Freeman Spogli Management Co., L.P. is a private equity firm established in 1983 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in New York, New York. The firm specializes in acquiring middle-market companies, focusing primarily on the consumer sector, including retail, restaurants, direct marketing, e-commerce, and consumer products, as well as the distribution sector, particularly wholesale and business-to-business distribution. Freeman Spogli typically invests between $25 million and $500 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $700 million and EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million. The firm seeks to actively participate in the governance of its portfolio companies by securing board seats and may also pursue add-on acquisition opportunities to enhance its investments. The firm primarily targets companies located in North America, with a strong emphasis on the United States.
NearU is a family of home services companies led by some of the most prominent veterans and visionaries in ther industry. They seek to acquire strong, local HVAC, plumbing, and electrical brands, that serve both the residential and commercial markets. They retain the employees and management teams of the companies they acquire, and provide them with the resources and processes they need to better the lives of their customers, employees, and communities.
EverVet Partners
Private Equity Round in 2022
EverVet Partners specializes in the acquisition and development of independent veterinary hospitals. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was co-founded by Joe Luceri and Len Podolsky in 2020
WhiteWater Express Car Wash
Acquisition in 2021
WhiteWater Express Car Wash has been built on the belief of creating a better, faster, and higher quality car wash at an amazing value. Their mission is to build a chain of exterior express car washes in the local communities of Northwest Houston and beyond.
Brooklinen
Private Equity Round in 2021
Brooklinen Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of luxury bedding and bath products, including sheets, towels, comforters, pillows, and loungewear. Founded in 2014 by Rich and Vicki Fulop, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Brooklinen aims to provide high-quality home essentials at fair prices by eliminating intermediaries and unnecessary costs associated with traditional retail, such as wholesaling and designer licensing fees. The company operates primarily through its e-commerce platform, offering a curated selection of stylish and accessible luxury-grade linens. By focusing on quality and simplicity, Brooklinen seeks to disrupt the conventional bedding industry, making premium products more attainable for consumers.
US Med-Equip
Acquisition in 2020
US Med-Equip, Inc. is a Houston-based company that specializes in the rental, sale, maintenance, and management of movable medical equipment for hospitals across the United States. Founded in 1995, the company offers a wide range of equipment, including anesthesia machines, beds, defibrillators, EKG machines, and respiratory devices, as well as furnishings like bassinets and recliners. US Med-Equip is recognized for its commitment to customer service, providing 24/7 support and personalized attention. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and employs advanced technology for equipment tracking and management, including an online platform called mySMARTS Portal and the STAR Trax Asset Management solution. In addition to rental and sales, US Med-Equip offers services such as biomedical repair, equipment buyouts, and preventative maintenance alerts, ensuring that healthcare providers can effectively manage their medical equipment and enhance patient care.
Galco Industrial Electronics
Acquisition in 2020
Galco Industrial Electronics is a distributor of Industrial and Commercial Electrical and Electronic Control, Automation and Motion Products, Repair and Engineering Services.
Kamps Pallets
Acquisition in 2020
Kamps Pallets is a full service pallet company delivering innovative pallet and packaging solutions to customers nationwide.
Easy Ice
Acquisition in 2020
Easy Ice is the smartest way to get a commercial ice machine. We are the only national company that 100% guarantees you will never run out of ice! NO capital. NO long-term lease. Guaranteed performance or your ice is free. Ice has never been easier!
Five Star Food Service
Acquisition in 2019
Five Star Food Service is a prominent provider of workplace food and beverage solutions in the United States, particularly in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company offers a wide range of services including micro markets, vending machines, office coffee and tea service, kitchen pantry solutions, filtered water services, catering, and fresh food production. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Five Star operates over 500 vending routes, 36 dining facilities, and more than 600 micro-markets. The company also features a HAACP-certified culinary center dedicated to producing high-quality food products. By fostering strong relationships with national manufacturers, Five Star ensures that its customers have access to familiar and reliable products. With a workforce of over 900 employees, the company emphasizes integrity and ethical conduct in all its operations.
