During the period of courtship between the Blue Jays and Tanner Roark, Toronto pitching coach Pete Walker reached out to the 33-year-old right-hander. They’d never talked before and Walker knew ...

Private equity firm Roark Capital agreed on Thursday to buy Subway, in a deal that people familiar with the matter said values the U.S. sandwich chain at up to $9.55 billion, including debt ...

Subway has sold itself to private equity firm Roark Capital, ending a six-month long search for a buyer. It brings to an end the sandwich chain’s near six-decade run as a family-owned business.

In 2020, Inspire Brands paid $8.8 billion for Dunkin’ Brands Group. Subway has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at around $9.6 billion.

Roark Capital has deep roots in the restaurant and franchise industry and owns chains including Jimmy John's, Cheesecake Factory, Arby's, Jamba and more.