Top Restaurants Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

814

Active Firms

14,778

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

Iron Bond Search Partners

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Iron Bond Search Partners is an investment fund founded by Dru Nkansah and Phil Dontje, both former U.S. Army Rangers turned entrepreneurs. The firm is dedicated to acquiring and growing high-quality businesses with long-term potential. With a focus on strategic investments, Iron Bond aims to build upon the enduring legacy of the businesses it acquires as day-to-day operators. The company is driven by a commitment to excellence and seeks opportunities that align with its vision of long-term growth and sustainability.

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Sintra Partners

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Sintra Partners 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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Blue Spruce Acquisitions

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I am a people-first leader with deep commercial development experience backed by committed capital. I have a track record of building strong teams, trusted relationships, and sustainable revenue growth. My wife and I partnered in our acquisitions search and bring complementary strengths. We are committed to honoring a founder’s legacy, preserving the values that made the business successful, and empowering existing employees to reach their full potential. I have deep experience driving the adoption of innovative and technical products in complex markets, including across diverse cultural,…

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Village Partners Group

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We are a search fund looking to deploy up to $40 million in equity capital. The principals have experience in both middle market private equity and as a CEO of a private equity backed business which had a successful exit. Our core sectors of focus are a.) auto services; b.) healthcare infusion; c.) residential and commercial services

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Sage Blacksmith

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I've raised committed capital from Pacific Lake and Peterson (two $2B investors) to acquire and grow a business service or software company. I spent a decade building companies internationally including developing data science capabilities for clients like GE.

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Fenten Ventures

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I’m an operator and former PE-backed CEO who built, scaled, and exited a light manufacturing business.I also advise growth-stage businesses as a partner at TechCXO, helping CEOs drive operational efficiency, margin expansion, and leadership alignment.Now acquiring a company in the Southeast with:$500K–$1M SDE$1.5M–$3.5M priceAsset deals (SBA + seller note)Focus areas:B2B services, home services, light manufacturingRecurring revenue, essential services, strong marginsSuccession or owner-operator transitionsBased in Greenville, SC — Open to NC/GA/SC for high-quality opportunities.I…

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Uphill Partners LLC

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Uphill Partners LLC is searching for a business to acquire and operate. Company targets are located in SE Michigan or can be operated remotely, is service-based, and has EBITDA (or SDE) of $400K - $1M. Inspired by the founders’ love for distance running and mountain sports, Uphill Partners LLC is in it for the long run. We strive to continue creating value for customers and our local community.

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Lynwood Succession

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Lynwood is made up of a single hands-on, dedicated entrepreneur looking to offer a succession option to a promising business in Canada or the US. Lynwood is funded by a diverse team of entrepreneur-investors, with extensive experience buying and successfully growing small-to-medium enterprises over the long term.We are not here to manage an investment portfolio or run a satellite division. We are here to roll up our sleeves, and live and breathe your business. Our primary goal is to protect what you have worked hard to create, but we’ll also bring our skills and dedication to help it…

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Amesbury Holdings

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Amesbury Holdings is a private investment holding company formed to acquire, operate, and grow an exceptional lower middle-market business at a time. The firm pairs institutional private equity execution with hands-on operations, led by a team that completed platform acquisitions at Kingswood Capital and Staple Street Capital and held executive roles inside portfolio companies.

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Dark Horse Capital

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Worked for a Toronto-based mid-market private equity fund, where I led 17 acquisitions of small to medium-sized businesses. Post-close, I supported them through transition planning and operational initiatives to drive growth and improved profitability. Following this, I worked in a C-level role for a PE-backed company, which I recently left to focus full-time on finding a business to acquire and operate for the long run.

