Investment holding company Apres Cru promises expertise as well as funding
Four restaurant operations and investment veterans have formed a holding company to buy into and expand existing concepts, starting with three well-known brands in New York City.
The new company, Apres Cru, has invested in the businesses of restaurateur Marc Forgione of Peasant and his namesake restaurant Marc Forgione, Leah Cohen and Ben Byruch of Pig & Khao and Piggyback, and Jeff Bell of PDT and Crif Dogs.
“We offer both financial and strategic support,” said Sabato Sagaria, former president of Bartaco and before that chief restaurant officer of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, who is one of the four business partners in Apres Cru.
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