10 Point Capital Makes Growth Equity Investment in Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

10 Point Capital Makes Growth Investment in Smalls Sliders

July 25, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Smalls Sliders, a fast-casual slider drive-thru concept with four open locations and a pipeline of 40+ restaurants across Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi, received an equity investment from 10 Point Capital. The capital will support franchise acceleration using 10 Point Capital’s Franchise Acceleration Plan as Smalls prepares for national expansion.

Balance Point Invests in ABTB to Support Acquisition of 39 Taco Bell Restaurants in Atlanta

September 28, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Balance Point Capital provided a follow-on equity investment in ABTB Mid-Atlantic Holding Company, LLC to support the acquisition of 39 Taco Bell restaurants in the Greater Atlanta metro. The stores will be operated by experienced QSR operator SWN LLC (Southpaw), which currently runs 180+ Taco Bell and Dunkin' locations and partners with Balance Point to expand its footprint.

Blackstone Growth Makes Growth Investment in 7 Brew Coffee

February 14, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Blackstone Growth (Blackstone) has made a growth equity investment in 7 Brew Coffee to accelerate the drive-thru beverage chain's U.S. expansion. Jimmy John Liautaud is identified as a selling shareholder; terms were not disclosed.

Balance Point Capital Equity Investment in ABTB Mid-Atlantic Holding Company (Taco Bell Portfolio)

January 18, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Balance Point Capital (via affiliated funds) made an equity investment in ABTB Mid-Atlantic Holding Company, LLC, a portfolio owner of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants across Northern Virginia and the DC‑Metro area. The company is managed by QSR operator SWN LLC (Southpaw), which operates over 135 restaurants and will work with Balance Point to support continued acquisitions and new-unit development in the Mid‑Atlantic.

Bain Capital Invests $250M Minority Growth Round in Cuisine Solutions

June 6, 2022

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital has made a $250 million minority growth investment in Cuisine Solutions to support the sous-vide leader's product innovation, global expansion, and manufacturing footprint build-out. Cuisine Solutions' existing management and the Vilgrain family remain in control while the capital will be used to accelerate domestic and international growth across foodservice, retail, travel, and military channels.

Bow River Capital Makes Strategic Investment in One10

June 13, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Denver-based private equity firm Bow River Capital has completed a strategic growth investment in One10 LLC, a Minneapolis-based provider of incentives, recognition, marketing services and events. The capital will support One10's expansion of its proprietary incentive and recognition technology, broader service offerings and global growth initiatives.