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Riverside Impact Capital LLC

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Riverside Impact Capital LLC is a search-based investment platform targeting businesses with impactful products or servicesWe are primarily focused on the following industries: Non-profit & government servicesEducation & workforce developmentHealthcare servicesWater & environmental servicesClean energy / decarbonizationRecycling & waste managementOur investment criteria: Impactful product or service At least five years of historyRevenue of $5-25mThree or more years of $750k - $5m+ EBITDASignificant portion of revenue is recurring (contractual or otherwise)An established team (ideally >5…

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Jodabit Partners

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Jodabit Partners 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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Bloom Two Partners LLC

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Bloom Two Partners is dedicated to acquiring and operating one great small-to-medium sized business. Our team takes a hands-on approach, committed to honoring the seller’s legacy and working alongside employees as stewards for the next chapter of the business.We are a team based in Austin, Texas, with a shared commitment to building enduring businesses. Our professional backgrounds span private equity, corporate finance, technology, and design, and our partnership is grounded in strong values and an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Quaerite Capital

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Quaerite Capital is an operator-led investment firm dedicated to acquiring and operating a single, high-potential business. With a focus on long-term value creation, the firm emphasizes strategic growth and development. Backed by private equity, Quaerite Capital leverages its expertise to identify and invest in promising opportunities, aiming to foster sustainable success and expansion. The firm is committed to building strong partnerships to ensure the growth and prosperity of the businesses it invests in.

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Next Leap

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Next Leap KC is a small business and real estate holdings company based in Kansas City. We acquire lower middle-market businesses in the Midwest and hold them forever. Next Leap is led by its Founder and Managing Partner Bryan Swartz who is supported by an array of experienced entrepreneurs, CEOs, and operators.

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Silver Beach Capital Partners

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Silver Beach Capital Partners ("SBCP") is a private investment firm that acquires and operates manufacturing, business services, and industrial services companies with EBITDA over $2MM, and has partnered with a large holding company to jointly execute tuck-in and bolt-on acquisitions for its platform investmentsLamar Small is the Managing Partner of Silver Beach Capital Partners. With over 15 years of investment experience and 6 years of engineering expertise, he leads SBCP in identifying, acquiring, and operating small businesses.Before founding SBCP, Lamar was an Investment Director at the…

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Nathan Elencweig

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I’m an operator looking to acquire and actively run a service-based business in the $1M to $3M range in the New York City metro area.My background is in operations, and I’ve spent my career in Tech helping businesses scale, including growing teams and processes through periods of 10x growth. I’m most comfortable stepping into situations where there’s already a foundation in place, then improving systems, process, and execution to drive the next phase of growth.I’m focused on businesses with repeat customers, a solid local reputation, and opportunities to improve or expand over time.…

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Kaushal Bhatt

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I am a technology executive and operations leader with 20+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams, complex budgets, and scaled operational transformations. I am pursuing my first acquisition — a single, established small-to-medium business I intend to own and personally operate, backed by an advisory team of PE professionals and conventional lenders.I am a self-funded individual buyer with a defined capital plan:Equity: personal capitalDebt: a mix of conventional / asset-based financing and SBA programs, sized to the target's cash flowSeller side: I am receptive to a meaningful…

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Yare Scientific Solutions

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William Malzone is an operational executive and minority business owner with 25+ years of progressive leadership across technology, government contracting, and military experience. He is looking to be an owner/operator of a company in the staffing, technology, or related fields. A people-first leader, William is ideal for a retiring owner looking for someone to carry a legacy forward, or for those seeking a committed partner for strategic growth.Over a 13-year tenure at Xcellent Technology Solutions, he served as the architect of the company's turnaround and subsequent growth — scaling the…

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Joe Mascaro

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Individual buyer based in Denver, CO seeking to acquire and personally operate one established B2B company in the United States. Focus areas: manufacturing, distribution and wholesale, industrial services, building materials, and other business-to-business services. Seeking business with $900K–$2M SDE. Priority geographies include Colorado, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Illinois. Committed to a straightforward, timely process with sellers and brokers.

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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 814 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 814 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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