Investment Summary

Freeman Spogli Invests In City Barbeque

On June 29, 2016, private equity firm Freeman Spogli invested in restaurant City Barbeque

Investment Highlights
  • This is Freeman Spogli’s 3rd transaction in the Restaurants sector.
  • This is Freeman Spogli’s 32nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Freeman Spogli’s 3rd transaction in Ohio.

Investment Summary
Date 2016-06-29
Target City Barbeque
Sector Restaurants
Investor(s) Freeman Spogli
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

City Barbeque

Dublin, Ohio, United States
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City Barbeque is a fast-casual restaurant company focused on authentic, "smoker-to-table" barbeque. City Barbeque additionally offering catering services for both corporate and private events. City Barbeque was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Freeman Spogli

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1983
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Freeman Spogli & Co. is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market retail, direct marketing, and distribution companies. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout North America and prefers partnering with management when pursuing acquisitions. Freeman Spogli looks to invest $75 to $300 million in transactions valued up to $750 million. Freeman Spogli was formed in 1983 and is based in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 32 of 48
Sector (Restaurants) 3 of 4
Type (Growth Capital) 4 of 9
State (Ohio) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 32 of 48
Year (2016) 3 of 4
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FOLLOWING DEAL
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2016-07-06 Batteries Plus

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