Maple Park Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Rita's Italian Ice from Argosy Private Equity

Private Investor Acquires Pizza Rita, Inc.

March 14, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Pizza Rita, Inc., a three-unit pizza restaurant operator based in Spokane, Washington, was sold to a private investor in a transaction that closed on March 14, 2022. Generational Equity advised Pizza Rita on the sale; the buyer is described as a seasoned pizza-industry executive who will lead the business forward.

Altamont Capital Partners Invests in Mini Melts USA

January 9, 2024

Food & Beverage

Altamont Capital Partners has made a growth capital investment in Mini Melts USA, partnering with founder and CEO Dan Kilcoyne, who remains a major investor and will continue to lead the company. The funding will support expansion of Mini Melts' distribution footprint and manufacturing capabilities as the frozen-novelty brand scales nationally.

Fort Point Capital Acquires Ice House America from Ulysses Management

January 23, 2024

Manufacturing

Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired Ice House America, LLC, the largest automated retail ice and water platform in the United States, from existing investor Ulysses Management LLC. Fort Point plans to support IHA's growth by expanding the company-owned fleet, broadening sales capabilities, and investing in aftermarket and software capabilities; Ulysses will remain a minority investor and Barings provided debt financing.

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Controlling Interest in Mr. Splash Car Wash

January 9, 2025

Consumer Products

Argosy Private Equity acquired a controlling interest in Mr. Splash Car Wash, a 6-site express car wash chain in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin area, with two additional development sites planned by the end of 2025. Argosy will partner with co-owners Jeff Joos and Tony Ruiz (who will remain significant owners) to professionalize operations, pursue acquisitions and new site development, and grow membership-driven revenues.

GlacierPoint Enterprises Acquires Marina Ice Cream Corp.

August 11, 2022

Food & Beverage

GlacierPoint Enterprises, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, has acquired Marina Ice Cream Corp., a direct store delivery (DSD) distributor of ice cream and frozen products in the New York Metro area. The deal adds Marina's product portfolio and customer relationships to the GlacierPoint platform, expanding its New York footprint and DSD capabilities as an add-on to the existing platform.

Brynwood Partners Acquires Miracapo Pizza Company

September 3, 2024

Food & Beverage

Brynwood Partners IX L.P. has acquired Miracapo Pizza Company LLC from an affiliate of CC Industries, Inc. The deal includes Miracapo’s three Chicagoland manufacturing facilities and approximately 385 employees; terms were not disclosed. Brynwood said the acquisition expands its pizza manufacturing footprint and commercial capabilities in the private-label and frozen pizza retail channel.