2019 Restaurants M&A Transactions

Houlihan's Restaurants is an operates and franchises a system of restaurants specializing in high-quality, moderately-priced food and alcoholic beverages. Houlihan's Restaurants was founded in 1972 and is based in Leawood, Kansas.

Landry's, Inc.
Company
Restaurants
Houston, Texas
www.landrysinc.com

Tasty Brands is a multi-brand restaurant franchisee within the quick service restaurant industry. Tasty Brands' portfolio companies include Tasty Hut, a Pizza Hut franchisee and Tasty King, a Burger King franchisee.

Triton Pacific Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
El Segundo, California
www.tritonpacific.com

Bastard Burgers is a chain of fast-casual burger restaurants that currently operates more than 30 restaurants. Its distinct and strong street food concept is based on premium quality, great taste and a wide menu, including a full vegan offering of all burgers. Bastard Burgers was founded in 2016 and is based in Lulea, Sweden.

Equip Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Oslo, Norway
www.equip.no

Armada
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Helsinki, Finland
www.armadacredit.com

Sadot Group provides healthier versions of mainstream-favorite dishes that taste great, making it easy, affordable and enjoyable to eat healthily. The company's diverse menu was created for everyone – fitness enthusiasts, those starting their journey to a healthier lifestyle, and people trying to eat better while on-the-go. Sadot Group was formed in 2014 and is based in League City, New Jersey.

American Restaurant Holdings, Inc.
Company
Restaurants
Irvine, California
www.americanrestaurantholdings.com

Connor Concepts is an operator of two brand concepts that have evolved into seventeen successful locations across the Southeast. Connor Concepts was founded in 1992 and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

CapitalSpring
Investor
Lender
Nashville, Tennessee
www.capitalspring.com
Advisor: Waller

SOL Mexican Cocina is an owns and operator of restaruants with Fresh, savory and healthy coastal Mexican cooking paired with over 100 types of tequila and fine mezcals, offered in a lively setting of modern Mexican design. SOL Mexican Cocina was founded in 2009 and is based in Newport Beach, California.

Xperience Restaurant Group
Company
Restaurants
Cypress, California
www.xperiencerg.com

Bar Soba Group Ltd. is a bar and restaurant chain. It offers drinkers and diners a combination of cocktails and freshly prepared street food inspired by the night markets of South East Asia. Bar Soba Group is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Camerons Brewery Ltd.
Company
Beverages
Teesside, United Kingdom
www.cameronsbrewery.com

BGF
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.bgf.co.uk

Houlihan's Restaurants is an operates and franchises a system of restaurants specializing in high-quality, moderately-priced food and alcoholic beverages. Houlihan's Restaurants was founded in 1972 and is based in Leawood, Kansas.

York Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.yorkcapital.com/strategies/private-equity/

Diversified Restaurant Holdings is an owns and operates Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern a full-service, family-friendly restaurant and full bar with a casual, comfortable atmosphere specializing in custom-built, proprietary, fresh prime rib recipe burgers, all-natural turkey burgers, hand-cut fries, locally crafted beers on draft, hand-dipped milkshakes, salads, black bean turkey chili, and much more. Diversified Restaurant Holdings was founded in 1999 and is based in Southfield, Michigan.

ICV Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Miami, Florida
www.icvpartners.com
Advisor: DLA Piper

Chicken Salad Chick is a fast-casual chain of chicken restaurants with 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast. The company's restaurants feature over a dozen distinct chicken salad flavors made fresh daily and served by the scoop, sandwich or bowl. Chicken Salad Chick was formed in 2008 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Brentwood Associates
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Los Angeles, California
www.brentwood.com
Advisor: Burr & Forman

Eagle Merchant Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Atlanta, Georgia
www.eaglemerchantpartners.com

Wendy's 5 Restaurants comprises five restaurants located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Meritage
Company
Restaurants
Grand Rapids, Michigan
www.meritagehospitality.com

Wendy's
Company
Restaurants
Dublin, Ohio
www.wendys.com

OHM Concession Group is a well-established key player in the airport food and beverage industry by operating restaurants at 13 airports across the U.S., including Boston, St. Louis, Washington DC, Greenville, Orlando. OHM Concession Group was formed in 1997 and is based in Woodson Terrace, Missouri.

Hudson Ltd.
Company
Retail
Feltham, United Kingdom
www.hudsongroup.com

ATICO is a diversified hospitality group in Jordan that operates one boutique hotel and 15 leading restaurants, cafes, and pubs that offer a variety of regional and international cuisines which target a broad customer base.

Foursan Group
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Amman, Jordan
www.4san.com

Dindigul Thalappakatti is a South Indian non-vegetarian restaurant chain with 64 restaurants in India and six other countries (as of December 2019). The brand has a 60-year-old heritage and is known for providing authentic, consistent, and quality food at affordable price points. Dindigul Thalappakatti was founded in 1957 and is based in Chennai, India.

CX Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New Delhi, India
www.cxpartners.in

Maple Street Biscuit Co. has 28 company-owned and five franchised fast-casual locations across seven states.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Company
Restaurants
Lebanon, Tennessee
www.crackerbarrel.com

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. is an owner and operator's restaurant in the US. Chanticleer Holdings was founded in 1999 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.