Propelled Brands
Venture Round in 2019
Propelled Brands is the corporate umbrella under which service industry franchise brands operate and grow.
CRH Healthcare
Acquisition in 2018
CRH Healthcare, LLC is a leading operator of urgent care centers based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1989. The company acquires and manages various clinics, including Urgent Medcare, Peachtree Immediate Care, and Patients First, which provide comprehensive urgent care, primary care, and occupational health services. CRH Healthcare focuses on delivering accessible and convenient walk-in care for minor emergencies, injuries, and illnesses, catering to the needs of patients across the Atlanta Metro area and surrounding regions. With a commitment to consumer-focused and quality care, the company emphasizes best practices in its operations, ensuring that patients receive treatment from board-certified physicians trained in emergency, family, and internal medicine.
Planet Fitness
Post in 2017
Founded in 1992 in Dover, N.H., Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. With more than 1,000 locations in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the Dominican Republic, Planet Fitness' mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
Cafe Rio
Acquisition in 2017
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill offers an expansive variety of delicious made from scratch menu options. Enjoy fresh mexican food in a fast casual atmosphere.
Batteries Plus
Acquisition in 2016
Batteries Plus manufactures and distributes a range of batteries and bulbs to its clients. The company offers smartphone and tablet repair services to its clients. It manufactures and distributes retail and B2B batteries and lightbulbs. Batteries Plus was founded in 1988 and is based in Puerto Rico.
City Barbeque
Funding Round in 2016
City Barbeque, Inc. operates a chain of fast-casual restaurants across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and North Carolina, specializing in authentic, "smoker-to-table" barbeque. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, the company is committed to quality, smoking all meats on-site and preparing sides from scratch daily. City Barbeque caters to a variety of events, including weddings and corporate gatherings, and also offers online sales of branded merchandise such as T-shirts, hats, sauces, and gift cards. The chain has locations in cities like Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Raleigh/Durham, and various Ohio cities, emphasizing a dedication to barbeque craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
Integrated Supply Network
Acquisition in 2016
Integrated Supply Network was founded in 1984 and is the nation's largest independent automotive tool & equipment specialist serving wholesalers and distributors throughout North America and the United Kingdom. ISN is built on an extraordinary team of people who are dedicated to product and distribution excellence to grow our customers’ business. Delivering breadth of product in 24 hours or less; making the unexpected…expected.
Regent Holding
Private Equity Round in 2015
Regent is a global designer and wholesaler of home décor, home fragrance, and accent products offered through multiple channels.
Green Garden Products
Acquisition in 2015
Green Garden Products is a provider of seed and seed starting products to the North American consumer lawn and garden industry. The company’s 3,500+ SKUs are available at leading retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Arhaus
Private Equity Round in 2014
Arhaus, LLC, also known as Arhaus Furniture, is a lifestyle brand that specializes in manufacturing premium home furnishings. Founded in 1986 and based in Hudson, Ohio, the company provides a diverse range of products, including living, dining, bedroom, and outdoor furniture, along with lighting, bedding, and decor items. Arhaus distinguishes itself by directly designing and sourcing its products from renowned manufacturers and artisans globally, ensuring that its offerings are both sustainably sourced and built to last. The company operates through a combination of retail storefronts and an online platform, allowing customers to access its exclusive assortment of heirloom-quality furnishings.
MicroStar Logistics
Acquisition in 2013
MicroStar Logistics is a manufacturer of beer kegs, also offers repair and maintenance service, and used keg sales and leasing options. The company's dense network of kegs, approaching 5 million kegs nationwide, provides craft brewers of all sizes with the efficiency and flexibility they need to grow. Their Keg Management division leverages two pools of kegs -- KegCraft kegs for midsize brewers and MicroStar-branded kegs for large brewers -- to deliver cost-effective outsourced keg solutions.
