Goode Partners

Goode Partners, established in 2005, is a New York-based private equity firm that focuses on investing in mid-market companies within the consumer sector. Its investment strategy primarily targets consumer brands and services, retail, restaurants, and direct marketing/selling businesses in the United States.

Bob Hamilton

Associate

Keith Miller

Partner

Paula Semelmacher

CFO

Adrian Szumilo

Associate

27 past transactions

ReadyWise

Acquisition in 2022
ReadyWise LLC, established in 2008 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of freeze-dried and dehydrated foods. Their product range caters to various occasions such as emergency preparedness, everyday consumption, and outdoor activities. They offer a diverse selection including center-of-the-plate entrees, breakfasts, desserts, and drinks, featuring meat, fish, poultry, or vegetables. ReadyWise aims to provide dependable, simple, and affordable food solutions for its customers.

Strong Roots

Series A in 2019
Strong Roots is a producer of plant-based snacks that specializes in frozen vegan foods aimed at health-conscious consumers. The company focuses on creating tasty and honest recipes using ingredients that are free from animal products, genetically modified organisms, and artificial colors or flavors. By offering a healthier alternative to traditional fast food, Strong Roots positions itself as a brand that emphasizes quality and transparency in its offerings, appealing to those seeking nutritious options in the frozen food sector.

Marolina Outdoor

Private Equity Round in 2018
Marolina Outdoor, Inc. is a manufacturer of performance apparel specializing in the fishing and hunting industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, the company designs and markets two primary brands: Huk and Nomad. Marolina Outdoor's product offerings include technical shirts, jackets, footwear, and various accessories, all aimed at meeting the specific needs of outdoor enthusiasts. With a strong emphasis on quality and performance, the company leverages its expertise to deliver apparel that enhances the outdoor experience for its customers.

Nomad Outdoor

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nomad Outdoor provides hunting apparels.

Huk Gear

Private Equity Round in 2018
Huk Gear offers most innovative performance fishing apparel and clothing.

Stonefire Grill

Acquisition in 2016
Stonefire Grill, Inc. is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2000 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California. Co-founded by Mary Harrigan and Kaduri Shemtov, the company has established itself as a key player in the Southern California dining market. Stonefire Grill offers a diverse, value-oriented menu that includes a variety of options such as pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches, beverages, alcohol, and desserts. The restaurant emphasizes homemade-style recipes made from fresh ingredients and provides a unique blend of dining experiences through its eight locations, which cater to dine-in, take-out, and catering needs. The company is focused on growth and expanding its brand presence while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Forman Mills

Acquisition in 2016
Forman Mills, Inc. is a retail chain specializing in off-price apparel, providing a wide selection of clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Established in 1977, the company has expanded from its origins in flea markets to operate numerous large-format stores across several states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, and New York. Forman Mills offers a diverse range of products, including dresses, shirts, jeans, athletic apparel, and footwear, as well as various household items and accessories. This focus on affordability allows the company to cater to budget-conscious consumers while maintaining a commitment to trendy styles. With its foundation rooted in providing quality merchandise at competitive prices, Forman Mills has evolved into a prominent player in the off-price retail market. The company's headquarters is located in Pennsauken, New Jersey, and it operates numerous locations across multiple states, serving a wide array of communities.

Stonefire Grill

Private Equity Round in 2016
Stonefire Grill, Inc. is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2000 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California. Co-founded by Mary Harrigan and Kaduri Shemtov, the company has established itself as a key player in the Southern California dining market. Stonefire Grill offers a diverse, value-oriented menu that includes a variety of options such as pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches, beverages, alcohol, and desserts. The restaurant emphasizes homemade-style recipes made from fresh ingredients and provides a unique blend of dining experiences through its eight locations, which cater to dine-in, take-out, and catering needs. The company is focused on growth and expanding its brand presence while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Silver Diner

Private Equity Round in 2016
Silver Diner Inc. is a regional restaurant company based in Rockville, Maryland, operating diners in New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. Founded in 1989, the company offers a diverse menu that includes starters, salads, soups, breakfast items, burgers, sandwiches, dinners, a kids' menu, beverages, and desserts, including milkshakes. Silver Diner focuses on providing a customizable, chef-driven menu that caters to contemporary dining preferences while maintaining the classic American diner experience. The company emphasizes a farm-to-table approach, ensuring quality and freshness in its offerings.

