Alignment Credit Provides Senior Secured Term Loan Commitment to REGO Restaurant Group

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alignment Credit, a leading provider of strategic credit solutions for growth and lower middle-market companies, acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to REGO Restaurant Holdings IV, LLC (”REGO” or the “Company”) to refinance previous debt facilities and provide capital for growth.

Based out of Denver, REGO is a restaurant platform that is (i) the franchisor of Quiznos, a Denver based toasted sandwich QSR brand founded in 1981, (ii) the franchisor of Taco Del Mar, a fast casual Mexican concept, and (iii) the owner and operator of four select restaurants in the Denver International Airport. REGO is backed by High Bluff Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in San Diego, CA.

“We are excited to partner with Alignment Credit as we move into REGO’s new phase and focus on Quiznos’ expansion nationally and internationally. Alignment’s collaborative approach and ability to devise a creative credit solution uniquely tailored to our strategic needs makes them an ideal strategic growth partner for us,” said Coady Smith, Board Member of REGO/Principal at High Bluff Capital. “Alignment Credit’s financing empowers REGO to accelerate the growth of its iconic franchisor brands, Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, and elevate its airport operations. With this strategic debt capital partnership, we will expand our footprint, drive franchisee success, and deliver exceptional guest experiences, creating lasting value for all stakeholders,” added Neel Patel, CEO of REGO.

Vadim Margulis, Managing Partner of Alignment Credit added, “Having seen the impressive High Bluff Capital-led strategic turnaround of Quiznos resulting in a stronger brand, improved profitability, and committed franchisee base, Alignment Credit is thrilled to support the Company’s talented management team on its quest to reignite growth and solidify Quiznos’ position as a preeminent QSR sandwich franchise.”

About Alignment Credit
Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Alignment Credit provides strategic credit financing for growth and lower middle-market companies across a wide range of industry sectors. Currently lending out of its Alignment Credit Fund II, Alignment’s origination, structuring, and value-add capabilities include a broad range of bespoke capital solutions for a variety of corporate and strategic needs. We take a long-term, partnership approach to credit investing and are committed to building lasting relationships with our borrowers and their management teams, while giving our investors the opportunity to support innovative players disrupting their respective market segments.

Further information is available at www.alignmentcredit.com.