Top Food Retail Holding Companies with Recent Private M&A Activity

120

Active Firms

5,301

TTM Deal Inquiries

$4M-$20M

Core Revenue Range

$1M-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 15%

Florida 14%

Texas 10%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Long-Term Ownership | Capital Source: Committed Capital | Operating Approach: Buy & Hold

Bold Investment Co Ltd

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are Japan-based acquirer with USD 1.6B+ in group revenues and ~60 subsidiaries worldwide. We pursue cross-border majority acquisitions (67–100%) in trading, automotive, DX/IT, travel, and services — targeting overseas companies with a Japan presence and net profit of USD 500K+. We invest with our own capital, preserve existing management, and commit to long-term partnership with no exit agenda.

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Jan 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
Mar 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
Aug 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
Jun 2021 Acquired Confidential Company

The Kane Group

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The Kane Group is a family-owned holding company based in Maryland. We have been actively involved in trucking, warehousing, office moving, limousine/bus services, commercial real estate, and interior commercial construction. The Kane Group is 100% owned by Richard Kane, maintains 350,000 square feet of cross dock warehousing serving clients using the Baltimore Port for their container movements.Richard Kane successfully grew International Limousine Service Inc, a limousine/bus company to 200 employees and 140 company-owned vehicles. With Richard’s desire to return to the trucking industry,…

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Aug 2021 Acquired Capitol Warehousing
Aug 2021 Acquired Capitol Express
May 2019 Advised Internationallimo.com on an investment from RMA Worldwide

MBO Ventures

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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MBO Ventures is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

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Aug 2023 Acquired Accelerant
Aug 2023 Acquired FLO-BIN Rentals
Aug 2023 Acquired SAM (Storage Asset Management)

FairWave Coffee Collective

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective exists to empower proudly distinct coffee and tea brands to thrive without compromising their identity. We grow by welcoming exceptional local brands into our Collective, where shared infrastructure, people-first values, and a culture of excellence fuel mutual success.

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Jan 2025 Acquired Anodyne Coffee
Jan 2024 Acquired Ceremony Coffee Roasters
Jan 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Roko

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Röko is a $2.5 billion listed acquirer of market-leading niche businesses, with a portfolio of 30 companies across 21 countries. We acquire companies with EBIT(A) between $3-15 million, strong market positions, and a proven record of consistent, profitable growth. Our perpetual, decentralized ownership approach allows management teams to continue operating independently, preserving both autonomy and legacy. We are industry agnostic but find the most attractive opportunities in industrials and asset-light manufacturing, consumer products, medical devices, value-added distribution, and A&D.

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Feb 2025 Acquired Addedo
Jan 2025 Acquired 4X4
Jan 2023 Acquired Ajat Group

ALJ Regional Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALJJ), led by a highly experienced team, is the parent company of the following subsidiaries:Faneuil, Inc., a leading provider of call center services, back-office operations, staffing services and toll collection services to government and regulated commercial clients across the United States, focusing on the healthcare, utility, transportation, and toll revenue collection industries. Faneuil is headquartered in Hampton, Virginia. ALJ acquired Faneuil on October 19, 2013.Phoenix Color Corp. (including its subsidiaries, “Phoenix”), a leading…

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Aug 2023 Acquired VISTIO
Sep 2022 Acquired Ranews
Apr 2022 Acquired FANEUIL

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mariposa capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Food and Beverage CPG FMCG holding company focused on NARTDs, spices, hispanic market and coffee. We invest in branded businesses and are proven operators with over 40 transactions ranging from $15M to over $1B.

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Jan 2026 Acquired Beliv
Jan 2026 Acquired Cbc
Jan 2026 Acquired bia

Sisu Investment Holdings

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sisu Investment Holdings is a long-term-focused investment holding company committed to building value. Our expertise in both operations and investments offers our partners a unique platform for sustainable growth.

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Jun 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
Dec 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Lab One Capital Corp

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Lab One Capital is a permanent holding company dedicated to acquiring exceptional founder-led and family-owned businesses in Western Canada. Founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, we partner with proven mid-career operators to buy, build, and hold businesses permanently creating lasting value for our partners, employees, and the communities we serve. We are a team of self-made, lifelong entrepreneurs passionate about identifying and unlocking value in every business we acquire. Our first-hand founder, operator, and private equity experience allows us to place our own dedicated CEOs armed…

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Mar 2023 Acquired Bottle Depot
Mar 2023 Acquired Birch Bark Asset Management

Crescent Peak

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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At Crescent Peak, our expertise lies in identifying and securing exceptional, yet often overlooked, family-owned enterprises. We concentrate on privately-held entities with EBITDA ranging from $3 to $10 million USD, guiding these organizations towards greater achievements and success, all while maintaining a deep respect for their founding principles and visions.

