Act III Holdings, LLC

Act III Holdings is pleased to announce that Francisco Alonso, a long-time friend of the Act III team, has joined the company in the role of Partner, effective January 6, 2025.   Frank spent almost 25 years as an institutional equity investor with T. Rowe Price in Baltimore. Most recently, Frank was responsible for Analyst Development and worked with the firm's research directors. Prior to that, Frank managed the Small Cap Stock Fund and its associated vehicles, managed the US Smaller Companies Equity Fund and spent two decades on the advisory committee of the New Horizons Fund, the firm's flagship small-cap growth product.   Prior to his time as a portfolio manager at T. Rowe Price, Frank was an analyst focused predominantly on the consumer sector covering companies in the retail, restaurant, leisure & entertainment and hospitality industries. In 2006 Frank was named Best of the Buyside by Institutional Investor Magazine.  

We’re thrilled to announce our strategic investment in Honest Greens, a fast-growing, mission-driven restaurant brand redefining the better-for-you dining experience across Europe.    With 30 locations and a rapidly expanding footprint, Honest Greens is setting a new standard for wholesome, chef-driven, and affordable meals. Their commitment to high-quality, sustainably-sourced food resonates deeply with today’s movement toward health-conscious eating, and it’s a privilege to help write their next chapter of growth.   Ron Shaich, CEO and Managing Partner of Act III Holdings, adds: “We are very excited and honored to partner with the Honest Greens team. The brand represents the future of dining: The food is delicious, appeals to the health-focused consumer, and is deeply connected to its communities.”   At Act III, we seek to understand today what is going to matter most to consumers in the future and invest in the brands we believe will dominate those emerging niches. Honest Greens represents such an opportunity with its highly elevated, chef-inspired cuisine across all day parts, appealing to a growing segment of consumers who are seeking to eat in a more healthful way. We could not be more excited to partner with this impressive founding team and help guide their future growth plans.     📢 Read more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/erKMB5YJ 📸 Honest Greens on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/ekUpetRA #BetterForYou #FastCasual #HonestGreens #Restaurants #ActIIIHoldings

Every year, I take the time to step back and reflect – not just on the past, but more to reorient myself and my focus around what matters most. I call it a "premortem" – a practice I’ve followed for decades to ensure that when I look back on my life, I’ll feel a sense of peace, completion, and self-respect. Grateful to Ben Cohen and The Wall Street Journal for the conversation about this approach and why it’s been so instrumental to both my personal life and my businesses. This mindset has shaped how I think about intentionally shaping the future I want to build relative to my health, family and relationships, work, spirituality and philanthropy rather than simply reacting to what is asked of me or happening around me. A premortem isn’t about the end – it’s about making sure we’re on the right path while we still have time to shape the outcome. Read the full piece (not paywalled) on MSN here: https://lnkd.in/eHnt3_xZ #KnowWhatMatters #Leadership #LongTermThinking

Great to join CNBC Overtime with Jon Fortt today to discuss why I’m bullish on CAVA and the Mediterranean category. Cava is on track to become an industry-defining brand—comparable to Panera or Chipotle. Mediterranean cuisine is the #1 diet in America, and Brett Schulman has built an extraordinary enterprise poised to dominate its category. Cava offers bold, innovative flavors, a focus on quality and health, and an experience that resonates with guests. As a long-term investor, I remain confident in Cava’s potential and the brand's trajectory. Check out the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/dQXWDarT #KnowWhatMatters #Hospitality #FastCasual #MediterraneanDiet

I'm looking forward to speaking with Jon Fortt on CNBC's Closing Bell Overtime today between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. EST. Please tune in!

Hello Union Square! We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our 12th location right in the heart of Somerville’s Union Square today—Tuesday, November 5th. We couldn't be happier to bring positive eating to this bustling neighborhood and tightly knit community. With 75 seats and an outdoor patio, the cafe aims to create a welcoming urban retreat where guests can gather, relax, recharge and ultimately, feel at home. Union Square, we cannot wait to share a meal together! 20-50 Prospect St, Somerville, MA 02143 #eatpositive #livepositive

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The sky is the limit for CAVA as they once again beat Wall Street’s quarterly estimates for earnings and revenue while raising their full-year outlook. As Mediterranean cuisine emerges as the next dominant niche, CAVA’s outstanding team is perfectly positioned to lead the charge and set the standard as the category leader. #FastCasual #Restaurants #WallStreet #Earnings