BRS & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners Acquire 2nd Ave Value Stores

Blackstreet Capital Affiliate Acquires Red Apple Stores Inc.

May 6, 2021

Retail

An affiliate of Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC has acquired Red Apple Stores Inc., the operator of 142 small‑town general merchandise stores under the Red Apple and The Bargain! Shop banners. Blackstreet said it will partner with Red Apple management to support growth, open new stores, and provide operational support through key hires.

CapVest Acquires Second Nature Brands from Palladium Equity Partners

April 26, 2022

Food & Beverage

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP have closed the acquisition of Second Nature Brands, a Michigan-based creator of premium snacks and treats (Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates), from affiliates of Palladium Equity Partners. CapVest said it will support the company's next phase of growth through product innovation, category leadership and scaling the platform organically and via strategic acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.

BRS & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners (with Doug Thompson) Acquire Tumble 22

October 25, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

BRS & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners, together with former Texas Roadhouse COO Doug Thompson, have acquired Tumble 22 Holdings, LLC, a Texas-based, bar-centric hot chicken restaurant concept with five locations. Founders Guy Villavaso and Larry Foles (Guy + Larry Restaurants) will retain an ownership stake, and the new partners plan to provide capital and operating expertise to accelerate geographic expansion and growth.

BRS & Co. Invests in Canada Pooch Ltd.

April 17, 2019

Consumer Products

New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. has made an investment in Canada Pooch Ltd., a Toronto-based designer and manufacturer of premium pet apparel and accessories. The deal terms were not disclosed; BRS said the partnership will support expansion and penetration of the Canada Pooch brand through retail and online channels.

Brightmore Brands (Beach Point) Acquires Texas Thrift from Brook Valley Management

September 12, 2024

Retail

Brightmore Brands, a portfolio company of Beach Point Capital Management, has acquired Texas Thrift, a portfolio of 17 thrift stores, from Brook Valley Management. The add-on expands Brightmore's footprint into Texas and makes the combined company the largest privately held, for-profit thrift chain in North America.

TZP Group and Nuveen Lead Recapitalization of America's Thrift Stores

February 15, 2022

Retail

TZP Group led a majority recapitalization of America's Thrift Stores, partnering with Nuveen Global Impact Fund and the company's existing management team to support growth. The investment will fund expansion of retail and e-commerce operations, growth of the donation network, and further the company's role in the circular economy.