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Sep 2025 Acquired Federal EC
Aug 2023 Acquired MAD20 Technologies

Davidson Buyer

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Southwest Calibration Service - closed June 2022Texas Fire and Communications - closed June 2024Searching for calibration/instrumentation/testing/inspection businesses that provide business to business services, distribution, and manufacturing.Searching for low voltage installation/service businesses with a focus on fire alarm installation.Searching for other businesses that are mature, profitable, have a layer of management, and in Texas/Louisiana.https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-davidson/www.davidsonbuyer.com

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Jun 2024 Acquired Texas Fire and Communications
Jun 2022 Acquired Southwest Calibration Service

Sagamore Mountain Inc

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Sagamore Mountain Inc. is a long-term holding company focused on acquiring and operating enduring small businesses in essential industries. We provide business owners with a permanent home for their company—offering continuity for employees and customers, and honoring the legacy they’ve built. Our team brings hands-on operational expertise and a flexible, founder-friendly approach to succession planning. We are not flippers or financial engineers—we buy to hold, not to sell.

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Apr 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
Jan 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

JSW Media Inc

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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JSW Media, Inc, is a holding company with several ecommerce brands under management, including Artisan Owl, Pierced Owl, and Aloha Earrings. Combined with our exclusive wholesale relationships, the company has approximately $25 million in annual revenue. Our primary warehouse is located at 1150 South St in Suffield, CT.

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Apr 2024 Acquired Luxillia
May 2023 Acquired Aloha Earrings

Ventus LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Ventus is an infrastructure investment and asset management firm that focuses on investing in air cargo and renewable energy infrastructure in Europe and North America.Our Global Strategies:Focus on investment in innovative industrial infrastructure. We target opportunities at the in either real assets or associated operations and technologies. We currently focus on three distinct investment strategies:Acquisition or development of Air Cargo real infrastructure: on or off airport.Acquisition of Air Cargo Handling Operation: on or off airport.Acquisition or development of Biogas plats in…

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Apr 2021 Acquired Skyport a.s.

Baseline Enterprise LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Baseline Enterprises is a parent company interested in acquiring businesses in the healthcare space. We previously made acquisitions of assisted living facilities and are looking to expand into the same and any adjacent verticals.

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Mar 2021 Acquired Elizabeth Care Homes

JDA Advisors, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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JDA Advisors believes that investment success requires more than just access to capital. Our firm provides a unique combination of financing along with a deep commitment to advising our portfolio companies over the long term.After over 20 years of working at some of the largest private equity firms in the country, Benjamin Kahn founded JDA Advisors as a holding company to invest in a diversified set of privately held businesses. While JDA has significant consumer expertise in franchising, health & wellness, beauty products & services, and food & beverage, we also look to selectively acquire…

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Aug 2023 Acquired BigBlue Swim School

Rouge River Capital

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 2008, Rouge River Capital invests its own capital to acquire majority positions in small to mid-sized North American businesses. We own a diversified portfolio of strong operating businesses in Canada, across three platform sectors (Consumer, Logistics, and Industrials) generating in excess of $400 million in sales. Our Managing Partners are owners, investing their own capital for long-term capital appreciation, and do not raise nor manage external funds. We partner with management that wants to remain active and that want to build long-term value in partnership with Rouge River…

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Dec 2022 Acquired Brookdale Treeland Nurseries

Murphy Legacy Partners

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Michael Murphy, CPA, is a repeat founder who has built and sold digital infrastructure and consumer platforms while keeping investors whole. Over a two-decade career he has raised more than seven million dollars, closed a $150 million power and land agreement, and overseen construction of a 45 MW computing facility.He also engineered an enterprise email system that delivers two billion messages each year and created video and real-estate platforms that attract millions of users.Murphy manages his own reconciliations, crypto treasury, and GAAP compliance, drawing on early training with the…

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Perpetuo Corp

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Perpetuo is a permanent capital holding vehicle deploying committed capital directly from our balance sheet, we seek to acquire US based businesses through majority change in control LBO with historical management continuing to stay in place. Our criteria include EBITDA ranges $2-10M, 12% margins or greater, with 5+ years of profitable cash flow operations. We are sector agnostic, but do not invest in technology, real estate, and capital intensive businesses. We aim to align sellers with our long-term permanent hold strategy through a majority buyout, seller note, and roll over equity.

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Brattle Point, LLC

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Brattle Technologies is a family-owned holding company of fantastic American businesses.We are not a private equity firm and do not seek profit from the regular sale of our holdings.Instead, we provide capital and professional, long-term ownership to our companies to help them grow into significantly larger enterprises over many years of stable ownership.In other words, we are investors for the long run.

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Firms in the Food Retail Holding Companies directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Food Retail Holding Companies is $4M-$20M, with a core EBITDA range of $1M-$4M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Retail experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 120 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Retail.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Food Retail Holding Companies directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Retail, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Holding Companies with experience in Retail, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 120 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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