Bristol Environmental
Private Equity Round in 2024
Bristol Environmental, established in 1997, is a professional services company specializing in environmental remediation and abatement. It caters to industrial, healthcare, and government sectors, offering a comprehensive suite of services including asbestos abatement, lead and mold remediation, selective demolition, and disaster recovery. The company's 25-year track record ensures safe, reliable, and high-quality services at competitive prices.
Accident Care Alliance
Venture Round in 2024
Accident Care Alliance is a healthcare services provider specializing in comprehensive, personalized care for individuals primarily injured in automobile accidents. The company offers a range of services, including chiropractic care, rehabilitative therapy, neurology, traumatic brain injury care, orthopedics, pain management, and telemedicine.
FirstRidge Service Partners
Venture Round in 2023
FirstRidge Service Partners, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a construction contractor specializing in exterior home services. The company offers roof replacement and repair, along with services for windows, siding, and gutters, catering to both residential and commercial clients.
Better Than Home
Funding Round in 2023
Better Than Home is a provider of comprehensive pet care services, aiming to establish and expand a network of pet resorts across the nation. The company operates efficiently managed facilities that offer a range of services, including daycare, boarding, grooming, and training. In addition to these core services, Better Than Home also provides mental wellness resources and pet health insurance, ensuring a holistic approach to pet care. The company emphasizes quality and convenience for pet owners while fostering a positive work environment for its staff, thereby enhancing the overall experience for both pets and their owners.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Acquisition in 2023
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a chain of polished-casual restaurants located across the United States, specializing in classic American cuisine with a focus on bold flavors. The menu features a variety of innovative dishes, including wood-fired grilled steaks, seafood, soups, entrée salads, burgers, and desserts, all prepared in a scratch-made kitchen. The use of local hickory, oak, or pecan wood for grilling enhances the unique taste of the offerings. In addition to its food, Firebirds provides a diverse selection of artisan cocktails, craft beers, and a robust wine list, which includes private label options served at optimal temperatures. The establishment aims to deliver a memorable dining experience through its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Flagstop Car Wash
Venture Round in 2023
Flagstop Car Wash is a car wash facility operator based in Hopewell, Virginia, specializing in express car wash services. The company operates a chain of car wash express stores that provide a variety of services, including premium express washes and 24-hour in-bay automatic washes. Flagstop Car Wash is committed to delivering exceptional service and high-quality results in a timely manner. Additionally, the company enhances the customer experience by offering complimentary amenities such as free vacuums, mat cleaners, body and glass towels, glass cleaners, and air fresheners.
Planet Fitness
Post in 2023
Planet Fitness, founded in 1992 in Dover, New Hampshire, is a leading franchisor and operator of fitness centers with over 1,000 locations across the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the Dominican Republic. The company aims to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming and non-intimidating environment, which it brands as the Judgement Free Zone®. Planet Fitness operates through three main segments: franchising, corporate-owned stores, and equipment sales. The franchising segment encompasses its operations in various countries, while the corporate-owned stores segment focuses on its directly operated locations in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the equipment segment involves selling fitness equipment to franchisee-owned stores. A significant portion of the company's revenue is derived from its corporate-owned stores, and more than 90% of its locations are independently owned and operated.
Pollo Tropical
Private Equity Round in 2023
Pollo Tropical has been committed to providing fresh, great-tasting dishes in its kitchens every day. Authentic preparation, fresh ingredients, and a creative touch on traditional flavors are the perfect mix for delicious, craveable food.
Apex Automotive
Private Equity Round in 2023
Apex Automotive is a family-owned and operated automotive service and repair facility.
Woof Gang Bakery
Venture Round in 2022
Woof Gang Bakery is a specialty retailer focused on pet grooming and supplies. The company offers a range of grooming services including nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and unique treatments such as blueberry pie facials. In addition to grooming, Woof Gang Bakery provides pet daycare services and veterinary clinics, catering to the diverse needs of pet owners. The retailer also features a selection of healthy, natural pet foods, gourmet baked treats, and a variety of toys and accessories. By combining quality grooming with essential pet products, Woof Gang Bakery aims to enhance the overall well-being of pets and support their owners in providing the best care.
VIVE Collision
Venture Round in 2022
VIVE Collision is a collision repair service provider focused on serving the automotive industry in the Northeast United States. The company specializes in a range of services, including accident repair, collision repair, paintless dent removal, headlight restoration, and alloy wheel repair. VIVE Collision is dedicated to restoring vehicles to their original condition, ensuring that its staff is equipped with the necessary tools and training to handle repairs for electric, hybrid, and gas-powered vehicles.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
Private Equity Round in 2022
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar is a restaurant specializing in pizza, spicy wings, salads, and Pittsburgh sandwich.
