Red Barn Equity Partners (RBFH) Invests in Dogtopia
October 8, 2020
Red Barn Equity Partners, through its special purpose vehicle Red Barn Franchise Holdings LLC (RBFH), made a strategic investment in Dogtopia, acquiring interests from Thomas Franchise Solutions USA LLC and Dogtopia Enterprises LLC. Following the transaction Christopher Kempner (Red Barn) will become Chairman while Neil Gill will remain CEO as Dogtopia pursues further franchise unit growth across the U.S. and Canada.
- Buyers
- Red Barn Equity Partners, Red Barn Franchise Holdings LLC (RBFH)
- Targets
- Dogtopia
- Sellers
- Thomas Franchise Solutions USA LLC, Dogtopia Enterprises LLC
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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