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Texas Land and Cattle
We are proud to have represented Lone Star Steakhouse in its take-private sale to Lone Star Funds.
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Massage Envy
We are proud to have represented Massage Envy in its sale from Sentinel Capital Partners to Roark Capital Group.
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Peanuts
Peanuts has been a global icon for over 60 years, read by billions of people worldwide.
We are proud to have advised the family of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz in acquiring the beloved brand from United Media in partnership with Iconix Brand Group.
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Hooters
Hooters is a global entertainment icon with 440 locations worldwide and $1 billion in systemwide sales.
We are proud to have represented Hooters in its sale to H.I.G. Capital and KarpReilly.
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CiCi’s Pizza
CiCi’s Pizza is a 650-unit pizza chain offering an endless buffet of freshly-made options.
We are proud to have represented CiCi’s Pizza in its sale from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners to ONCAP.
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Lone Star Steakhouse
Multi-brand steakhouse pioneer named “best small company in America” three times by Forbes magazine.
We are proud to have represented Lone Star Steakhouse in its take-private sale to Lone Star Funds.
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Pyramid Breweries
Award-winning craft brewer with over 25 years of leadership in the space.
We are proud to have represented Pyramid Breweries in its take-private sale to Magic Hat Brewing Company.
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Landry’s
Landry’s has over 50 restaurant and hospitality brands generating more than $2 billion in annual sales.
We are proud to have represented Landry’s in its take-private transaction by founder Tilman Fertitta, as well as in its acquisitions of Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Chart House, Claim Jumper, Golden Nugget, McCormick and Schmick’s, Morton’s Steakhouse, The Oceanaire, Rainforest Cafe, and Saltgrass Steak House.
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Timbuk2
20 years as a leading innovator in the urban bag and accessory category.
We are proud to have represented Timbuk2 in its sale from Pacific Community Ventures to VMG Partners.
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Realm Cellars
Realm Cellars is one of the most exciting young wineries in Napa Valley.
We are proud to have represented Realm Cellars in arranging a strategic investment.
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Firebirds
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is on the forefront of upscale casual dining with 21 locations in eight states. Firebird’s dynamic dining experience is highlighted by innovative American cuisine grilled over a hardwood flame and served in a relaxing atmosphere.
We are proud to have represented Firebirds in its sale to Angelo, Gordon & Co.
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El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco is the nation’s leading quick service restaurant specializing in flame-grilled chicken. With over 400 franchised and company-owned restaurants, El Pollo Loco has been providing value and convenience along with high-quality, freshly prepared Mexican food since 1975.
We are proud to have represented El Pollo Loco in its sale from American Securities Capital Partners LP to Trimaran Capital Partners.
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Cafe Deluxe / Tortilla Coast
We are proud to have represented Clover Investment Group, LLC in its acquisition of Cafe Deluxe and Tortilla Coast restaurant chains.
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Starbucks / Grupo VIPS
The largest coffeehouse chain in the world, with over 17,000 locations in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to have represented Grupo VIPS, a multi-brand restaurant company and the exclusive Starbucks operator in Spain, France, and Portugal, in receiving a minority investment from Goldman Sachs.
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lucy
Leading women’s active lifestyle retailer with 65 locations nationwide.
We are proud to have represented lucy in its sale from Oak Investment Partners, Maveron, and Sutter Hill Ventures to VF Corporation.
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Pinkberry
“The taste that launched 1,000 parking tickets,” now with over 200 frozen yogurt stores in more than 17 countries.
We are proud to have represented Pinkberry in raising growth capital in a round led by Maveron.
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Sbarro
Sbarro serves up high quality pizza and fresh Italian cooking in over 1,000 franchised and company-owned locations across 30 countries. As the world’s #1 quick service Italian restaurant, Sbarro has been an Iconic American quick service brand for over 50 years.
We are proud to have represented Sbarro in its sale to Mid Ocean Partners.
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PJ United
The largest Papa John’s franchisee in the world, with over 110 locations across the US.
We are proud to have represented PJ United management in leading a buyout of the company alongside The Halifax Group.
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Teavana
Teavana, the world’s leading tea specialty retailer, debuted in the public markets in 2011 as one of the year’s top performing IPOs with a $1 billion market cap.
