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L Catterton Makes Strategic Investment in Multi-Concept Restaurant Group HUGE

Today, L Catterton announced a definitive agreement to make a strategic investment in HUGE, aiming to position the multi-concept restaurant group in Japan for growth domestically and overseas.
HUGE, founded in 2005, runs 47 premium casual restaurants across Tokyo metropolitan area and other major Japanese cities, offering elevated dining across multiple cuisines.
Managing approximately $39 billion, L Catterton has invested in around 30 restaurant businesses and its team of more than 200 investment and operating professionals across 18 offices supports operations.
Partnering with L Catterton, HUGE will work with founder Yoshihiro Shinkawa to scale after acquiring Kisshokichi, optimizing operations to boost growth in Japan and overseas.
Bolstered by rising demand for experiential dining, the premium experiential dining segment is forecast to remain the fastest-growing, while L Catterton's fund range of $5 million to $5 billion supports flexible scaling.

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