Top Restaurants Search Funds with Recent Private M&A Activity

809

Active Firms

14,623

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

E & V Legacy Partners

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E&V Legacy Partners is a self-funded search fund run by Brandon Baxter, acquiring a business in the Southeast. I’m looking for recurring service and/or maintenance revenue and an owner ready to step back. Background is chemical engineering and plant operations, then corporate strategy. Buying one business to run and grow for the long haul.

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Keepwell Group

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Keepwell Group is dedicated to acquiring profitable businesses with a focus on long-term investments. The company emphasizes patient capital and hands-on management, aiming to foster growth and stability within its portfolio. With a strategic approach to investment, Keepwell Group seeks to acquire a single profitable business, ensuring a tailored and committed partnership.

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The Kyle Nicholson Co

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Kyle Nicholson is a local, hands-on operator looking to acquire and grow a stable, differentiated business ($2 M–$20 M revenue, $500 K–$2 M EBITDA) in the Ohio Valley and Upper South, bringing a proven record of brand revitalization, data-driven operational improvements, and a deep commitment to employees, community, and long-term stewardship. Kyle began his career launching new products and business models at Procter & Gamble’s new-business incubator, where he built rural distribution networks in India and helped design the world’s lowest-cost washing machine for emerging…

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New Frontier Enterprises

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New Frontier Enterprises is a traditional search fund that targets to acquire one business with strong fundamentals in need of an exit solution. We will give the seller a quick and hassle-free exit while preserving the seller's legacy.

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Jason Styles

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My investment criteria focus on overlooked, fragmented service businesses that are essential, recurring, and operationally complex. I look for mission-critical B2B services where downtime isn’t an option—think industrial maintenance, traffic control, or specialized logistics. I’m also drawn to compliance and regulation driven niches like testing, inspection, legal support, or healthcare back-office services, where demand is sticky and recurring by necessity. Many of these businesses are low-tech and process-heavy, making them ripe for modernization through better systems, automation, or…

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Morgan Ericksen

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Morgan has over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry with public and private companies; and a background in mechanical engineering. She has post-acquisition experience, scaling operations and revenue through sales expansion. Morgan is partnered with Novastone Capital Advisors, a Swiss firm that works with qualified investors and best-in-class entrepreneurs to acquire and grow privately held companies. NCA has closed 22 acquisitions and deployed over $400M since 2021.

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Liri Capital, LLC

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Liri Capital was founded to provide fair, flexible, and stable succession opportunities to small business owners looking to bring new energy into their business. For business owners looking to begin the next stage, Liri Capital offers a unique transition opportunity that is focused on the future, but grounded in history.

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Dsquare ventures

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Seasoned engineer and leader with over a decade of experience, building high-performing teams and driving organizational success for top fortune 50 companies. Now leveraging my analytical rigor, adaptability, and leadership skills to pursue entrepreneurship and business ownership with a focus on sustainable growth.Looking for manufacturing companies making >$500k SDE in US and Canada with a minimum of 10 employees.

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50th Capital Partners LLC

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We help private businesses and their owners toward the end zone of a lasting legacy.You’re ready to enter a different arena, and want to pass the ball to talented professionals who will prioritize doing right by your team. We love engaging with business owners about the playbook they’ve written, the enterprise they’ve built, and learning how we can contribute to their lasting legacy.

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London Johnson

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I operate two companies, a consumer products company that sells LED lights in Dallas, TX and a 100 unit multifamily property in Tennessee. I am looking to acquire another company within the next twelve months.

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Sancte Opus

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High-impact COO now actively seeking CEO mandates.I’ve spent my career in large, publicly traded global organizations (manufacturing, Utility, and medical devices) driving operational excellence at scale. I’ve led complex international operations, turned around underperforming sites, optimized global supply chains, and delivered measurable profitability improvements through rigorous cost leadership and process transformation; all while holding clear P&L accountability for the operations I ran. The results have been consistent: significant margin expansion, improved efficiency, and…

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Terra Mar Search

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Terra Mar Search is a committed-capital search fund focused on acquiring and operating a single lower middle market business in the Southeast United States. We partner with owners of essential-services businesses who are navigating ownership transitions and seeking a buyer who will invest in their people, honor what they've built, and drive the next chapter of growth. Backed by one of the premier micro-cap PE firms in the country, Terra Mar combines disciplined acquisition criteria with hands-on operational commitment, offering sellers a long-term partner rather than a financial transaction.

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Daniel Kaiser

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I am a self-funded searcher, likely using the SBA to finance the large majority of any purchase.I attended Pomona College, after which worked in finance in Menlo Park for a couple years. I then became an entrepreneur, moving to Bogota, Colombia and opening a casino. In 2015, I returned to the US and have been working at a Jewelry Importer as a Director of Operations since. It is no longer fun and am very excited about ETA.

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Straightbrook Capital LLC

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15+ years managing engineering teams of 100+; technical experience, operations, people management and recruiting, significant metrics + revenue tracking experience; self funded searcher in NYC area interested in generating deal flow and refining search criteria. DM for more details.

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Gen3 Innovations Lab

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Gen3 Innovations Lab is a search fund formed to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company with initial enterprise value between $5.0 and $20.0 million. This summary provides an overview of Gen3 Innovations Lab, the financial structure of the search fund, and the strategy to identify and acquire an existing private company. Gen3 is focused on Martech and Adtech companies as well as Retail tech, with founders that have extensive backgrounds in these industries.

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IX Capital Partners

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About UsIX Capital Partners is dedicated to acquiring a single company operating in the residential & commercial services, IT managed services, or business-to-business specialty services industries. We are a partnership of talented entrepreneurs, accomplished business executives, and experienced investors with diverse skills and expertise. We are not a private equity firm and do not employ a "buy and flip" investment strategy or manage a broad portfolio of different companies. We do not believe that we can establish a meaningful partnership by only investing passively and not getting…

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SPC

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Individual entrepreneur and former operator, recently sold first company. Actively seeking acquisition opportunities across sectors with strong potential for growth through operational improvements, add-on acquisitions, or market expansion. Focused on building and scaling businesses with a hands-on, long-term ownership approach.

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Granite Group Services

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Granite Group is actively seeking to invest in landscaping businesses with over $3 million in annual revenue. Our focus is on maintenance businesses where owners place significant value on legacy preservation and a seamless transition for their dedicated employees and loyal customers.

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Ashu Kurahatti

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I'm an operator with close to a decade of experience leading large, complex energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., now focused on acquiring and growing a stable, operations-driven small business in New England. I bring a strong track record in managing teams, budgets, and mission-critical projects, with a hands-on leadership style and a focus on process improvement, customer satisfaction, and long-term value creation. I’m pursuing a long-term acquisition where I can step in as an owner-operator, retain the team, and continue building on the seller’s legacy.

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Southeastern Precision Technologies

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Southeast Precision Partners is a private investment firm focused on the acquisition and long-term stewardship of high-quality industrial businesses. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, we specialize in partnering with founders and small business owners to provide strategic continuity and operational excellence.Our approach is rooted in 20+ years of Fortune 50 experience in sales operations, revenue strategy, and manufacturing analytics. We are not just investors; we are operators dedicated to preserving the legacy of the businesses we acquire while deploying modern operational levers to…

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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 809 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 809 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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