Truitt Enterprises (Hootin Holler) Sold to Private Investor
February 1, 2022
Truitt Enterprises, Inc. (dba Hootin Holler), a Gun Barrel City, Texas liquor, beer, wine and convenience store, was sold in a majority transaction to a private investor that closed on February 1, 2022. The deal, advised by Generational Equity, represents an ownership succession for the Truitt family and aims to continue the company’s legacy serving retail customers and wholesale accounts such as local bars and restaurants.
- Buyers
- Private Investor
- Targets
- Truitt Enterprises, Inc. (dba Hootin Holler)
- Sellers
- Truitt family (owners of Truitt Enterprises)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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