Top Food Retail M&A Advisory Firms

George & Company

10 Total Closed Deals

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George & Company has been providing certified business appraisal, business brokerage and merger & acquisition services since 1981. Board certified intermediaries and appraisers stand ready to serve your every need in the business acquisition or divestiture market.

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• Jan 2017 Advised Maicom LLC in its sale to Heritage Holding
• Jan 2015 Advised Machine Vision Technology, Inc. in its sale to Machine Vision, LLC
• Feb 2014 Advised Maynard Machine in its sale to Strategic Buyer
• Sep 2013 Advised Torwel Industries in its sale to Ace Group

Front Range Business, Inc.

10 Total Closed Deals

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Owners of small and middle market businesses have turned to Front Range Business, Inc. to broker their transactions since 1986. Main Street and Mergers & Acquisition clients and customers are provided the highest level of service and expertise with our unique team concept. Allow us to help you successfully navigate through this complex process in a confidential and professional manner. Front Range Business, Inc. represents businesses with sales between $500K to $10M in Manufacturing, Wholesale, Distribution, Commercial Printing, Technology, Communication, Transportation, Construction &…

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• Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2014 Advised Jewelry Manufacturer in its sale to Private Equity Group
• Jun 2014 Advised Organic Food Sales Company in its sale to Industry Buyer
• Apr 2014 Advised Not Disclosed in its sale to Not Disclosed

Invictus Mergers & Acquisitions

9 Total Closed Deals

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Invictus is a privately held Mergers and Acquisitions firm with a focus on serving privately held, middle-market companies. Benefit from our experience, integrity, personalized service, and confidential connections as we guide you through mergers and acquisitions process.

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• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

XPS Group

9 Total Closed Deals

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XPS Group is a boutique professional services firm specializing in business valuation, M&A advisory, and financing advisory services for primarily privately held businesses on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Since 2006, we’ve helped owners accurately assess the value of their businesses, grow through strategic acquisitions, obtain debt and equity financing, and maximize returns during a sale.Our experienced team of Chartered Professional Accountants and Chartered Business Valuators provide specialized financial advisory services for business valuations, litigation support, and…

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• Aug 2025 Advised Online professional services directory in its sale to Strategic acquirer
• Apr 2025 Advised CMJ Equipment in its sale to Securco
• Mar 2025 Advised Victoria Drains in its sale to Mann Group
• Jul 2023 Advised My-Chosen Cafe & My-Chosen Pizza in its sale to Entrepreneur Group

Lighthouse Business Brokers

8 Total Closed Deals

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Through our years of experience, Lighthouse Business Brokers has established a powerful buyer network with thousands of qualified buyers that covers almost every industry. Our buyer's database is comprised of active professional investors and private equity firms that have been through the acquisition process previously and ensures we get your business in front of thousands of qualified buyers on the first day.

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• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

eGateway Capital Advisors

8 Total Closed Deals

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eGateway Capital was formed to serve companies & founders – helping them scale and grow. We are focused on the eCommerce Value Chain, brining operating expertise, an active network of differentiated relationships, and a commitment to partnership. Through growth equity investment and M&A advisory services, we help you achieve your goals. We are national in scope but strategically based in the re-emerging markets of the Midwest – the branding & eCommerce growth and fulfillment capital of the country. Our M&A Advisory services leverage the eGateway edge: operating experience, deep network,…

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• Jul 2023 Advised Cargomatic in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Nok in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Flowspace in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2023 Advised Vidmob in its sale to Confidential Company

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Falco Sult

7 Total Closed Deals

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While we are good with the details, the only way to help you accomplish your goals is to be strategic and look toward the desired outcome. We do this by applying the concepts of life cycles to your goals.Every business is unique but all companies will go through some form of the business life cycle. Your needs may vary from phase to phase, but it's inevitable that the over-riding considerations of each phase will come to light during your company's evolution. Our job is to help you grow through these phases with a concept we call Financial Success by Design. While we provide quality public…

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• Apr 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• May 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• May 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• May 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Quest Partners Ltd.