First Watch Restaurant Group
Acquisition in 2011
First Watch Restaurants is a daytime dining establishment that focuses on made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The company emphasizes freshness by preparing its menu items from scratch each day, including slicing fruits and vegetables, baking muffins, and preparing French toast batter. First Watch does not utilize heat lamps or deep fryers, ensuring that only high-quality ingredients are used to deliver the best possible taste. Revenue is generated through both restaurant sales and franchise operations, reflecting its successful business model in the casual dining sector.
Boot Barn Holdings
Acquisition in 2011
Boot Barn Holdings Inc operates specialty retail stores. The company sells western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories in the United States. It is a single operating segment, which includes net sales generated from its retail stores and e-commerce websites.
Floor & Decor
Acquisition in 2010
Floor & Decor is a specialty retailer focused on the hard surface flooring market, providing a wide range of products including tile, wood, laminate, and natural stone flooring, along with decorative and installation accessories. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Atlanta, the company aims to offer the broadest in-stock selection at everyday low prices. Floor & Decor serves a diverse customer base that includes professional installers, commercial businesses, and DIY homeowners. By sourcing directly from manufacturers and quarries worldwide, the company can offer high-quality products at competitive prices. Additionally, Floor & Decor emphasizes a local approach, allowing store managers to tailor the shopping experience and product offerings to meet the specific needs of each market. With both physical stores across the United States and an e-commerce platform, Floor & Decor is well-positioned to meet the demands of its customers.
BECO Holding Company
Acquisition in 2010
BHC offers a wide range of value-added distribution and critical fire and life safety management services enabled by proprietary technology tools.
Paradies
Private Equity Round in 2010
Paradies operates more than 550 stores in over 75 airports and hotels across the United States and Canada, serving more than a half-billion customers each year. These stores include original, one-of-a-kind brands unique to individual airports, as well as national brands. Diversity and minority representation is important to us. Our company-wide DBE participation rate is 24 percent. Paradies is the most recognized and acclaimed airport concessionaire. Airport Revenue News (ARN), the industry’s leading publication, has named us the nation’s “Best Airport Retailer” for 20 consecutive years. Additionally, ARN has named us as “Best News & Gift Operator” and “Concessionaire With The Highest Regards for Customer Service." Paradies has also captured scores of other industry honors, including Georgia Trend Magazine’s “Family Business of the Year”, and has been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as an A+ Employer. Our company culture and values distinguish us in the marketplace. We treat our team members, customers and business partners as members of our family, and we pride ourselves on finding ways to exceed expectations on all fronts.
El Pollo Loco Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2007
El Pollo Loco, Inc. is a fast-casual restaurant chain based in Costa Mesa, California, specializing in flame-grilled, citrus-marinated chicken. Founded in 1975, the company operates approximately 480 locations across the United States, primarily in states like California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. El Pollo Loco is known for its commitment to using freshly prepared ingredients and providing a unique dining atmosphere, which has helped it gain popularity as a local brand, particularly in California. The restaurant chain features drive-thru services and offers a menu with various low-priced options. Poultry represents a significant portion of the company's food costs, and El Pollo Loco manages price risks by sourcing from multiple suppliers and utilizing supply contracts that adapt to market conditions.
Savers Value Village
Acquisition in 2006
Savers, along with its subsidiaries, operates a chain of retail thrift stores that primarily offer used merchandise in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It offers apparel for men, women, and kids; shoes, sandals, boots, and tennis shoes; bed and bath products; books; housewares; furniture; authentic vintage finds; collectibles; costumes, accessories, and makeup and home decor products; and much more. Savers, Inc. was formerly known as TVI, Inc. and changed its name to Savers, Inc. in 2000. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Savers, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Evergreen AcqCo 1 LP.
