Empowering Chinese F&B Brands for Global Success.
About Us
Tomato Capital, headquartered in Beijing, China, is an investment firm dedicated to the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Our portfolio includes restaurant brands, food and beverage (F&B) supply chains, and agri-food technology ventures. We focus on discovering and supporting visionary restaurant entrepreneurs while driving innovation in the food and beverage (F&B) sector through capital and strategic expertise.
Our robust investment ecosystem, built through platforms like Narrow Gate Insights, Narrow Gate Academy, Narrow Gate Supply Chain, and Narrow Gate Consulting, [KW1] provides comprehensive resources to help portfolio companies transition from scale to excellence.
Our Mission
To empower passionate restaurant entrepreneurs worldwide to transform their concepts into branded, multi-location businesses with global reach.
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Representing leading international F&B brands to expand into the U.S. market.
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Incubating U.S.-based entrepreneurs to build scalable, brand-driven concepts with international potential.
Investment Approach
Global Brand Representation
We support established food and beverage (F&B) brands entering the U.S. with capital, operational expertise, and local partnerships.
Brand Incubation
We partner with driven U.S. entrepreneurs to co-create scalable, branded chains poised for global growth.
Global Talent
We collaborate with visionary founders across markets.
Selected Portfolio Highlights (Sample)
Wallace
A global fried chicken QSR brand with over 20,000 stores, already operating in the U.S.
Banu Hotpot
A premium hotpot chain, founded in 2001, with 144 company-owned stores in top cities of China.
Jixiang Wonton
A beloved wonton chain with over 3,000 locations, planning U.S. factory and store expansion.
ChaPanda
A publicly listed tea brand with over 8,000 stores and steady growth.
Zui Noodle
Beijing’s largest noodle chain, renowned for affordability and value.
Chef Fei
A leading Hunan cuisine brand, celebrated for its signature spicy stir-fried pork, is planning a US store expansion.
Advance Bakery & Dairy
A next-generation bakery emphasizing fresh, on-site production.
Commune
A full-service restaurant and bar blending food, beverage, and lifestyle.
Fish with You
A top quick-service pickled fish brand, founded in 2017.
Grandpa Xiong Dumplings
A value-driven dumpling chain known for fresh, handmade preparation.
Our Advantages
- Extensive experience in China’s F&B market, having guided numerous brands from startup to over 1,000 locations.
- Backed by a parent company with substantial capital, operational resources, and talent support.
- Access to a strong pipeline of high-quality Chinese brands eager to enter the U.S., many of which choose us as their trusted partner.
- Since 2023, our U.S. team has conducted in-depth research across major cities and foodservice segments.
- Flexible partnership models, including company-owned stores, joint ventures, and franchising.
Why the U.S. Market?
Market Potential
U.S. consumers have a growing appetite for authentic, diverse Asian cuisines.
Brand Differentiation
Modern Chinese food and beverage (F&B) brands offer unique products and dining experiences.
First-Mover Advantage
Leading the wave of contemporary Chinese restaurant brands going global.
U.S. Expansion Strategy
We plan to open flagship and pilot stores in key cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Atlanta. Our focus is on QSR and fast-casual formats, with store sizes tailored to each brand’s needs. Specific site requirements can be discussed upon engagement.