Carlyle Group invested in Brazilian restaurant chain Grupo Madero.

Carlyle Group invested in Grupo Madero, the largest casual dining and fast-casual restaurant chain in Brazil. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Jay Sammons, Managing Director and Carlyle’s Global Head of Consumer & Retail, said, “Madero has built a differentiated brand and business model, utilizing consumer-oriented technology and leveraging the company’s best-in-class operations to serve great food to millions of satisfied customers across Brazil. We are excited to apply our significant restaurant and consumer expertise to support Junior and Madero’s leadership team as they execute on the company’s plans for future growth.”