Top Restaurants M&A Advisory Firms with Recent Private M&A Activity

311

Active Firms

681

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 12%

Florida 10%

Texas 10%

New York 6%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Best For: Owner-Led Companies | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Sector Expertise With Hands-On Execution

MC Vanguard Corporate Finance

10 Total Closed Deals

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MC Vanguard Corporate Finance is one of the best and most active teams of corporate finance advisors in the North West.MC Vanguard Corporate Finance formed in December 2011 following a merger between Mitchell Charlesworth Corporate Finance and Vanguard Corporate Finance.We are as passionate as you, our clients, about achieving the full potential of your business. Our approach is to work closely in partnership with each client, applying our experience and corporate finance skills alongside your management team's knowledge of your business and markets.Our expertise allows us to provide an…

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Mar 2012 Advised Redthorn Systems Limited in its sale to Agile Business Consultants
Oct 2011 Advised Bennett Engineering Solutions Limited in its sale to XL Group Limited
Mar 2011 Advised Netsource Recruitment Limited in its sale to The Management Team
Mar 2011 Advised Clitheroe Light Engineering Limited in its sale to The Management Team - MBI

Provest Inc

10 Total Closed Deals

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Provest Inc. has over two decades of experience working with both buyer and seller professionals. Our goal is twofold as we seek to help entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership and, secondly, we assist business owners as they prepare for the sale of their company.At Provest we provide our clients with the vital tools and assistance they need, including everything from due diligence and performing an in-depth valuation to ensuring the transferability of operations. Our goal is a smooth and trouble free transition and/or business acquisition.Our company's motto is "helping…

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Jul 2023 Advised Light Manufacturing in its sale to Strategic Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised Wire Assembly Company in its sale to Strategic Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised Metal Fabrication in its sale to Strategic Buyer
Jul 2023 Advised Metrology Company in its sale to Strategic Buyer

Guideboat Advisors

10 Total Closed Deals

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Guideboat Advisors is a restaurant industry investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions other advisory services. On each transaction a senior level banker guides our clients to successful outcomes.

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Jul 2023 Advised Zoës Kitchen in its sale to Anonymous Company
Jul 2023 Advised ADF Restaurants in its sale to Anonymous Company
Jul 2023 Advised Paradise Bakery in its sale to Anonymous Company
Jul 2023 Advised Panera Bread in its sale to Anonymous Company

Sunbelt Business Brokers - Boston

9 Total Closed Deals

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Sunbelt Business Sales and Acquisitions of New England (SunbeltNE) is one of the top franchises of Sunbelt Network, the world's largest business brokerage firm with over 250 offices throughout the world. The Sunbelt team consists of seasoned business brokers who provide expert advice in buying and selling business or franchises. In operations since 1978, Sunbelt Network brokers over 3000 business transactions every year. SunbeltNE is a renowned business brokerage firm from the New England region that provides advisory services for buying and selling of businesses in Massachusetts (MA),…

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Jul 2011 Advised Savoy Nursing Home in its sale to Private Investor
Mar 2011 Advised Lincoln Hill Manor in its sale to Private Investor
Oct 2010 Advised Framingham Liquor in its sale to Private Investor
Dec 2009 Advised The Imaging Institutue in its sale to Public Company

First Mergers Group, LLC

8 Total Closed Deals

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First Mergers Group is a leading mergers and acquisitions consulting firm assisting business owners in evaluating divestiture strategies, liquidity options and industry consolidation. First Mergers has completed over 100 transactions with a total deal value in excess of $2.5 billion.First Mergers is a boutique mergers and acquisition (M&A) consulting firm headquartered just outside of Washington, DC. Founded in 1996 by Michael A. Price, First Mergers works with U.S. middle market companies (revenues of $15 million - $250 million). First Mergers principals include MBAs, CPAs, CVAs, and M&A…

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Mar 2019 Advised L&M Industrial in its sale to SteelFab
Dec 2018 Advised Yearout in its sale to Not Disclosed
Apr 2016 Advised STR Mechanical in its sale to IES
May 2014 Advised R.B. Hinkle Construction, Inc. in its sale to PLH Group

Minerva Valuation Advisors

7 Total Closed Deals

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Minerva Valuation Advisors, is a mid market advisory firm specializing in business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and shareholder value advisory services. We have experience advising small business owners to public corporations in a wide variety of industries.