7 Total Closed Deals

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Quest Partners Ltd. provides financial and business advisory services to small and medium sized companies in North America. Quest is affiliated with Quest Partners S.A. located in Geneva, Switzerland. Quest Partners Ltd. managing partners are Bachir Rabbat and Bryan Murphy. Combined, they have more than 35 years of entrepreneurial, private equity and corporate experience owning and operating businesses. The partners have a deep network of local and international relationships that can be leveraged to assist Quest's clients. In addition, Quest's external advisors David Sutin and Craig Graham,…

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• Sep 2015 Advised Software Value Added Reseller in its sale to Private Buyer
• Jun 2015 Advised Foreman Manufacturing in its sale to Private Buyer
• Dec 2013 Advised Confidential in its sale to ADS Securities
• Jun 2013 Advised Confidential in its sale to Broadstreet Data

The Wheatley Group

7 Total Closed Deals

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The Wheatley Group is a merger and acquisition advisory firm providing cutting edge,"value-added" services to clients interested in selling or acquiring companies. We manage and handle complex and sophisticated transactions in all kinds of industries and are recognized as a leading regional advisory firm. The majority of our selling clients are headquartered in Arizona, the Southwest and other Western states. Our Buyers have been national and international in nature, including: Public Companies (NYSE and NASDAQ), Large Privately Held Companies, Private Equity Groups, Affluent Individuals and…

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• Oct 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Integrity Square LLC

7 Total Closed Deals

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Integrity Square is a results driven financial & strategic advisory firm focused on the health, sports & active lifestyle sectors. Founded in early 2010, Integrity Square's mission is to assist fast-growing companies in raising growth equity and assist entrepreneurs and executives in finding their next big opportunity. Through our extensive network of entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and seasoned executives seeking to acquire a business, we match up these opportunities with the right financial partner(s). Our team consists of seasoned bankers and consultants who are passionate about…

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• Feb 2019 Advised Koma Ventures and MKS Partners dba OrangeTheory in its sale to Castanea Partners
• Sep 2018 Advised Austin Fitness Group dba Orangetheory on an investment from ClearLight Partners
• Apr 2018 Advised Total Woman Gym + Spa in its sale to Town Sports International
• Aug 2016 Advised Texas Family Fitness in its sale to Topspin

Willock Partners

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Willock Partners provides privately held companies with buy-side and sell-side advisory services. Our clients typically have revenues below $100 million, are profitable with good track records and well managed firms. We also arrange senior or subordinated debt for clients. We work on behalf of the owners of the companies and only deal with the decision makers or the Board of Directors.

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• Oct 2015 Advised Vision Professional Services, LLC in its sale to Acacia Partners, LLC
• Aug 2015 Advised Arthur Court Designs, Inc. in its sale to Vagabond House
• Jul 2015 Advised Acrobat Outsourcing in its sale to The Service Companies, Inc.
• Apr 2015 Advised Level One Marketing in its sale to Advantage Sales and Marekting

Empire Strategic Advisors

6 Total Closed Deals

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We are a Raleigh, NC and Nashville, TN based firm that provides mergers & acquisition and strategic advisory services to middle-market companies across numerous industry sectors. We have a unique perspective rooted in our principals' successful history of advising entrepreneur and family-owned businesses, financial sponsors and major corporations.We believe that every company has an entrepreneurial passion that drives it and a story that defines it. We deliver unconventional results through our unique ability to tell each client's story and drive relentless execution because of the…

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• May 2019 Advised Remar, Inc in its sale to Fidelitone
• Jan 2019 Advised Village Real Estate Services in its sale to Evergreen Real Estate
• May 2018 Advised IT Works in its sale to Cayuse
• Jun 2017 Advised Carolina Stone Products in its sale to Private Investor Group

Lutz

6 Total Closed Deals

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Since our founding in 1980, Lutz has steadily grown to become the largest locally owned firm of its kind in Nebraska because of integrity, work ethic and collaboration. Your goals are our goals. We believe that understanding where you’re coming from is a vital part of getting to the bottom line and taking you where you need to go. We provide accounting services such as tax, accounting, assurance, business consulting and valuation. Additionally, we provide investments and planning, recruiting and technology services. Our talented 130-plus person team communicates openly, collaborates…

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• Aug 2023 Advised SIW, Inc. in its sale to Gottsch Holdings
• Oct 2018 Advised C&W Transportation in its sale to Platform Capital
• Nov 2015 Advised Midwest Door & Hardware in its sale to Onyx MDH
• Oct 2013 Advised Infinity Data Solutions in its sale to World Data Products

AIM Group Canada Ltd.

