M&A Deal Summary

Kahala Franchising Acquires Planet Smoothie

On June 2, 2015, Kahala Franchising acquired franchising company Planet Smoothie from Tasti D-Lite

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kahala Franchising’s 1st transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is Kahala Franchising’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kahala Franchising’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-06-02
Target Planet Smoothie
Sector Franchising
Buyer(s) Kahala Franchising
Sellers(s) Tasti D-Lite
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Planet Smoothie

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Planet Smoothie LLC is a franchise of smoothies and all-natural snacks to health-conscious consumers.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kahala Franchising

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Category Company
Sector Restaurants
Employees15
Revenue 5M USD (2001)
DESCRIPTION

Kahala Franchising LLC (Kahala Brands) is a portfolio of 14 quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 2600 locations in over 25 countries including: Cold Stone Creamery®, Blimpie®, TacoTime™, Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill®, The Great Steak & Potato Company™, NrGize Lifestyle Cafe™, Surf City Squeeze®,

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector (Franchising) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 7
Year (2015) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-02 Tasti D-Lite

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Tasti D-Lite LLC is a provider of unique low-fat and lower-calorie frozen dairy dessert product sold through its network of retail stores.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-11-03 Maui Wowi Franchising

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc. (Maui Wowi Hawaiian) is owns and operates restaurants chains.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Tasti D-Lite

Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Category Company
Founded 1987
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Tasti D-Lite LLC is a provider of unique low-fat and lower-calorie frozen dairy dessert product sold through its network of retail stores.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Franchising) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-01 Planet Smoothie

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Planet Smoothie LLC is a franchise of smoothies and all-natural snacks to health-conscious consumers.

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