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Feb 2021 Acquired confidential
Jan 2020 Acquired Confidential
Sep 2019 Assisted TROES Corp. in securing debt financing from confidential
Jun 2019 Acquired Confidential

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KELLENBERGER & ASSOCIATES, LLC

6 Total Closed Deals

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Kellenberger and Associates, LLC was established in 2000 as a Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Intermediary firm. Located in Lafayette, LA, but can handle M&A mid-market deals anywhere in Louisiana, Texas, and adjoining states. Member of Professional Business Broker's Associations and previously affiliated with a national M&A group for many years. Also a real estate broker with NAI/Latter & Blum/Van Eaton & Romero, and certified as a CCIM Certified Commercial Investment Member, the highest qualification for commercial realtors. We can handle the business and the real estate side of…

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Sep 2016 Advised Dickey Steel, Inc. in its sale to Private Investor
Aug 2015 Advised KOC Kampground on an investment from Private Investor
Aug 2015 Advised Charlie's Mobile Home Village on an investment from Private Investor
Jun 2015 Advised Deep South Machine in its sale to Private Individual

Maine Business Brokers

6 Total Closed Deals

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Maine Business Brokers is the region's leading business brokerage and appraisal firm. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, our company serves small to medium size businesses ($500,000 to $10,000,000 in annual revenues) within the Maine and New Hampshire markets. Whether you want to buy or sell a business we can help. Let us put our systems, teamwork and track record to work for you. We have five major systems that define the way businesses are sold that include valuation, confidentiality, working with buyers and negotiating to close. Our team of brokers that achieves business sales through…

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Apr 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Nov 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Sloan Capital

6 Total Closed Deals

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With more than 30 years of investment banking and private equity experience, Texas-based Sloan Capital has been involved in a multitude of complex sell-side, buy-side and capital-raise transactions in diverse industries.

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Jul 2024 Advised QX Global Group in its sale to Long Ridge Private Equity
Feb 2024 Advised AC Horn in its sale to Probat
Jul 2014 Advised Otis Eastern Pipeline Services in its sale to Argonaut Private Equity
May 2014 Advised Lone Star Tank Rental & KHM in its sale to General Finance

Whitehurst & Associates

5 Total Closed Deals

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As a business brokerage firm we represent sellers in the business for sale marketplace. We ensure a confidential marketing campaign to protect the viability of each enterprise throughout the transaction life cycle, and provide a structured and transparent process that facilitates successful transactions.

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Dec 2013 Advised Oncall Interactive LLC in its sale to RDI Marketing Inc
Dec 2013 Advised Screw Machine Job Shop in its sale to Private Investor/Owner
Jun 2013 Advised Private Independent Distributor in its sale to Private Investor Group
Nov 2012 Advised Med Spa in its sale to Private Investment Group

CII Mergers & Acquisitions

5 Total Closed Deals

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The CII team serves a full spectrum of industries which include manufacturing, distribution and service. Each partner has undergone extensive training and possesses expertise, empathy, understanding and uncommon attention to detail which they apply to each transaction. Whether you are a business owner trying to decide how and when to sell or transfer your ownership or a Private Equity Group (PEG), Public or Private company in the market to make acquisitions, CII Team can help. Our unique process helps business owners choose an exit strategy that is right for them. Our buy side clients…

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Sep 2013 Advised SE Windows Coverings in its sale to Sams
Jan 2012 Advised Laser Action Plus in its sale to Web Cloud Incorporated
Jan 2012 Advised Hi-Tech Fabrications, Inc. in its sale to Polacheck, Inc.
Jan 2012 Advised Steadman Steel in its sale to Crawford Equipment & Engineering Co.

Nice Consulting

5 Total Closed Deals

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Specializing in the Purchase or Sale of Small to Medium Sized Private Businesses More than just a business broker. Skilled in sales and marketing with a deep understanding of strategy, business valuation and market assessment.Completed merger, acquisitions and divestiture transactions ranging in size from $2M in enterprise value to over $50M with a total transaction value in excess of $100M. Over 20 transactions successfully completedExtensive network of potential buyers, bankers and equity providersFocus on transactions involving privately-owned businesses. Understand the unique needs of…

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Jun 2019 Advised Niagara Majestic Tours in its sale to West Coast Sightseeing and Atlantic Ambassatours
May 2016 Advised Primus in its sale to Birch Communications
Jul 2012 Advised Big Bus Limited in its sale to West Coast Sightseeing
Sep 2011 Advised Grey Line West on an investment from Various

Riparian Partners LLC

5 Total Closed Deals

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Riparian Partners is a leading middle market M&A advisory firm providing investment banking services to privately held middle market companies throughout North America. We deliver transactional advisory services for transactions between $5 million and $100 million assisting clients with Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Recapitalizations and Strategic and Financial Advisory needs.

