barone for a possible collaboration.
together on a good meal, "said Winfrey in a statement." When I first dined at True Food Kitchen, I was so impressed by the passion of the team. for a healthy diet and, of course, delicious food, that I knew I wanted to be part of the future of the company. "
in line with the investment model focused on Oprah's Health She bought an approximate 10% stake in Weight Watchers in 2015. Today, she owns about 8% of the brand.
Barone has declared that True Food Kitchen ended the year 2017 with double-digit growth in same-store sales.Specific numbers.It also noted that the official seal of approval of Oprah could result in a doubling of its over the next three years.
True Food Kitchen had only 12 sites e Barone joined the company in 2016. in 10 states. The company was founded in 2008 by Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Phoenix Sam Fox, and was built around Weil's anti-inflammatory food pyramid
"There really is not competitor in the full food space of True Food Kitchen. "Barone said," And I think that's because many thought you could not have a healthy and focused restaurant in this market. " 19659016] ————–
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