37 Baking Holdings Acquires Gold Standard Baking's Assets

Bain Capital Credit and EBITDA Investments Acquire Bread Holdings (GAIL's Bakery & The Bread Factory)

September 14, 2021

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Credit, in partnership with EBITDA Investments (backed by Henry McGovern and Steven K. Winegar), has acquired Bread Holdings Ltd, the parent of GAIL's Bakery and The Bread Factory, from Risk Capital Partners for a reported consideration of over £200 million. Management, including CEO Tom Molnar, remain in place and chairman Luke Johnson retains a stake and board seat; part of the proceeds will be distributed to nearly 2,000 employees as the buyer supports the group's next phase of growth and expansion.

Bain Capital Acquires Dessert Holdings from Gryphon Investors

April 26, 2021

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Private Equity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dessert Holdings, a St. Paul–based premium dessert platform that includes The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, and Atlanta Cheesecake Company. The acquisition from Gryphon Investors will support Dessert Holdings’ next stage of growth—pursuing product innovation, organic expansion and add-on opportunities—and is expected to close in Q2 2021 (debt financing led by Antares Capital).

Biscuit International Acquires Continental Bakeries

October 22, 2021

Food & Beverage

Biscuit International, a Platinum Equity-backed European private‑label biscuit manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Continental Bakeries from its majority shareholder Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The deal brings Continental’s 13 production facilities and more than 2,300 employees into Biscuit International, strengthening the combined group's product portfolio and pan‑European footprint; completion was anticipated in H1 2022 subject to customary approvals.

Elysian Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Wholebake (Healthfull Holdings)

August 5, 2021

Food & Beverage

Elysian Capital III LP, in partnership with Wholebake management, has acquired a majority stake in Healthfull Holdings Group Limited (parent of Wholebake Limited) from Bridges Fund Management. The investment will support Wholebake's next growth phase—expanding its branded and own-label snack bar offerings and scaling its BRC AA-accredited manufacturing capability across its North Wales sites.

C.H. Guenther & Son Acquires Baldinger and Sons Bakeries

January 19, 2022

Food & Beverage

C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (CHG) has acquired Baldinger and Sons bakeries, expanding CHG's bakery manufacturing capacity and deepening relationships with quick service restaurant (QSR) customers across North America. The Baldinger-Sons management team will remain post-transaction; terms were not disclosed. CHG is owned by Pritzker Private Capital.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Acquires Standard International

August 21, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced it will acquire the brands and most affiliates of Standard International, the parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels, forming a new dedicated lifestyle group headquartered in New York City. The asset-light transaction covers management, franchise and license contracts for 21 open hotels (about 2,000 rooms) and includes a $150 million base purchase price with up to $185 million of contingent consideration.