ABACO and Lowy Family Group Recapitalize FranDevCo
September 1, 2022
ABACO, with backing from Noah Lowy/Lowy Family Group, has completed a recapitalization of FranDevCo, a franchise sales organization. Founder Nick Neonakis will exit while Jeff Dudan remains as chairman and Sung Ohm will serve as CEO as the new capital is used to accelerate FranDevCo's growth and expand its service offerings.
- Buyers
- ABACO, Lowy Family Group
- Targets
- FranDevCo
- Sellers
- Nick Neonakis
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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