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Dec 2016 Advised National Glass & Gate in its sale to Miner Corp.
Nov 2016 Advised Iuvo Bioscience in its sale to Cosmed Group
Aug 2015 Advised Action Fabricators in its sale to River Associates, LLC
Jun 2015 Advised Stellar Materials, Inc in its sale to GHJ&M

Kayo Advisory LLC

4 Total Closed Deals

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Kayo Advisory LLC ("Kayo") provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, capital introduction and consulting services to micro-cap companies. Headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Kayo serves clients across the United States in a variety of industries. Kayo offers a customized approach to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs achieve their long-term strategic and financial objectives.

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Jan 2016 Advised Social Media Today in its sale to Industry Dive
Dec 2014 Advised Early Childcare Provider in its sale to Undisclosed
Jun 2013 Advised File Folder Manufacturer in its sale to Undisclosed
Aug 2012 Advised National Sports camp in its sale to Undisclosed

Centurion 7 Business Advisors

4 Total Closed Deals

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Centurion 7 Business Advisors is an M&A advisor and intermediary. We build legacies through exit strategies consultation and guiding company sellers through the mergers and acquisitions process.Centurion 7 has served as a consultant to business owners in many industries, but focuses primarily on engineering, construction, transportation, and manufacturing.

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Jul 2022 Advised Nor Cal Roofing in its sale to Patton Developments, Inc
May 2020 Advised West Coast Glazing, Inc. in its sale to Confidential Company
Jan 2019 Advised Fit Eats, Inc. in its sale to Delicious International LLC
Aug 2018 Advised MarkSYS, LLC in its sale to Endurance Square, LLC

VDD Ventures

3 Total Closed Deals

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We are a prime independent Dealmaking Business Advisory firm, focused on Investment Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Models Advisory, based in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. We have on our Dealflow Pipeline great opportunities (investments, companies, startups, projects).

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Oct 2011 Advised none on an investment from none
Sep 2011 Advised none2 in its sale to none2
May 2010 Advised none3 in its sale to none3

Westonview Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Westonview Partners is a boutique M&A advisory firm focused on founder-led businesses in the lower mid-market. We bring an investor’s perspective to help business owners prepare for and execute successful sale processes, and guide buyers in sourcing and evaluating acquisition opportunities.

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May 2026 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Private Equity Buyer
Jan 2026 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Private Equity Buyer
Sep 2025 Advised Consumer Services Business in its sale to Strategic Buyer

Gulf Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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The primary focus of GulfCap is mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and strategic advisory services. The majority of our investment banking clients are middle market companies whose business concept or products are established and are candidates for industry consolidation or complementary acquisition by larger companies. GulfCap is distinguished by the high level of financial and operational experience of our founding Principals, all of whom have started and run their own businesses. With our combined financial and operational experience, we bring a practical and focused approach to…

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Jan 2012 Advised Control Devices, Inc. in its sale to Hatfield & Company
Jan 2005 Advised J.W. Harris Co., Inc. in its sale to Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

EXES Strategy Consultants

2 Total Closed Deals

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EXES Strategy Consultants Ltd is a consulting company with headquarters in Cyprus.The company specialises in a) raising finance either through banks or investors, b) assisting companies to grow and c) performance improvement. The managers have more than fifteen years of international business experience each.The company owns www.bizmarket.gr , an internet portal with more than fifty investment opportunities, most of which relate to businesses for sale in Greece and Cyprus. The company has an extensive network of associates that covers the whole of Greece and Cyprus.

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Apr 2014 Advised Asteras Hotels in its sale to CHotels Group
Mar 2012 Advised Spain Holidays in its sale to The Right Price Holidays

The Firm

2 Total Closed Deals

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The firm is a Boise, Idaho-based business intermediary firm serving privately-held companies. Our mission is to provide transaction advisory services that result in winning outcomes for all stakeholders. The Firm's brokers both business buy and sell transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, inside transfers and divestitures, and offers transition consulting to guide a company through change of ownership.

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Jul 2014 Advised Vortex on an investment from Unknow
Jul 2013 Advised Yes in its sale to Not Available

Firms in the Restaurants M&A Advisory Firms 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 M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 311 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 M&A Advisory Firms 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 M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 311 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 M&A Advisory Firms directory, you can request information here.

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