EMPOWERING OUR TEAMS THROUGH GENUINE PARTNERSHIPS. We believe every individual plays a vital role in our shared success. By fostering strong relationships, we work together to build a lasting legacy.
our roots
Our path started in the investing world but it was watching our own family members thrive as entrepreneurs that lit a new spark. Inspired by their growth, we combined our investment expertise with their entrepreneurial grit to build a franchise organization rooted in family, community, and lasting success.
The journey begins
We set out on a mission to redefine the QSR landscape, and it all started with the acquisition of 10 Wendy's franchises, marking the beginning of our long-term investment journey. Our vision to create a new style of multi-unit franchise ownership with a management approach that brings humanity to the business was born long before.
Building the foundation
Our passion stems from a shared love of entrepreneurship and a commitment to building something enduring for our team partners. With experience in investing and scaling businesses, we set out to create a franchise organization grounded in family, driven by ambition, and dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
EMPOWERING THE FUTURE
Our focus extends beyond immediate goals; we're empowering leaders as genuine partners in our mutual success in order to build a sustainable future for Legacy F&B, the restaurant world, and every member of our team.
We believe that a strong culture develops best by working side-by-side with employees, taking the time to connect more meaningfully and focusing on building genuine relationships along the way.
– ANEIL LALA AND NEAL WADHWA, FOUNDERS OF LEGACY F&B
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Our vision
We strive to create a continuous cycle of generational legacy—empowering team members to elevate their careers through meaningful collaboration and a deep connection to the communities we serve. Together, we drive lasting growth, enriching lives and paving the way for the next generation to carry the legacy forward.
Our mission
At the heart of our work lies a commitment to turn potential into excellence. By empowering people and businesses to grow beyond their perceived limits, we create an ecosystem where success is not just achieved but multiplied.
Meet the team
Aneil Lala
Managing Partner, Co-Founder
Aneil Lala
Managing Partner, Co-Founder
Lala is a former public equity investor at Schonfeld Strategic Partners where he specialized in the restaurant sector. He also held investor positions at Green Owl Capital, First Atlantic Capital and J.P. Morgan, specializing in consumer and retail. Lala was a Fulbright scholarship recipient, graduating with distinction and Latin honors from Duke University and with an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Neal Wadhwa
Managing Partner, Co-founder
Neal Wadhwa
Managing Partner, Co-founder
Wadhwa is a former public equity investor at Candlestick Capital and Citadel, specializing in the restaurant sector. He’s also a former private equity investor at Highgate Capital and HIG Capital, and a former investment banker at Moelis & Company, specializing in hospitality, consumer and retail. Wadhwa holds a B.S. in Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Matt Gunlock
Advisor
Matt Gunlock
Advisor
Matt Gunlock has 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, the last five of which as Highgate’s General Counsel.Prior to joining Highgate, Matt was an attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where he focused on commercial real estate transactions, hospitality, and private equity.He holds a BS in Accounting, summa cum laude, from the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University and a JD from the William & Mary School of Law, where he graduated as the valedictorian of his class.
Kenneth Gould
Advisor
Kenneth Gould
Advisor
Ken is an experienced Account Director/Producer who is committed to providing the best service in the industry to his clients. As a client advocate, Ken has the ultimate responsibility in delivering all aspects of commercial insurance customer service.Ken joined Lockton Dallas in July 2007 and his complex account experience comes from working with domestic and multinational Middle Market and Risk Management clients. During his 25-year career, Ken serviced many restaurant clients including Yum! Brands. Other notable clients include PepsiCo, Accor Hotels, Omnicom Group, United Rentals, Hubbell Inc., United Technologies, Stanley Works, GTE, American Airlines, BNSF Railway, Nokia, Alltel.
Dan McGue
Advisor
Dan McGue
Advisor
Dan McGue is the President and Managing Director of Shamrock Companies. Shamrock Companies specializes in Real Estate and Quick Service Restaurant Operations. Dan has a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Rishi Dani
Advisor
Rishi Dani
Advisor
Rishi has over 15 years of experience advising large corporates on managing and hedging their exposure to interest rates via derivatives. Rishi started his career at J.P. Morgan, working on the team advising small businesses on hedging interest rates before moving to RBS and Nomura, where he helped corporates in the U.S. and Latin America manage interest rate and FX risk. Currently, in Toronto, he runs the Canada Corporates Interest Rate Derivatives team for CIBC. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics from Denison University in Ohio.
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