We are pleased to be an advisor to Teavana in its sale to Starbucks. In addition, over the last 8 years North Point advised Teavana in raising their first and only round of institutional capital from Parallel Investment Partners in 2004 as well as the acquisitions of Rocket Tea, SpecialTeas and Teaopia.
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Church’s Chicken
Church’s Chicken is a highly recognized brand name in quick service restaurants with over 1,700 locations worldwide in 22 countries and system wide sales well over $1 billion. The heavily franchised Company has been serving high-quality, flavorful chicken for almost 60 years.
We are proud to have represented Church’s Chicken in its sale from Arcapita Bank B.S.C. to Friedman Fleischer & Lowe, LLC.
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Cobalt Boats
The premier brand in high-end powerboats for over 40 years.
We are proud to have represented Cobalt in receiving a minority investment from Rosewood Capital.
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Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc
We are proud to have represented Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. in leading a recapitalization and buyout.
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Yard House
We are proud to have represented Yard House in its sale to TSG Consumer Partners.
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Claim Jumper
We are proud to have represented Landry’s in its acquisition of Claim Jumper.
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Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero is a landmark video game franchise that has over $2 billion in revenue.
We are proud to have represented Guitar Hero in its sale to Activision.
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First Watch
First Watch is the country’s fastest growing Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant. With approximately 100 restaurants in 13 states, First Watch has been serving up a reliable and memorable experience for almost 30 years.
We are proud to have represented First Watch in its sale from Catterton Partners to Freeman Spogli& Co.
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Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements offers distinctive fresh fruit arrangements from over 1,000 locations worldwide.
We are proud to have represented Edible Arrangements in receiving a minority investment from Catterton Partners.
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Il Fornaio
Il Fornaio is “Authentic Italian” and has been for over 20 years. With 22 restaurants and two production bakeries, Il Fornaio provides satisfied guests a culinary journey through Italy that is as fresh as it is flavorful.
We are proud to have represented Il Fornaio in its acquisition of Corner Bakery Café and its sale from Bruckmann Rosser Sherrill & Co to Roark Capital.
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Moosejaw
Moosejaw is one of America’s leading online retailers of outdoor apparel and gear. Founded in 1992, Moosejaw also has nine locations in Michigan, Illinois, Colorado and Massachusetts. Moosejaw provides outdoor enthusiasts with great deals as well as a taste of memorable “Moosejaw Madness.”
We are proud to have represented Moosejaw in raising growth capital from Glencoe Capital.
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Golden Nugget
Las Vegas casino-hotel pioneer with a glamorous 65-year history.
We are proud to have represented Landry’s Restaurants in its acquisition of the iconic Golden Nugget hospitality brand.
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Corner Bakery / Il Fornaio
Corner Bakery Café is a Premier neighborhood bakery cafe with over 120 locations across the US.
We are proud to have represented BRS in its acquisition of Corner Bakery Cafe from Brinker International and then four years later to have represented Corner Bakery Café in its sale from BRS to Roark Capital Group.
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Papa Murphy’s
Take ‘N’ Bake pizza pioneer with over 1,200 locations across the US.
We are proud to have represented Papa Murphy’s in its sale from Charlesbank Capital Partners to Lee Equity Partners.
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Mimi’s Cafe
We are proud to have represented Mimi’s Café in its sale to Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
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Champps Entertainment
We are proud to have represented Champs in its sale to Fox and Hound.
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Northview Hotel Group
We are proud to have represented Northview Hotel Group, in partnership with a subsidiary of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., in its acquisition resorts from JELD-WEN, Inc.
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Joseph Abboud
Iconic menswear label launched with 25 years of style leadership in the category.
We are proud to be representing Joseph Abboud, a portfolio company of J.W. Childs Associates.
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Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice is the healthy blended beverage leader with over 740 locations nationwide.
We are proud to have represented Jamba Juice in a private placement by Mistral Equity Partners and the Serruya family.
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Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s has 1,200 stores, the “world’s greatest gourmet sandwiches,” and over $1 billion in systemwide sales.
We are proud to have represented Jimmy John’s in receiving a minority investment from Weston Presidio.
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Sea Smoke Cellars
One of the most sought-after Pinot Noir wines in the world, from a special vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills of California.
We are proud to have represented Sea Smoke, a privately-held company.
