Larsen MacColl Partners Acquires Mac & Bob's

Mubadala Capital Acquires K-MAC Enterprises

October 14, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Mubadala Capital, the Abu Dhabi-based asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has acquired K-MAC Enterprises — the second-largest Taco Bell franchisee in the United States — from Lee Equity Partners Opportunities Fund in partnership with K-MAC's existing management team. K-MAC operates over 300 Taco Bell restaurants primarily in the Midwestern and Southern United States; Mubadala said the acquisition will support K-MAC's next phase of growth, including expanded use of technology and new concepts and formats.

4x4 Capital Acquires Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC from Golden Gate Capital

February 5, 2026

Restaurants & Hospitality

4x4 Capital has acquired Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC from Golden Gate Capital in a transaction intended to drive long-term growth and operational enhancements for the family-style restaurant chain. Bob Evans operates roughly 400+ locations across 18 states with more than 15,000 employees; CEO Mickey Mills will remain in place while 4x4's Gustavo Assumpção will serve as Executive Board Chair.

LMP Automotive Holdings Acquires Bachman-Bernard Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac (with Real Estate)

March 24, 2021

Automotive

LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMPX) has closed the acquisition of Bachman-Bernard Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac and the associated real estate located at 3365 E Andrew Johnson Hwy in Greeneville, Tennessee. The deal, which includes Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac franchises, is part of LMP's Stage One consolidation plan to expand its dealership network and expected EBITDA contribution.

Francisco Partners Acquires Macrobond from Nordic Capital

July 10, 2023

Data & Analytics

Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire Macrobond, a Malmö-based provider of macroeconomic and financial data and analytics, from Nordic Capital. Macrobond's founder Tomas Liljeborg will remain CEO and a significant equity holder as the company — which has ~230 employees and serves 800+ organizations worldwide — looks to accelerate product innovation, expand datasets and grow its global presence.

Cook & Boardman Acquires Lanmor Services, Inc.

February 29, 2024

Building Products

The Cook & Boardman Group LLC has acquired Lanmor Services, Inc. and Lanmor Services of Nevada, LLC to expand its commercial access and integrated security capabilities across the Southwest. The deal strengthens Cook & Boardman's geographic footprint and technical service offering under its PE ownership (Platinum Equity; Littlejohn & Co. remains a minority shareholder).

The Cook & Boardman Group Acquires Mullins Building Products, Inc.

October 11, 2024

Building Products

The Cook & Boardman Group LLC has acquired Mullins Building Products, Inc., a Birmingham, Alabama-based commercial door and hardware supplier and installer. Terms were not disclosed; Mullins will continue to operate under its existing name and joins C&B as its ninth acquisition under Platinum Equity’s ownership.