Greene King Acquires Hickory's Smokehouse Restaurant Group

Western's Smokehouse Acquires Thrushwood Farms

January 20, 2020

Food & Beverage

Family-owned Western's Smokehouse of Greentop, Missouri has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Thrushwood Farms of Galesburg, Illinois. Both companies are backed by investor group Charis Consumer Partners; the deal consolidates manufacturing capacity and capabilities (Thrushwood's retail store will close to focus on expansion) and the Hankes family becomes a shareholder in Western's.

MTY Food Group Acquires BBQ Holdings

September 28, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

MTY Food Group Inc. completed its acquisition of BBQ Holdings, Inc. for US$17.25 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about US$200 million (including net debt). BBQ Holdings became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of MTY, and its support center will remain in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

FAT Brands Acquires Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill

September 25, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

FAT Brands Inc. has acquired the Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill restaurant chain from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners for $30 million. The purchase adds 61 corporate Smokey Bones locations across 16 states, is expected to increase adjusted EBITDA by about $10 million, and expands FAT Brands' polished dining portfolio.

Hickory Furniture Collective Acquires Old Hickory Furniture Company

November 17, 2022

Manufacturing

Hickory Furniture Collective has acquired Old Hickory Furniture Company of Shelbyville, Indiana, bringing the historic brand into its family of American-made hickory furniture businesses. The Morrison family sold the business but Old Hickory's president, Bob Morrison, will remain in his role as the company is integrated to expand the buyer's retail and contract market presence while preserving manufacturing in Indiana.

Western Smokehouse Partners Acquires Junior's Smokehouse

February 5, 2026

Food & Beverage

Western Smokehouse Partners, a producer of premium better-for-you meat snacks, acquired Junior's Smokehouse, a Texas-based handcrafted jerky and meat products manufacturer. The deal expands Western’s national footprint and adds manufacturing capacity and product capabilities, with plans to build a second facility near Junior's in El Campo, Texas.

AUA Private Equity Partners Acquires Western Smokehouse Partners

May 17, 2023

Food & Beverage

AUA Private Equity Partners has acquired Western Smokehouse Partners from Charis Consumer Collaborative, marking Charis’ realization of its investment. During Charis’ ownership Western expanded through facility investments and add-on deals (Thrushwood Farms, Prairie Sky Snacks), growing headcount from about 60 to over 400 and operating multiple manufacturing sites out of Galesburg, Illinois.