Orangewood Partners Makes Additional Investment in Motley 7 Brew

Blackstone Growth Makes Growth Investment in 7 Brew Coffee

February 14, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Blackstone Growth (Blackstone) has made a growth equity investment in 7 Brew Coffee to accelerate the drive-thru beverage chain's U.S. expansion. Jimmy John Liautaud is identified as a selling shareholder; terms were not disclosed.

Orangewood Partners Acquires Pacific Bells

November 11, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Orangewood Partners has acquired Pacific Bells, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees in the U.S., from Partners Group. Pacific Bells’ founder and CEO Tom Cook and the management team will retain a significant minority stake and continue to operate the business as Orangewood supports further expansion across existing and new markets.

Charger Investment Partners Makes Growth Investment in Beans & Brews Coffeehouse

January 20, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Charger Investment Partners completed a growth investment in B&B Coffeehouse (dba Beans & Brews) on December 31, 2020, partnering with founders Jeff and Kevin Laramie. The capital will support the Salt Lake City–founded coffeehouse and franchisor, which operates company-owned and franchise locations and wholesales roasted coffee across the Western United States.

Orangewood Partners Sells Kentucky-Based Taco Bell Franchisee ABTB

February 1, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Orangewood Partners announced the divestiture of its Kentucky-based Taco Bell franchisee, ABTB. Financial terms were not disclosed; ABTB was formed in 2018 in partnership with Southpaw and grew to operate ~39 Taco Bell locations in the Greater Louisville, Kentucky market before the exit.

Tacala Acquires Nine 7 Brew Cafes from Brew Team TN

September 18, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Birmingham-based Tacala acquired nine 7 Brew drive-thru cafes from Brew Team TN in Tennessee, increasing its 7 Brew portfolio to 31 locations. Tacala, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners and the largest Taco Bell franchisee in the U.S., continues to expand its quick-service footprint while focusing on managing its Taco Bell and 7 Brew businesses.

Yellow Point Equity Partners Invests in Phillips Brewing

January 1, 2023

Food & Beverage

Yellow Point Equity Partners (Fund V) has closed an investment in Phillips Brewing Limited Partnership, providing growth capital and enabling broad employee ownership alongside founder Matt Phillips. The deal will support Phillips' expansion of its craft beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio while preserving founder involvement and local operations in Victoria, British Columbia.