M&A Deal Summary

Rise Baking Acquires New French Bakery

On August 9, 2018, Rise Baking acquired restaurant New French Bakery from Arbor Investments

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Rise Baking’s 1st transaction in the Restaurants sector.
  • This is Rise Baking’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Rise Baking’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-08-09
Target New French Bakery
Sector Restaurants
Buyer(s) Rise Baking
Sellers(s) Arbor Investments
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

New French Bakery

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
New French Bakery bakes and markets a comprehensive offering of premium branded and private label take-and-bake, par-baked, and fresh artisan bread. New French Bakery was founded in 1995 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Rise Baking

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Category Company
Founded 2013
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Rise Baking is a manufacturer of premium cookies, dessert bars, artisan breads, and flatbreads. Rise Baking was founded in 2013 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Restaurants) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 6
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-03-02 South Coast Baking

Irvine, California, United States

South Coast Baking is a wholesale manufacturing company in the frozen dough industry. The company produces in two state of the art facilities one in Irvine, California, the second in Springdale, Arkansas. Collectively, the management team has decades of experience in the industry and has established relationships with some of the country’s largest customers. South Coast Baking’s mission is to produce the highest quality product at the lowest cost. South Coast Baking is based in Irvine, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-13 Brill

Tucker, Georgia, United States

Brill specializes in cakes, cookies, muffins, icings, glazes, and toppings, with a nationwide footprint and distribution network across the United States, servicing retail bakeries and foodservice operators. Brill was founded in 1928 and is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Arbor Investments

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 2.6B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Arbor Investments is a private equity group focused on acquiring profitable, middle-market companies in the food and beverage sector. Arbor considers all areas surrounding the food/beverage and related industries. Specific areas of interest include regional niche branded food products; vegetable, fruit, meat and dairy processors; ethnic food manufacturers and marketers; flavors and ingredients; baked goods; restaurant chains; co-packers for major retailers, foodservice companies; food packaging; grocery and specialty food retailers; and logistics providers to the food and beverage industries. Prospective companies generally lead their markets and are 'low-cost operators' with predictable cash-flows. Arbor Investments was formed in 1999 and has offices in Chicago, New York, and Atlanta.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 32
Sector (Restaurants) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 18
State (Minnesota) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 24 of 31
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-09 Rise Baking

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Rise Baking is a manufacturer of premium cookies, dessert bars, artisan breads, and flatbreads. Rise Baking was founded in 2013 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-13 Red Collar Pet

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Red Collar Pet is a manufacturer of premium and mainstream private label and contract pet food and treat products. Red Collar Pet was founded in 2018 and is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

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