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Wendy’s
We are proud to have represented Café Express a Division of Wendy’s in its sale to Redstone Capital Partners.
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Del Frisco’s
We are proud to have represented Lone Star Steakhouse in its take-private sale to Lone Star Funds.
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Sullivan’s
We are proud to have represented Lone Star Steakhouse in its take-private sale to Lone Star Funds.
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Logan’s Roadhouse
A rockin’ American roadhouse dining experience offered in over 225 locations across the US.
We are proud to have represented Logan’s Roadhouse in its sale from BRS and Black Canyon Capital to Kelso & Company.
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Stretch Island Fruit Leather
Stretch Island provides all-natural fruit snacks to health minded consumers and their children. Since 1976, Stretch Island has been passionate about providing real fruit choices that delight people on the go.
We are proud to have represented Stretch Island Fruit Leather in its sale to Kellogg’s.
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Wilhelmina Models
We are proud to have represented Wilhelmina International, Ltd.in its sale from Newcastle Partners to New Century Equity Holdings Corporation.
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Timothy’s
We are proud to have represented Bruegger’s in its acquisition of Timothy’s and in its sale from Sun Capital Partners to Groupe Le Duff.
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Captain D’s
We are proud to have represented Captain D’s in its sale to Grotech Capital Group and Charlesbank Capital Partners.
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Restaurants Unlimited
We are proud to have represented Restaurants Unlimited in its restructuring with Sun Capital Partners.
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Uncle Julio’s
Uncle Julio’s is “Fine Mexican Cuisine” served in an upscale casual environment. With a 15+ year history and 16 high-volume units in six states, Uncle Julio’s is committed to only the freshest and highest quality Border Style Mexican Food.
We are proud to have represented Uncle Julio’s in its sale from MapleWood Partners to J.H. Whitney & Co.
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Marshall Retail Group
Marshall Retail Group is America’s largest independent specialty retailer in the casino resort marketplace, with approximately 100 locations in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Florida . For over half a century, the company has been providing resorts, gaming destinations with a portfolio of memorable brands and highly profitable stores.
We are proud to have represented Marshall Retail Group in its sale from Bruckmann Rosser Sherrill&Co to ICV Capital Partners.
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Morton’s Steakhouse
We are proud to have represented Landry’s in its acquisition of Morton’s Steakhouse.
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Gordon Biersch
We are proud to have represented Gordon Biersch in its sale from Hancock Park Associates to Centerbridge Partners.
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Pure Nightclub
We are proud to have represented Pure Nightclub in its restructuring with FDR Delaware.
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Glo Science LLC
We are proud to have represented GLO Science LLC in raising growth capital from a syndicate of individuals.
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Bubba Gump
We are proud to have represented Landry’s in its acquisition of Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.
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Chevy’s
Chevy’s “Fresh Mex” is a leading casual dining restaurant that offers guests fresh Mexican dishes prepared daily from only the finest ingredients. With a 25 year brand history, the company operates and franchises almost 90 units in 16 states across the country.
We are proud to have represented Chevy’s in its sale to Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.
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True Food Kitchen
We are proud to have represented True Food Kitchen in raising growth capital from PF Changs.
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McCormick & Schmicks
We are proud to have represented Landry’s in its acquisition of McCormick and Schmick’s.
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Bruegger’s
Bruegger’s offers a comprehensive bakery cafe menu in over 300 locations in 26 states and Canada. Widely known for genuine New York-style bagels baked fresh throughout the day, Bruegger’s has been a leading operator and franchisor for almost 30 years.
We are proud to have represented Bruegger’s in its sale from Sun Capital Partners to Groupe Le Duff and in its acquisition of Timothy’s.
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Joe’s Crab Shack
Joe’s Crab Shack is one of America’s leading seafood casual dining restaurant chains with over 120 locations in 28 states. The Company is well know it’s signature crab forward menu and irresistible steampots served in a festive yet laid-back atmosphere.
We are proud to have represented Joe’s Crab Shack in its sale from Landry’s to JH Whitney.
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Saltgrass Steakhouse
We are proud to have represented Landry’s in its acquisition of Saltgrass Steakhouse.
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Fox & Hound
We are proud to have represented Fox & Hound in its sale to Newcastle Partners and Steel Partners.