Kenex Holdings Acquires Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts
January 9, 2017
Chicago-based investment firm Kenex Holdings has acquired Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts, the Aiea, Hawaii–based maker of premium mochi ice cream. Founder Keith Robbins will remain a significant investor while Kenex appoints Rick Schaffer as CEO to lead the next phase of growth and a leadership transition.
- Buyers
- Kenex Holdings
- Targets
- Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts
- Sellers
- Keith Robbins
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Hawaii, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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