Top Restaurants Independent Sponsors with Recent Private M&A Activity

704

Active Firms

19,089

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$16M

Core Revenue Range

$600K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 14%

California 12%

Texas 12%

New York 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Focus: Control Investments | Capital Source: Deal-By-Deal Financing | Operating Approach: Scale & Exit

Tread Ventures

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“See the trail, not the rocks.” A lesson learned from mountain biking and applied to life, this is how my grandpa taught me to see the world. It has shaped how I lead my family, how I work, and now, how I am approaching business ownership.I am a Colorado-based husband, father of four, and acquisition entrepreneur. My goal is to strengthen the social fabric of my community through one of the most powerful tools for generating prosperity: small business. I believe that taking care of employees, customers, and my family isn’t a balancing act – it’s a flywheel whose virtuous cycle is a…

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Next Generation Partners, LLC

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Next Generation Partners (NGP) is a group of three former entrepreneurs. We have acquired companies as a group and as individuals. We each have also had success starting, building, and exiting one or more companies. We are funded by our partners’ equity capital and conventional bank financing. We target established, profitable small companies that have succeeded for decades and have owners ready for the next generation to continue their legacy.NGP and its partners take an active role in its portfolio companies. We partner with existing management and sometimes…

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The Present House Holdings Group

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The Present House Holdings Group is a private holding company dedicated to building and acquiring founder-led businesses, primarily in the food and hospitality sectors. With a focus on operational excellence and disciplined acquisitions, the company operates through two main platforms, emphasizing hospitality concepts and the acquisition of founder businesses. The Present House Holdings Group is committed to enhancing the value of its portfolio companies through strategic investments and management expertise.

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Lvr-Partners

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LVR Partners is a private investment firm focused on partnering with exceptional management teams in the lower middle market. We bring over 30 years of private equity experience, having worked with companies from $25 million to several billion in revenue. Our flexible capital solutions—ranging from majority recapitalizations to minority growth investments—are designed to meet each partner’s unique needs. Post-close, we take an active role to accelerate growth while preserving the culture and legacy that drive long-term success.

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Sourced Equity Partners

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I am an independent investment professional, investor and sponsor focused on control investments in durable, profitable small and medium-sized businesses. I work with long-term capital partners, including family offices and private equity investors, with significant experience in industrial and manufacturing niches across Europe and North America. I am particularly interested in opportunities where there is a capable management team in place and the potential for long-term partnership. Trading as Sourced Equity Partners.

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Umara Holdings

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Company OverviewUmara Holdings is a California-based long-term holding company focused on acquiring and operating established lower middle market businesses across the Western United States.We seek durable, cash-flowing companies with strong fundamentals, recurring or repeat demand, experienced teams, and opportunities for thoughtful operational improvement. Our approach is people-first and long-term oriented: we aim to preserve the seller’s legacy, support employees, strengthen customer relationships, and build enduring value over time.Umara is characteristics-led rather than strictly…

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Carrollton Growth

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Carrollton Growth is a lower-middle market sponsor focused on multi-unit and service businesses. Carrollton Growth leverages its expertise to enhance the growth and operational efficiency of its portfolio companies.

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50/50

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We acquire enduring businesses that support the platforms responsible for learning, living, and storytelling. As entrepreneurs-in-practice with a process-driven mindset, we believe legacy deserves continuity.

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Legacy South Partners

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Legacy South Capital Partners is a Texas-based, family investment vehicle focused on partnering with family owned businesses through the South. We have ultimate flexibility with regard to structure, deal size and hold period of investment.

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Shear Line Capital

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Shear Line Capital targets lower middle market manufacturing and essential services businesses. Our firms first investment is in an electrical connector business, and we spend a good amount of time in the interconnect space, as well as several other industrial technology niches.

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Atkinson Consulting

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Atkinson Consulting: Investment vehicle of two experienced business operators with $3M deployable capital and capacity for acquisitions up to $30M. Focus on technical staffing with government contracts, SaaS with recurring revenue, commercial property management, or other professional services. Target EBITDA: $1-10M. We bring operational expertise in federal (FEMA) contracting, technical recruitment, and business optimization. Seeking stable, recurring revenue businesses with growth potential.