PJW Restaurant Group
Acquisition in 2021
PJW Restaurant Group is an American restaurant holding company that operates a diverse portfolio of twenty-six restaurants across six different brands. The company is dedicated to providing quality food and hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere, allowing customers to enjoy fine dining experiences with friends and family. PJW Restaurant Group emphasizes a blend of food, drinks, and entertainment, creating a welcoming environment for patrons.
WOW Carwash
Funding Round in 2021
WOW Carwash is an operator of eco-friendly, tech-enabled express car wash services aimed at a diverse clientele. The company offers a variety of cleaning options, including tire shine, wheel cleaning, ultraviolet protection wax, and triple foam polish, ensuring that customers can maintain their vehicles at an affordable price. Committed to environmental sustainability, WOW Carwash emphasizes eco-friendly practices that minimize the ecological impact of its operations. In addition to its focus on car care, the company actively invests in local community causes and organizations, reflecting its dedication to fostering a brighter future.
Mambo Seafood
Acquisition in 2021
Mambo Seafood is a chain of restaurants specializing in a diverse collection of seafood dishes that blend elements from traditional American, Latin, and Pacific cuisines. The company provides a varied menu featuring seafood platters that are grilled, fried, and sautéed, allowing customers to experience a range of regional seafood meals. By combining innovative culinary techniques with classic preparations, Mambo Seafood aims to deliver a unique dining experience that appeals to seafood enthusiasts.
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Private Equity Round in 2021
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is a bakery and café located in American Fork, Utah, known for its diverse selection of homemade menu items. The company specializes in freshly baked breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences. In addition to its dine-in services, Kneaders also offers catering for events and occasions, providing a convenient way to enjoy their nutritious food. Customers can place orders online and purchase gift cards, enhancing accessibility and customer engagement.
Fat Tuesday
Acquisition in 2021
Fat Tuesday is a food and beverages company specializing in frozen drinks and products. It operates a chain of bars and restaurants situated in warm climates, tourist hotspots, entertainment districts, and outdoor malls. The establishment is known for its wide array of cocktails, sweet and sour drink mixes, and other beverages, catering to customers seeking refreshing frozen party cocktails. Through its vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu, Fat Tuesday aims to provide an enjoyable experience for patrons in lively social settings.
WOW Carwash
Venture Round in 2021
WOW Carwash is an operator of eco-friendly, tech-enabled express car wash services aimed at a diverse clientele. The company offers a variety of cleaning options, including tire shine, wheel cleaning, ultraviolet protection wax, and triple foam polish, ensuring that customers can maintain their vehicles at an affordable price. Committed to environmental sustainability, WOW Carwash emphasizes eco-friendly practices that minimize the ecological impact of its operations. In addition to its focus on car care, the company actively invests in local community causes and organizations, reflecting its dedication to fostering a brighter future.
Authentic Restaurant Brands
Private Equity Round in 2021
Authentic Restaurant Brands is a New York-based operator of a diverse portfolio of regional restaurant brands. The company focuses on delivering fast food, seafood, grilled chicken, and beverages, emphasizing strong community connections and exceptional guest service. This commitment has fostered a loyal customer base, contributing to the company's consistent growth and market presence.
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants
Private Equity Round in 2020
Based in Tampa, Fla., Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, an iconic and innovative drive-thru restaurant chain known for its bold, craveable food, famous fries, exceptional value, and people-first attitude, operates and franchises both Checkers and Rally’s restaurants. With 836 restaurants and room to grow, Checkers & Rally’s is a proven brand with flexible building formats that is aggressively expanding across the country. Checkers & Rally’s is dedicated to being a place where franchisees and employees who work hard can create opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities. In recent years, the brand has earned several of the industry’s most prestigious awards including: “#1 Most Craveable Fries” by Restaurant Business; Best Franchise Deal and “Best Drive-Thru in America” by QSR Magazine; Top Food and Beverage Franchise by Franchise Business Review; the “Hot! Again” award from Nation’s Restaurant News and has consistently been ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500.
