Walter Capital Partners Invests in Charcoal Group of Restaurants

Walter Capital Partners Takes Major Stake in MARTINS Industries

September 5, 2024

Manufacturing

Walter Capital Partners has become a major shareholder in MARTINS Industries, a Farnham, Quebec–based global provider of tire and wheel equipment and supplies. The investment is intended to support MARTINS’ acquisition-led international growth strategy—particularly in the United States and Europe—and accelerate the company’s M&A program and product/distribution expansion.

AUA Private Equity Partners Acquires Western Smokehouse Partners

May 17, 2023

Food & Beverage

AUA Private Equity Partners has acquired Western Smokehouse Partners from Charis Consumer Collaborative, marking Charis’ realization of its investment. During Charis’ ownership Western expanded through facility investments and add-on deals (Thrushwood Farms, Prairie Sky Snacks), growing headcount from about 60 to over 400 and operating multiple manufacturing sites out of Galesburg, Illinois.

Walter Capital Partners Invests in Clareo Dental Network

July 6, 2021

Dental

Walter Capital Partners, a Montréal-based private equity firm, has made a growth investment in Clareo Dental Network, the largest network of dental clinics in Québec. The partnership will support Clareo’s expansion to more than 50 general and specialty dental clinics across Québec over the next five years and help provide succession options for retiring dentists.

Monogram Capital Partners Reacquires Western Smokehouse Partners

July 9, 2025

Food & Beverage

Monogram Capital Partners has reacquired Western Smokehouse Partners from AUA Private Equity, taking majority ownership of the leading contract manufacturer of better-for-you meat sticks. Monogram — which first invested in Western in 2018 and retained a minority stake after the 2023 sale to AUA — plans to expand Western's capacity to seven facilities by the end of 2025; terms were not disclosed.

Graham Partners Becomes Majority Investor in Woodland Foods

December 7, 2021

Food & Beverage

Graham Partners has become a majority investor in Woodland Foods, a Waukegan, Illinois-based supplier and manufacturer of specialty culinary ingredients and plant-based products. Woodland Foods' management will remain in place as Graham Partners plans to leverage its industry resources and operational experience to accelerate the company's growth across foodservice, retail, industrial and e-commerce channels.

Garnett Station Partners Acquires and Recapitalizes Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

March 27, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Garnett Station Partners, a New York-based principal investment firm, has acquired and recapitalized Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, a polished-casual dining chain founded in Charlotte, North Carolina. Financial terms were not disclosed; Garnett Station said the recapitalization will provide strategic capital to accelerate Firebirds' growth and development across its 56 locations in 20 states.