Growth Capital • Franchising

L Catterton Partners Invests In Edible Arrangements

On June 22, 2012, growth capital firm L Catterton Partners invested in franchising company Edible Arrangements

Investment Context
  • This is L Catterton Partners’ 1st transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is L Catterton Partners’ 54th transaction in the United States.
  • This is L Catterton Partners’ 4th transaction in Connecticut.
Investment Fate
  • Edible Arrangements was sold to management in 2017.

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Investment Summary

Date June 22, 2012
Target Edible Arrangements
Sector Franchising
Investor(s) L Catterton Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) North Point Advisors (Financial)

Target Company

Edible Arrangements

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
Edible Arrangements LLC is a purveyor of delicious, quality, artistically designed, fresh fruit arrangements that are practical and healthy gifts and centerpieces for everyday occasions and events. Edible Arrangements was formed in 1999 and is based in Wallingford, Connecticut.
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Investor Overview 1

Investor

L Catterton Partners

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 37.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

L Catterton is a private equity firm that targets investments in consumer-related companies located throughout North America. L Catterton looks for businesses with identifiable brands and operating in 'defensible and extensible' positions within growth industry segments. Specific sectors of interest include branded consumables, food/beverages, consumer services, restaurants, media and marketing, household durables, specialty retail, mass merchant retail, and luxury/apparel. Prospective transactions include management buyouts, recapitalizations, turnarounds, and growth financings. L Catterton was formed in 1990 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 68 of 223
Sector: Franchising 1 of 2
Type: Growth Capital 18 of 91
State: Connecticut 4 of 7
Country: United States 54 of 134
Year: 2012 9 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-05 Mendocino Farms

El Segundo, California, United States

Mendocino Farms is a fast-casual restaurant concept with a menu focused on chef-driven sandwiches and salads, featuring local, sustainable ingredients. Mendocino Farms was established in 2005 and is based in El Segundo, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-13 Bloomin Brands

Tampa, Florida, United States

Bloomin' Brands is a casual dining restaurant with a portfolio of brands that includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. Bloomin' Brands was founded in 1988 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

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