Kustom US Acquires Five Star Restoration & Construction

Kustom US Acquires Zion Restoration (Pasco, WA)

July 1, 2020

Environmental Services

Kustom US has acquired Zion Restoration, a Pasco, Washington-based fire and water restoration firm, expanding Kustom's footprint in the Northwest. Zion's leadership (Paul and Sara Little) and staff will remain in place as the business operates as a division of Kustom to extend local capabilities and serve larger commercial and residential customers.

Canstar Restorations Acquires ABK Restoration and NorHaz Solutions

November 17, 2020

Environmental Services

Canstar Restorations LP has acquired ABK Restoration Services Ltd. and NorHaz Solutions Inc., expanding its platform with four new branches in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton and Summerland, British Columbia. The acquisitions add property restoration and hazardous materials remediation capabilities to Canstar's footprint in Interior British Columbia and strengthen its service offering to residential, commercial and insurance clients.

Freeman Spogli & Company Acquires Majority Interest in Five Star Food Service

March 28, 2019

Food & Beverage

Freeman Spogli & Company acquired a majority interest in Five Star Food Service, Inc., partnering with Five Star management and other investors. The private equity investment will support Five Star’s growth strategy across the Southeast — including organic expansion and add-on acquisitions — while financing was provided by Ares Capital Corporation and Varagon Capital Partners.

Five Star Food Service Acquires Gulf Coast Canteen

October 7, 2021

Food & Beverage

Five Star Food Service, the largest Canteen franchise, has acquired Gulf Coast Canteen, a Mobile, Alabama-based vending operation, adding branches in Mobile and Pensacola and marking Five Star's entry into Florida. Terms were not disclosed; owner Greg Breland sold the business, while Gulf Coast's Ocean Springs, Mississippi operation will be acquired separately by New Orleans-based Refreshments Solutions.

HighGround Restoration Group Acquires Superior Restoration

November 7, 2023

Environmental Services

HighGround Restoration Group, a Trivest-backed national restoration platform, has acquired Superior Restoration, a Southern California water, mold and fire restoration services provider headquartered in Lake Elsinore, California. The add-on expands HighGround's footprint and density in Southern California while retaining Superior's founder and team to support continued growth.

Cotton Holdings Inc. Acquires Stellar Restoration Services

January 12, 2021

Construction

Cotton Holdings Inc. acquired Stellar Restoration Services, a commercial roofing and restoration provider, with Stellar operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary while co-founders Michael de la Mora and Rick Bailey retain an ownership interest. The undisclosed-value deal expands Cotton's commercial roofing restoration capabilities and geographic footprint to support growing demand for disaster recovery services.