Chin Family (Management) Buys Organika Health Products from BRS & Co.

Legacy Brands International Acquires BRIX Holdings

July 22, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Legacy Brands International, an investment group managed by multi-unit Friendly's franchisee Amol Kohli, has acquired BRIX Holdings, the Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company that owns Friendly's, Clean Juice, Orange Leaf, Red Mango, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, Souper Salad and Humble Donut Co. BRIX will remain headquartered in Dallas under CEO Sherif Mityas, with Kohli serving as Chairman and a focus on organic growth, geographic expansion (including targeted growth in Georgia, the Carolinas and Texas) and pursuing additional brand acquisitions.

Borgman Capital Acquires Buck Bone Organics

April 25, 2024

Consumer Products

Private equity firm Borgman Capital has acquired Buck Bone Organics, a Bozeman, Montana-based maker of 100% natural antler chews, treats and toys for dogs. Terms were not disclosed; Borgman will partner with founders Jackie, Mark and Shane Steigleman to support the company's next phase of growth with senior financing provided by Highland Bank.

Groupe Berkem Acquires i.Bioceuticals from International Nutrition Company (INC)

February 16, 2023

Food & Beverage

Groupe Berkem has acquired i.Bioceuticals, the exclusive North American distributor of OPC and pine bark extracts from Dutch supplier International Nutrition Company (INC). The cash transaction transfers i.Bioceuticals' Massachusetts-based team to Groupe Berkem as the Group expands its bio-based health, beauty and nutraceutical offering and strengthens its footprint in North America.

Bonne Santé Group Acquires Doctors Scientific Organica (Smart for Life)

July 27, 2021

Food & Beverage

Bonne Santé Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of Doctors Scientific Organica, LLC — the maker of the Smart for Life meal‑replacement and supplement brand — and concurrently closed $11 million of equity and debt financing. The purchase adds an FDA‑registered 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and established retail distribution (including Costco and Walmart) to Bonne Santé's buy‑and‑build nutraceutical platform.

GrubMarket Acquires Boston Organics

April 1, 2020

Food & Beverage

GrubMarket has acquired Boston Organics, a Charlestown, Massachusetts-based farm-to-table online grocery delivery service. The deal gives GrubMarket its first East Coast presence while Boston Organics will continue operating from its headquarters under current leadership and gain access to GrubMarket's software and e-commerce capabilities.

BRS & Co. Invests in Organika Health Products Inc.

March 1, 2019

Consumer Products

New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. has made an investment in Organika Health Products Inc., a Vancouver-based Canadian manufacturer of nutritional supplements. Financial terms were not disclosed; the investment is intended to support Organika's next stage of growth and product expansion in fast-growing supplement categories.