Northern Shore Capital Majority Stakes Texas Coffee Partners (7 Brew Franchisee)

Saothair Capital Partners Acquires CCR American Holdings (FIFCO USA) and Renames It North American Breweries

September 3, 2026

Food & Beverage

Saothair Capital Partners completed the acquisition of CCR American Holdings, Inc. (FIFCO USA) from Distribuidora La Florida, S.A., a subsidiary of Heineken N.V., through a newly formed affiliate. Following the deal, the business will return to the name North American Breweries (NAB) and appoint Peter Bodenham as CEO.

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.

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.

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.

Westrock Coffee Acquires S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corporation

January 31, 2020

Food & Beverage

Westrock Coffee Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire North Carolina-based S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corporation. BBH Capital Partners will provide acquisition capital alongside Westrock's existing investors, including The Stephens Group, and the combined business — which will employ approximately 1,700 people globally — will create a leading integrated coffee, tea, and extract supplier; S&D President and CEO Ron Hinson will remain with the combined organization as Chairman Emeritus.

Cott Corporation Acquires S&D Coffee, Inc.

April 8, 2016

Food & Beverage

Cott Corporation acquired Concord, North Carolina-based S&D Coffee, Inc., with the deal closing on August 11, 2016. S&D will operate as a subsidiary under the S&D Coffee & Tea name with Ron Hinson remaining as President and CEO; the acquisition provides Cott expanded beverage manufacturing, supply chain and distribution capabilities in the foodservice channel.