M&A Deal Summary

Chefs Warehouse Acquires Nicola Imports

On June 16, 2021, Chefs Warehouse acquired food company Nicola Imports

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Chefs Warehouse’s 8th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Chefs Warehouse’s 16th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Chefs Warehouse’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-06-16
Target Nicola Imports
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Chefs Warehouse
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Nicola Imports

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nicola Imports is a provider of the finest specialty food products available in Arizona and Colorado. Nicola Imports specialize in artisanal food products, boutique wines, and unusual and hard-to-find items. Nicola Imports was founded in 2007 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Buyer

Chefs Warehouse

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Food
Employees4,873
Revenue 3.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Chefs' Warehouse is a provider of food products. The company servers to independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools and specialty food stores. Chefs' Warehouse was founded in 1985 and is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 19
Sector (Food) 8 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 16 of 19
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 16 of 18
Year (2021) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-26 Foley Fish

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Foley Fish delivers a full line of seafood products to fine restaurants, hospitality groups, and specialty retailers. Foley Fish is based in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-28 Capital Seaboard

Jessup, Maryland, United States

Capital Seaboard is a wholesale distributor of fresh seafood and produce, handling a full line of dairy products, specialty produce, pre-cuts, fresh fish, portioned fresh fish, shellfish, crabmeat, shrimp, and additional frozen seafood products to the Mid-Atlantic. Capital Seaboard was formed in 1952 and is based in Jessup, Maryland.

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