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Business Company, LLC

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Business Company, LLC is focused on acquisition & turnaround opportunities in the lower middle market. Our team is experienced buyers and sellers of distressed businesses, relying on hands on experience in turnaround consulting, public accounting, and private equity.

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Zion Peak Partners

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Zion Peak is an independent sponsor firm seeking to acquire a profitable, customer-obsessed services business with minimum $2M+ EBITDA. We bring deep operational expertise, long-term capital, and a founder-friendly approach to help great companies reach their next peak. We’re hands-on, values-driven, and committed to lasting success.

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TP Booker

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TP Booker is an Independent Sponsor. We target founder/entrepreneur owned and led companies in the US and Canada, with EBITDA ranging from $2M-$6M, with up to $30M in revenue, and up to $30M in Enterprise Value. We are primarily interested in low tech, high cash flow and well managed companies that fall into either of these categories: industrial services/product, manufacturing, business services, transportation/logistics, and construction.

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Manolin Investment Group

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Manolin Investment Group combines the perspective and experience of an operator with the execution capabilities of an experienced financial buyer. Our Approach:Long-term business buildersWe look for platform opportunities with the intention to compound earnings over 5-10 years or longer. Quality takes time.Flexible capitalWe raise capital separately for each situation and customize the cap stack around the needs and goals of the business.Partnership drivenPartnership is our core value. We look for strong operators that want to stay involved and grow the business together.Hands-on and…

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Metamorph Investors LLC

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Metamorph Investors LLC (“Metamorph”) is an operations-led private investment firm with offices in Miami, London and Dubai, investing across the U.S., Europe and the UAE. We focus exclusively on the underserved lower-middle market, where financial engineering is not enough, and value is created through operational transformation. The firm’s growth-minded approach allows it to help founders and management teams scale their businesses with the tools and expertise typically not found in this segment of the market. Our founders came together not to continue the traditional private equity…

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Veltrix Capital

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Veltrix Capital is an independent sponsor pursuing control acquisitions of profitable, founder-owned service businesses in the lower middle market. I bring direct operating experience — I founded and scaled a multi-unit franchise business from startup to 10 locations before a successful exit — combined with 15+ years as a corporate attorney specializing in M&A, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. My focus is on businesses with strong fundamentals and owner-dependency that can benefit from operational discipline (EOS/systems implementation) rather than a specific industry…

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Prisma Capital

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Prisma Capital is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition and active management of middle-market companies.We focus on companies in growth sectors that offer strong revenues and predictable cash flow generation.We partner with proven management teams with successful track records who can lever our finance, business, and investing expertise to create value for their companies.

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Alder Bridge Partners, LLC

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Alder Bridge Partners is a Delaware-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businesses. We believe small business investing requires a different approach than traditional private equity. Our objective is to help successful small businesses achieve greater scale and profitability, and to provide investors with access to attractive returns in an under-served market.We look for long standing companies with defensible value propositions. Our approach is to partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance…

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Rivas Enterprises

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I’m an operator with experience driving commercial performance, integration-related efficiencies, and organizational improvement inside scaled businesses. My background is in leading brand, go-to-market, and cross-functional execution across complex organizations, with responsibility for building internal capabilities, improving operating processes, and driving measurable growth outcomes. Earlier in my career, I founded and later sold a small agency, which gave me practical entrepreneurial experience and reinforced my interest in ownership and value creation.At James Hardie, in a role that…

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Firms in the Restaurants Independent Sponsors 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 Restaurants Independent Sponsors is $3M-$16M, with a core EBITDA range of $600K-$3M. 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 Consumer Services 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 704 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Consumer Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Restaurants Independent Sponsors directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Consumer Services, 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 Independent Sponsors with experience in Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 704 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Restaurants Independent Sponsors directory, you can request information here.

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