6 Total Closed Deals

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AIM Group Canada Ltd. is a leading Canadian mergers and acquisitions advisory firm specializing in the sale or purchase of privately owned companies. Established in 1990 and based in Toronto, AIM arranges mergers, acquisitions and divestitures across the country. Our clients include a wide range of business service and manufacturing companies. AIM is also a founding member of Pandea Global M&A, an international alliance of mid-market M&A firms in 21 countries.

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• Jan 2016 Advised ASK Products Inc. in its sale to Sicame S.A.
• May 2015 Advised Modern Forwarding in its sale to Dicom Transportation Group
• Dec 2014 Advised Black Electric in its sale to OZZ Electric
• Jun 2014 Advised morEnergy Services in its sale to National Home Services

Compass Advisors

5 Total Closed Deals

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Compass Advisors is a Merger & Acquisition firm specializing in business sales, mergers, acquisitions, and valuations for privately held companies. Since 1991, our firm has successfully advised in over 125 transactions, establishing Compass Advisors as the premier firm in the northern Rocky Mountains.Compass Advisors was founded to supply mid-market companies with quality valuation and investment banking style services. We are based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, and we have affiliates and buyers throughout the world. Our practice typically involves manufacturing, distribution, service,…

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• May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Mar 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Feb 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Feb 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Seller Source

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Russ is a seasoned M&A Advisor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience founding, acquiring, and advising companies. He helps small business owners achieve life-changing exits by simplifying the process, securing strong offers, and guiding them through every step.

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• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Groce, Rose & Moore, LLC

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If you are looking to buy, sell, expand, consolidate, or simply need to understand your options and their effects, we can help. No matter your current business model, structure or financial condition, there are actions that you should and could be taking now. As an aspect of strategic management or investments, our team at Groce, Rose & Moore will assist you in selling - acquiring - growing - downsizing - understanding your company's value, changing the nature of your business, competitive position and more. We not only have the knowledge and experience to get things done, but understand…

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• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

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Viridian Capital Advisors

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In June 2014, Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC (“VCA”) was founded as one of the earliest financial and strategic advisory firms in the cannabis sector, with a team of seasoned investment bankers and analysts who brought capital raise, M&A and advisory transaction experience to the cannabis industry. We surrounded ourselves with an Advisory Board comprised of former President’s, CEO’s and C-Suite executives from some of the largest brand companies, including Diageo, Proctor & Gamble, Anheuser Busch, Mars Wrigley, Dixie Brands, Pantheon Partners and Conde Nast.To date, the…

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• Feb 2024 Advised Compassionate in its sale to Acreage Holdings
• Jul 2023 Advised Thames Valley Relief in its sale to Acreage Holdings
• Dec 2022 Advised 365 Cannabis in its sale to Akerna (Nasdaq:KERN)
• Jan 2021 Advised Hydrobuilder in its sale to Elevated Equipment Supply

Navvee, LLC

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Navvee is a unique firm at the intersection of M&A advisory and business law, offering integrated solutions to business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking to buy or sell businesses. As both experienced advisors and lawyers, we guide clients through every stage of the transaction—from strategic planning and deal structuring, to due diligence, documentation, and closing—ensuring seamless and confident outcomes. Our team combines real-world expertise operating and advising businesses across numerous industries with legal precision, so you gain not only practical counsel but…

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• Jan 2026 Advised [IT Services Company] in its sale to Individual Investor
• Oct 2025 Advised [Racing Parts Manufacturing Co.] in its sale to Individual Investor
• Jul 2025 Advised [HVAC Services Co] in its sale to Anonymous Investor Group
• Apr 2025 Advised [Florida Pool Construction Co.] in its sale to Individual Investor

STS Capital Partners

4 Total Closed Deals

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STS Capital Partners is a global sell-side M&A firm like no other. They are expert guides for entrepreneurial business owners on the journey to achieving an Extraordinary Exit™. By helping clients sell their businesses strategically to the people that buy strategically, STS is able to achieve maximum financial valuation, create legacy potential, and realize true potential value. STS’ services include divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, strategic consulting, and financial advisory for mid-market private businesses. Their extensive global relationships, world-class team, and proven deal…

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• May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Jul 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company