Top Restaurants Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

812

Active Firms

14,719

TTM Deal Inquiries

$3M-$12M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

Florida 13%

California 12%

Texas 9%

New York 9%

New Jersey 5%

Key Attributes

Focus: Acquiring One Business | Capital Source: Investor-Backed or Self-Funded | Operating Approach: Stewardship & Growth

Motori Group

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I am an entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience in technology and finance. Most recently, I co-founded and led Appcues, a B2B SaaS company, where I served as CEO for over a decade before transitioning into a board role.I am eager to take the next step in my career by acquiring, owning, and operating a small business for the long term. My goal is to build on the founder’s legacy while creating lasting value for employees, customers, and the community.I am industry-agnostic but focus on companies with recurring revenue models, high customer retention, and mission-critical services.…

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Lake Crossing Company

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I'm Steve Marks, founder of Lake Crossing Company: a privately funded business buyer and operator seeking a profitable small business in the Cleveland, OH area to acquire and run for the long term.I’m an operator and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience across technology, operations, consulting, sales, and small business ownership. My family and I are relocating to Cleveland in mid-2027, and I am actively searching for companies to acquire and run in the Cleveland area.My ExperienceI owned and operated a real estate brokerage and lead generation firm in downtown Chicago for…

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Jose Isaac

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I am conducting a self-funded search to acquire an exceptional small business to operate for the long term.My mission is to help the owner transition the company into its next chapter while preserving its legacy and supporting the existingteam of employees.I am looking at businesses in the USA with an EBITDA between $1m and $2.5m.

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Grey Glacier LLC

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Grey Glacier LLC is a Los Angeles-based family office that specializes in investing in value-oriented, high-quality businesses within the lower middle market. The firm focuses on companies with EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $10 million, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, industrial services, business services, home services, and franchisee models. Founded by Matt Meiresonne, Grey Glacier leverages extensive experience in investment banking, private equity, sales, and digital marketing to identify and nurture profitable businesses. The company aims to support…

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Low Tide Holdings

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Low Tide Holdings is a family owned company focused on acquiring and growing high-quality small and lower-middle-market businesses.We partner with founders and owners who care deeply about their employees, customers, and legacy, providing a thoughtful transition to the next chapter of ownership. Our approach is hands-on, patient, and operationally focused, we buy businesses to own and operate for the long term with no intention of selling. We focus on established companies with strong fundamentals, steady cash flow, and opportunities for continued growth through disciplined execution, sales…

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Thalesi Partners

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I am an operator-led buyer focused on acquiring a single high-quality, founder-led business where I can step in as CEO and drive long-term value creation. My background spans digital infrastructure, technology-enabled services, and large-scale operational transformation, including experience advising and operating alongside senior leadership teams at global companies.I am particularly interested in businesses with durable cash flow, strong customer relationships, and opportunities to professionalize operations, pricing, and go-to-market while preserving culture and legacy. I prioritize…

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Z3C

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Zone 3 Capital is seeking to acquire and operate one business doing $2M+ in EBITDA. Z3C is backed by an experienced group of operators and investors. The Principal, Brandon Cooper, will acquire and relocate to operate the acquired business.

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Gulf Bright Partners

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Gulf Bright Partners is a private investment vehicle seeking to acquire a business in the Texas region (Greater Houston preferred).We are looking for an owner who wants to get liquidity or transition out of the business. Post-acquisition, two of our partners will become senior management in the company.

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Cor Deo Corp

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I started my career as a school leader, drawing on my military background and an MA in Leadership focused on Servant Leadership. I founded the Whati Family Centre to support families in my northern community and later discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which completely transformed how I lead. Today, as an EOS Implementer, I help leaders and teams build clarity, alignment, and impact. My family and I are now looking to move back to Ontario, where we hope to buy a business our kids can be part of—something that…

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Marinova Capital

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I'm searching for one exceptional business to acquire and lead as its next owner-operator.I'm not a financial buyer looking to optimize and exit. I'm looking to step in as the day-to-day leader—running operations, working with your team, and building on what you've created. This will be my career and my commitment for the next several decades.I have $20M in committed equity capital from a reputable investor.

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Kostecki

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Entrepreneur dedicated to buying one business from a founder/owner who is ready to move on and wants a successor they can trust to honor what they have built. Dedicated to preserving and growing prior owner’s legacy and team. Prior experience investing in and managing middle market businesses.

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Elam Interests LLC

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Individual investor with deep operating expertise; history of rapidly growing companies and executing successful exits; backed by strong capital partners. Past experience focused on growth and founding technology roles at companies that scaled from $1MM -> $100MM+. Interested in DTC businesses, SaaS, and niche healthcare/wellness operations.

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Los Angeles Unlimited

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Los Angeles Unlimited Holdings LLC is actively acquiring profitable, owner-operated businesses in the Industrial & Environmental Services sector across Southern California.The acquiring principal holds a Professional Engineer license and an MBA from Cambridge University, with nearly two decades of operating experience across business management, commercial deal-making, and field operations — spanning multinational energy companies, venture-backed industrial technology, and senior government advisory roles. The acquisition is intended to be owner-operated from day one, with a long-term…

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James Gallivan

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I am currently operating two businesses in the acholic beverage space. One an import wine brand and the other a specialty retail business. I am seeking more ventures in the same sector or possibly different.

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Greenwich Innovations

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Holding company focusing on opportunities in energy, tech, mechanical services (i.e., HVAC, BMS/EMS), and commodities. Primarily interested in independent, lower middle market opportunities in Eastern and Northeastern US.

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Delaroche consulting

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Currently Key Account Manager at Nexira, specialized in sales and business development within the food, agriculture, and value-added natural ingredient sectors. Backed by a Master of Science in agricultural science and business, I combine corporate enterprise experience at a global leader in functional naturals with hands-on operational expertise in agribusiness vertical integration.

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BLLT Ventures

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I am seeking to acquire and operate a profitable, established small to lower-middle-market business as a long-term owner. My focus is on a single platform investment where I can be actively involved in leadership and operations. I am drawn to businesses with durable demand, defensible local or regional market positions, and meaningful operational complexity. Sectors of interest include industrial and field services, construction and construction-adjacent businesses, transportation and logistics, and specialty manufacturing. I value thoughtful transaction structures, including seller…

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Hillside Succession

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Hillside Succession is a privately held entrepreneurial-focused investment firm looking to acquire businesses requiring a successful exit and a stable succession for existing owners. Our firm has partnered with long-term focused, experienced investors. Hillside’s founder and entrepreneur, Mark Jarvie, will take an active role in leadership post-close.Mark is a seasoned operator and executive with two decades of hands-on, entrepreneurial and start-up experience. He is a strategic, innovative leader with a proven track record of growing and scaling high-growth businesses.

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La Colina Equity Partners LLC

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La Colina Equity is looking for one company to buy and operate for the long term. Everything we do is anchored in aligned incentives and fair dealing. We are looking for an owner who wants to collaborate.Your business will not be part of a portfolio. We are not a private equity fund. We are not a venture capital fund. We are backed by experienced advisors and former operators.

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3462 Capital

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Financial sponsor focused on acquiring specialty distribution, industrial services and specialty contracting businesses in Western Canada between $1-10mm in EBITDA.

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Firms in the Restaurants Search Funds 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 Search Funds is $3M-$12M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$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 812 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 Search Funds 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 Search Funds with experience in Consumer Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 812 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 Search Funds directory, you can request information here.

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