Founded in 2018 by Andrew Dana and Daniela Moreira, D.C.-based Call Your Mother is a fast-casual restaurant brand that takes familiar deli classics and cranks them up with a uniquely scrumptious twist. What started as a little bitty bagel stand at local farmers markets has quickly evolved into more than 15 shops serving up delicious carbs across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Colorado. While bagels are the star of the show, the selection goes to infinity and beyond! The menu showcases generously-portioned deli sandwiches, freshly roasted coffee, a wide variety of pastries, and catering for any occasion.
January 13, 2025
Sell-Side M&A Advisor
Founder-Owned
Invus
Restaurants
Call Your Mother has become one of the most celebrated fast-casual brands in the U.S., known for its craveable bagels, vibrant branding, and chef-driven recipes.
Since its founding in Washington, D.C., the brand has built a loyal guest base and expanded into multiple major markets, establishing a strong foundation for national scale.
Invus, which invested in CAVA at an early stage, was attracted to Call Your Mother’s differentiated positioning, strong unit economics, and brand authenticity.
The sale highlights sustained investor appetite for differentiated, high-growth fast-casual brands with broad whitespace and passionate consumer followings.
I have always felt that Call Your Mother is a special business. Our brand, authenticity, vibes, and entrepreneurial spirit have been key drivers of our success to date. Of the few advisors we spoke to, only Harrington Park Advisors shared our spirit and values. From day one it was clear that the HPA team was creative and entrepreneurial and had unmatched relationships and credibility with best-in-class buyers. The HPA team showcased our brand, performance, and growth potential and delivered a financial result and partnership we could have only dreamed of. And on a personal note, the team is made up of great people – people who always looked out for Call Your Mother, and who were a blast to work with along the way.
Co-Founder and Chief Doughboi
