True Food Kitchen, a Phoenix, AZ-based restaurant brand that has pioneered wellness-driven dining, raised over USD100m in funding.
The round was led by HumanCo and Manna Tree, supported by existing investor Centerbridge Partners.
Founded in 2008 by Dr. Andrew Weil and led by Christine Barone, CEO, True Food Kitchen is a 42-unit restaurant brand inspired by the philosophy that food should make you feel better, not worse. Its seasonal menu is guided by the principles of Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory food pyramid and emphasizes wholesome, simple ingredients with thoughtful preparations to highlight the natural health benefits and flavors of each ingredient.
True Food Kitchen has 42 locations in 17 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Other backers in the company include Oprah Winfrey, Lion Capital, Dr. Andrew Weil and Howard Schultz.
FinSMEs
09/09/2022