BOSTON – November 6, 2025 – Bain Capital today announced the formation of Prosper Growth Partners (“PGP”), a new franchise platform led by Steve Ritchie, former Chief Executive Officer of Papa John’s.

Captain Steve Ritchie was on fire. He’d already taken out two MiGs in his latest Vietnam tour and was itching for more. On July 8, 1972, his chance came. An American warplane had taken a hit and was ...

Bain Capital has formed Prosper Growth Partners, a new US-based franchise platform. No financial terms were disclosed. The platform will focus on acquiring franchisee businesses. Steve Ritchie, former ...

Bain Capital today announced the formation of Prosper Growth Partners (“PGP”), a new franchise platform led by Steve Ritchie, former Chief Executive Officer of Papa John’s. The platform will focus on ...