Southpaw

Highly Engaged Employees

Southpaw, formerly known as ABDD Capital, is a private equity fund and quick-service restaurant franchise operator founded in 2010 by Judd and Erica Spector Wishnow and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The company focuses on generating stable and consistent returns through the acquisition, construction, and operation of quick-service restau... rant franchises, currently owning and operating Dunkin' and Taco Bell locations throughout New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Kentucky, Georgia, and the Delmarva Peninsula. Southpaw has achieved positive same-store sales growth every year since its inception through a philosophy of long-term investment in both people and physical locations rather than short-term cost-cutting measures. The company operates as a rapidly growing organization that emphasizes creating an uplifting workplace culture centered on inspiring hope and connectedness for every employee, viewing employment opportunities as more than just jobs and treating team members as integral parts of a professional family deeply committed to their success. Southpaw's leadership team includes executives with extensive experience from major brands including Starbucks, Blockbuster Video, KFC, and convenience store operations, bringing decades of operational excellence and financial leadership to the organization. The company has successfully expanded through new store construction and conversions, including unique projects such as transforming a bank building into a Taco Bell location in Louisville. Southpaw's operational approach focuses on creating uplifting moments through service and connection, implementing cutting-edge software-based systems, hands-on training, and maintaining an entrepreneurial culture within a family atmosphere. The company requires only one thing from employees who want to get the most out of their Southpaw experience: that they truly care about what they do and the people they serve.Read More