Twin Peaks
Private Equity Round in 2019
Twin Peaks operates a chain of sports bar and grill franchise restaurants across the United States and Mexico, designed to create a unique mountain sports lodge atmosphere. The establishment prides itself on its made-from-scratch menu, featuring generous portions of comfort food such as hand-cut Mozzarella Bites, Pulled Pork Nachos, Twin Cheeseburgers, and Venison Chili. Twin Peaks enhances the dining experience by serving beer in large frosted mugs at an ideal temperature, creating a refreshing pairing with its hearty offerings. The venues are equipped to showcase a variety of sports events, ensuring that every important local contest, major boxing match, and UFC fight is accessible to patrons, with every seat offering an excellent view of the screens.
NPC International
Debt Financing in 2019
NPC International, based in Overland Park, Kansas, operates as a franchisee in the restaurant industry, primarily focusing on well-known brands. As of March 2017, the company managed 1,152 Pizza Hut locations across 27 states and 184 Wendy's units in five states. Founded in 1962, NPC International has positioned itself as a consolidator and developer of established restaurant brands. However, on July 1, 2020, the company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, indicating financial challenges that necessitated restructuring efforts. NPC International functions as a subsidiary of NPC Restaurant Holdings, LLC, which is under the broader umbrella of NPC International Holdings, Inc.
Out West Restaurant Group
Debt Financing in 2019
Out West Restaurant Group is a restaurant management company and franchisee of Outback Steakhouse, operating a chain of casual dining steakhouses. With exclusive rights in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico, the company offers a full-service dining experience characterized by Australian décor. Out West Restaurant Group focuses on providing a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse menu centered around steak and other casual dining options, catering to a wide range of customers in the regions it serves.
Kona Ice
Private Equity Round in 2019
Kona Ice, Inc. is a mobile food truck company that specializes in producing and selling gourmet shaved ice, available in various flavors and forms, including snowballs and cones. Founded in 2007 and based in Florence, Kentucky, Kona Ice serves a wide range of events, including schools, summer camps, sporting events, and corporate gatherings, through its fleet of both company-owned and franchised trucks. The company's vibrant trucks, complemented by steel drum music, create an enjoyable atmosphere that appeals to both children and adults. In addition to providing a delicious treat, Kona Ice is committed to community engagement, having donated over $40 million to local organizations and initiatives. The company has received numerous accolades, including recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine and Franchise Business Review for its franchise satisfaction and growth. With over 800 franchises across 47 states, Kona Ice continues to expand its presence and aims to reach more than 1,000 franchises in the near future.
Ojos Locos
Private Equity Round in 2018
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina, LLC is a sports-themed restaurant and bar founded in 2010 and based in Plano, Texas. The establishment caters primarily to the Hispanic community, providing a relaxed atmosphere that emphasizes comfort and cultural connection. Ojos Locos features state-of-the-art HD televisions that broadcast a variety of sporting events, including soccer, boxing, UFC, NFL, MLB, and NBA games, ensuring that patrons can enjoy both local home games and international matches. With locations in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and El Paso, Texas, as well as Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ojos Locos aims to create a vibrant social space where sports enthusiasts can gather to celebrate their favorite games and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine.
Frida
Private Equity Round in 2016
Frida is a manufacturer of baby care products designed for newborns and their parents. The company offers a diverse range of items, including grooming kits, saline kits, snot spray, hygiene filters, and nail fillers. Additionally, Frida provides postpartum recovery and delivery kits, catering to the needs of new mothers. By focusing on essential childcare supplies, Frida aims to support parents in ensuring the well-being and health of their infants.
Heritage Partners
Private Equity Round in 2016
Heritage Partners are personal service providers that offer funeral homes, cemeteries, and planning services.
Heritage Family Management
Private Equity Round in 2016
Heritage Family Management, LLC, based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, operates a network of funeral homes and cemeteries, offering comprehensive funeral and burial services. Founded in 1973, the company is dedicated to creating healing experiences for families in their communities during difficult times. Its services include not only traditional funeral and cemetery offerings but also grief support, pet cremations, and memorial services. Heritage Family Management actively expands its reach by acquiring additional funeral homes, reinforcing its commitment to community involvement and support.
Carrols Corporation
Post in 2015
Carrols Restaurant Group Inc, based in Syracuse, New York, is a prominent restaurant company that specializes in the quick-service sector. It owns and operates over 570 Burger King restaurants across 13 states in the Northeastern, Midwestern, and Southeastern United States. The restaurants primarily serve hamburgers and a variety of other sandwiches, employing more than 17,000 individuals. Carrols is recognized for its commitment to delivering fast food service while maintaining operational efficiency in a competitive market.