First Washington Realty Acquires Donahue Schriber Realty Group

Specialty Program Group Acquires Assets of Disaster Recovery Services (DRS)

January 9, 2024

Professional Services

Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), a Chicago-based specialty insurance platform, has acquired the assets of Disaster Recovery Services, LLC and its affiliate Disaster Recovery & Risk Solutions, LLC (collectively DRS). The acquisition expands SPG's capabilities into disaster preparedness, response and recovery consulting — including FEMA recovery, forensic accounting, construction project management, and grant administration — to better serve commercial and public-sector clients.

Doeren Mayhew Acquires 1RDG to Enter New York Market

January 20, 2026

Accounting & Tax

Doeren Mayhew entered the New York market through the acquisition of Rochester-based advisory firm 1RDG, effective January 20, 2026. The transaction also brings Bailey Carr CPAs (Rochester) and Bahgat & Laurito‑Bahgat CPAs (Fredonia) into Doeren Mayhew, adding more than 100 employees and seven partners and expanding the firm's audit, tax, outsourced accounting and advisory capabilities in key sectors such as construction, health care and real estate.

Schweiger Dermatology Group Acquires The Derm Group

October 7, 2021

Healthcare Services

Schweiger Dermatology Group has acquired The Derm Group, adding 13 office locations in New Jersey and approximately 40 providers to SDG's regional network. The acquisition strengthens SDG's presence in New Jersey while Dr. Daniel Groisser will continue to see patients and join SDG's medical management team.

First Watch Acquires Three Franchise Restaurants in Missouri

April 14, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: FWRG) acquired three franchise-owned First Watch restaurants and associated development rights in Missouri — the Lee's Summit location and two Columbia-area locations (West Columbia and South Columbia). The restaurants will be converted to company-owned units as part of First Watch's ongoing growth strategy; financial terms were not disclosed.

The Hilb Group Acquires Certain Assets of D.F. Dwyer & Associates

February 1, 2020

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC acquired certain assets of Newport, Rhode Island-based D. F. Dwyer & Associates, LLC effective February 1, 2020. The small property & casualty insurance agency and its team (led by Dan Dwyer) joined THG New England to strengthen the firm’s P&C capabilities in the region; THG is a PE-backed platform controlled by The Carlyle Group.

San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in DGS Retail

November 17, 2022

Manufacturing

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in DGS Retail, a provider of décor, signage, fixtures, displays and related design, manufacturing and installation services for grocery, retail and foodservice customers. SFEP said the investment will provide DGS with additional operational resources and capital to drive growth across its multi-facility operations in the United States; terms were not disclosed.