Smile Brands
Acquisition in 2005
Bright Now!(R) Dental Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Monarch Dental Corp., Castle Dental Centers, and Newport Dental Plan, provide business support services to approximately 300 dental offices in 19 states nationwide. Affiliated and staff dentists provide general, cosmetic, and specialty care to more than 2 million patients each year. Bright Now's mission is to manage the time-consuming business functions of running dental practices, in order to free dentists to devote virtually all of their time to caring for patients by delivering quality dental care, superior service, and exceptional value. Bright Now offers dentists and their patients numerous benefits and advantages over traditional dental care models. Bright Now assumes responsibility for business support services such as finance, sales and marketing, information technology, human resources, purchasing, and real estate development, while dentists retain responsibility for all clinical matters. Patients benefit from quality, full-service dental care, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and specialty services such as orthodontics. Extended evening and weekend office hours, convenient locations, affordable prices, and flexible payment plans make quality dental care available to a wide range of patients.
hhgregg
Acquisition in 2005
hhgregg (NYSE: HGG) is a leading specialty retailer of home appliances, TVs and consumer electronics, home entertainment furniture, mattresses, fitness equipment and related services operating under the name h.h.gregg(TM) and Fine Lines(TM). h.h.gregg operates 229 stores in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. hhgregg differentiates from competitors by providing our customers with a consultative and educational purchase experience by employing an extensively trained, commissioned sales force that serves its customers. hhgregg also distinguishes from competitors by offering next-day delivery on many of our products. The superior customer purchase experience has enabled hhgregg to successfully compete against the other leading video and appliance retailers over the course of our 58-year history.
MicroWarehouse
Acquisition in 2002
MicroWarehouse is an online retailer and direct marketer of computer and computer accessories.
WebVision
Series C in 2000
Webvisions provided shared hosting, dedicated server and co-location services to small and midsized businesses throughout Asia.
Miadora
Series C in 2000
Miadora operates an online business to consumer marketplace for the purchase of luxury jewelry and other accessories. Its products include handbags, earrings, watches, and rings. The company provides jewelry in collections such as bridal, diamond, pearl, gemstone, and signature. Miadora was founded by Julie Schwartz in 1999 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Sportsline
Post in 1999
SportsLine.com, Inc. provides multimedia sports news, information, and merchandise on the Internet. It distributes news, scores, player and team statistics, photos, and audio and video clips; produces and offers fantasy league products, contests, and other games; and produces and distributes interactive programming, such as editorials and analyses. The company operates cbs.sportsline.com, nfl.com, pgatour.com, ncaasports.com, and mvp.com Web sites. It also offers its content to wireless users of digital cellular phones, Web enabled cellular phones, and personal digital assistant devices. The company has strategic relationships with Broadcasting, Inc.; Westwood One; the National Football League; the National Collegiate Athletic Association; the PGA TOUR; Amazon.com; and GSI Commerce, Inc. The company was formerly known as SportsLine USA, Inc. and changed its name to Sportsline.com Inc. in November 1999. SportsLine.com was founded in 1994 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As of December 10, 2004, Sportsline.com Inc. operates as a subsidiary of CBS Corporation.
Medical Arts Press
Acquisition in 1999
Medical Arts Press is a prominent direct marketer that specializes in providing printed office products and practice-related supplies to healthcare practices. The company offers a wide range of essential items, including appointment technology, office supplies, furniture, and medical supplies. By focusing on the unique needs of healthcare providers, Medical Arts Press ensures that its products are tailored to enhance the efficiency and functionality of medical practices.
Kroll
Acquisition in 1989
Kroll is a leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions, with a team of over 6,500 professionals worldwide. The company has a nearly 100-year history of delivering expertise in risk management, governance, transactions, and valuation. Kroll offers a range of services including valuation, corporate finance, disputes and investigations, compliance, and regulatory advisory, catering to law firms, government entities, private equity firms, and hedge funds. By leveraging unique insights, data, and technology, Kroll helps clients navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions, ultimately enabling them to maintain a competitive advantage in their respective industries. The firm is committed to partnering with clients and communities, guided by its core values.
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