Anand Gala

Founder & Managing Partner at Gala Capital Partners

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Mr. Gala is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gala Capital Partners, LLC, an investment firm focused on lower middle market franchisors, software companies and commercial real estate. The current investment portfolio includes interests in chain restaurants, software & technology, real estate development, franchising and public equities investment. Current portfolio companies include: MOOYAH Burger, Proper Food, Cici’s Pizza, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Rusty Taco, Dillas Primo Quesadillas, Clovr Life Spa, Plate IQ Software, Cut & Dry, Simple 123, Targetable, Lunchbox, Ecotrak, Stream and Perfect Software, as well as investments in Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurants.

Mr. Gala graduated from the University of Southern California. He previously served on the Board of BBQ Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BBQ), is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE), University of California-Irvine CEO Roundtable, and a member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO), serving as past Chairman of the YPO Food & Beverage Industry Network and YPO Franchise Industry Network.

He is directly involved in numerous charitable and community causes focused on healthcare, education and children, including JDRF, Pratham, American India Foundation (AIF) and has served as a Director of the Gala Foundation since 2000.