Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 1998-01-01 |
| Target | Chipotle |
| Sector | Restaurants |
| Investor(s) |
Frontenac
McDonald s |
| Deal Type | Growth Capital |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Frontenac is a Midwest US-based private equity firm that seek profitable, lower middle-market company investments with $5 to $25 million of EBITDA. Frontenac typically partners with management when pursuing acquisitions, including companies managed by owner-operators. Sectors of interest include financial services, healthcare services, education/HR services, manufacturing, publishing/media, and technology services. Frontenac was formed in 1971 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 23 of 81 |
| Sector: Restaurants M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 2 of 3 |
| State: California M&A | 2 of 12 |
| Country: United States M&A | 21 of 77 |
| Year: 1998 M&A | 4 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-01 |
ProMach
Covington, Kentucky, United States ProMach is a provider of complete packaging machinery solutions, engineering and integration services, and related aftermarket products and services. ProMach brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum: filling and capping, flexibles, pharma, product handling, labeling and coding, and end of line. ProMach also provides Performance Services including integrated solutions, design/build, engineering services, and productivity software to optimize packaging line design and deliver maximum uptime. ProMach was founded in 1998 and is based in Covington, Kentucky. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-24 |
Mastering
United States In 1996, Mastering Computers, a leading information technology (IT) training company with nationwide operations, was acquired by Eagle River Interactive, a public company founded and led by Terry Graunke. Mastering Computers leveraged Eagle River's interactive development skills to create a computer-based training library of more than 300 titles. The company also drew on its public parent's financial assets to expand its product line significantly into higher-margin training products and to expand geographically into Europe. |
Sell | $139M |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940 |
| Sector | Restaurants |
| Employees | 150,000 |
| Revenue | 25.9B USD (2024) |
McDonald's is a chain of hamburger fast food restaurants. McDonald's was formed in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 6 |
| Sector: Restaurants M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: California M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 1 of 5 |
| Year: 1998 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-06 |
Donatos Pizza
Columbus, Ohio, United States Donatos Pizza Inc. is a chain of 140+ pizza restaurants. The Company is based in Columbus, Ohio. |
Buy | - |
