Northern Shore Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Texas Coffee Partners (7 Brew Franchisee)

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.

Shore Capital Partners Invests in TCG Services

March 1, 2025

Industrial Services

Shore Capital Partners has formed a partnership with TCG Services, an asset-light facility management provider headquartered in El Dorado, Kansas. Shore will support TCG with investments in team, technology and infrastructure and pursue organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions to scale the business.

Beach Point Capital Acquires Metro Franchising from Quilvest Capital Partners

September 25, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Beach Point Capital Management LP has completed an investment to acquire a majority stake in Metro Franchising, the largest Dunkin' franchisee in the New York City metro region with 105 units, from Quilvest Capital Partners. Quilvest exits after growing Metro from 44 to 105 units; Beach Point's capital will support Metro's next phase of growth under new ownership.

Braemont Capital Invests in Royal Cup Coffee & Tea

December 3, 2025

Food & Beverage

Dallas-based Braemont Capital has made a strategic growth investment in Royal Cup Coffee & Tea, a nearly 130-year-old Birmingham roaster and distributor. The partnership will provide capital and operational support to expand Royal Cup's roasting and distribution capabilities and strengthen its presence across hospitality, foodservice, healthcare and convenience channels.

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.

Different Hospitality Acquires Boomtown Coffee

February 10, 2026

Restaurants & Hospitality

Different Hospitality, a newly formed Houston hospitality group founded by Charlie McIntyre, has acquired local specialty roaster Boomtown Coffee. The deal, brokered by Transworld Business Advisors of South & West Texas, was described as values-aligned with terms undisclosed and aims to preserve Boomtown's brand, leadership and existing cafes while providing operational support and long-term stability.