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Alex Behring and Daniel Schwartz - Inside 3G Capital

·1 hr 36 min·5 clips
Daniel Schwartz describes the 'Burger King is run by children' article that nearly derailed their Tim Hortons acquisition.
Patrick O'Shaughnessy interviews Alex Behring and Daniel Schwartz, co-managing partners of 3G Capital, about their unique investment model focused on one investment per fund, operator-led approach, and long-term ownership. They discuss iconic deals like Burger King and Hunter Douglas, talent development, and lessons from successes and setbacks.

As heard by us

A focused look at the Tim Hortons deal, from board dynamics and franchisee concerns to the pressure of a leak.

Alex Behring and Daniel Schwartz use the Tim Hortons deal to unpack how 3G Capital handled a complicated sale, with the focus staying on the board dynamic, the franchisee question, the promise of independent management in Canada, and the pressure that followed a leak.

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See how a Tim Hortons deal turned into a boardroom test.

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