Penningtons Manches Cooper advises QSR Automations on majority investment from Battery Ventures

Posted: 18/02/2025

The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised QSR Automations, a global leader in restaurant technology based in Louisville, Kentucky, on its majority investment from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm based in the US. 

The team assisted with the UK aspects of the sale of QSR Automations and its group, working closely with Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP, lead US counsel on the deal. 

QSR Automations, founded over 25 years ago, is a technology solutions company. Its focus is on providing the restaurant industry with innovative kitchen display systems that help improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and overall drive profits for businesses within this industry. 

The Penningtons Manches Cooper team was led by global head of corporate Matthew Martin, with support from associate Emily MacDonald. The wider team included support from employment partner Tom Walker and managing associate Hester Jewitt, real estate partner Alison Lewis, and pensions partner Alison Hills.

Anthony Griffin, president and CFO of QSR Automations, said: “The team at QSR Automations are really excited for the acquisition by Battery Ventures. This investment will allow us to further innovate and grow to ensure that QSR Automations continues to advance the restaurant industry through cutting edge technology solutions. We had the pleasure of working with Matthew, Emily and the rest of the team at Penningtons Manches Cooper. Their support on the UK aspects of this deal were key to the transaction’s success.”

Matthew Martin said: “We are delighted to have advised QSR Automations on their investment from Battery Ventures. It has been great to work with such an innovative company and we’re excited to see QSR Automations grow in the coming years with the help of this investment.” 

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