Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a $12 million senior credit facility to support the recapitalization and growth of Saladworks, LLC by private equity sponsor, Centre Lane Partners, LLC.
 
Based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Saladworks is the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, operating over 100 locations both domestically and internationally. Saladworks provides customers health-focused, customizable dining options with a focus on fresh salads.
 
Monroe Capital LLC is a leading provider of senior and junior debt and equity co-investments to middle-market companies in the U.S. and Canada. Investment types include unitranche financings, cash flow and enterprise value based loans, acquisition facilities, mezzanine debt, second lien or last-out loans and equity co-investments. Monroe has been recognized by Global M&A Network as the 2013 and 2014 Small Mid-Market Lender of the Year, Private Debt Investor as the 2013 Unitranche Lender of the Year and 2014 Senior Lender of the Year, and the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2015 Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) of the Year.