Incipio

Private Equity Round in 2016
Incipio is a prominent designer and manufacturer of mobile device accessories based in Southern California, established in 1999. The company is recognized for its innovative and original designs, focusing on protective solutions for smartphones and other mobile devices. Incipio specializes in a wide range of products, including protective cases, charging bases, charging cables, USB cables, and stereo earbuds, which are available under both licensed and company-owned brands. Its products are sold globally through leading consumer and electronics retailers, mobile retailers, and the company's website. Incipio is committed to enhancing consumers' digital lifestyles while ensuring the active protection of their technology.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters

Private Equity Round in 2014
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is a coffee roasting company that specializes in providing high-quality coffee and snacks. It offers a diverse selection of signature blends and exceptional single-origin coffees, all crafted from arabica beans that are custom roasted in small batches. The company serves a variety of clients, including cafés, hotels, restaurants, and retailers, and operates a chain of branded cafés. In addition to coffee, La Colombe provides a range of treats such as sandwiches, donuts, and confectioneries, ensuring that customers have access to fresh and affordable refreshments across multiple channels, including retail and direct-to-consumer sales.

Supreme

Private Equity Round in 2014
Supreme, established in 1994 in New York City, is a prominent brand that designs and retails skateboarding products and youth apparel. The company specializes in a range of items, including clothing, accessories, and skateboards, catering to youth culture, particularly within the skateboarding, hip hop, and punk rock scenes. Supreme's products are known for their limited-edition releases, which create a strong demand in both retail and secondary markets. The brand's unique store layout is designed to accommodate skaters, allowing them to feel comfortable while shopping. Supreme operates through various locations, including offices in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Osaka, and also sells its products online, reaching a global audience. As of December 2020, Supreme has been a subsidiary of V.F. Corporation.

Braven

Private Equity Round in 2014
Braven is a designer and manufacturer of premium audio products, specializing in Bluetooth speakers and accessories tailored for mobile consumers. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on delivering high-quality audio experiences through innovative technology and appealing designs. Braven's product lineup includes waterproof speakers, headphones, and app-driven smart battery-powered audio devices, catering to outdoor adventurers and audio enthusiasts alike. With a commitment to audio quality, ease of use, and superior features, Braven has established itself as a significant player in the portable speaker market.

Chuy's Holdings

Post in 2013
Chuy's Holdings, Inc. is a restaurant company headquartered in Austin, Texas, that owns and operates full-service restaurants under the Chuy's brand across 19 states, primarily in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. Founded in 1982, Chuy's specializes in authentic, freshly prepared Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, featuring a diverse menu that includes enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, and burritos, alongside a selection of appetizers, soups, and salads. Each dish is made to order using high-quality ingredients, reflecting family recipes from South Texas, New Mexico, and Mexican border towns. Chuy's restaurants are characterized by a fun, friendly dining atmosphere and distinctive, eclectic decor, and they include a full-service bar that offers a variety of beverage options. As of December 30, 2019, the company operated 100 restaurants.

Sneaker Villa

Acquisition in 2013
Sneaker Villa is an urban lifestyle retailer with over 120 stores across 10 states. The company aims to provide a vibrant shopping experience for its customers, focusing on enhancing the retail landscape in urban neighborhoods. Through its commitment to customer engagement and community impact, Sneaker Villa seeks to redefine the shopping experience in these areas.

Dave’s Killer Bread

Acquisition in 2012
Dave's Killer Bread, founded in 2005 and based in Milwaukie, Oregon, specializes in producing and distributing a variety of organic breads, including whole wheat, sprouted whole grains, and seeded honey wheat. The company emphasizes nutritious and vegan ingredients in its products, which also include bars and snack bites. Dave's Killer Bread sells its offerings online and through its bakery in Milwaukie, as well as through numerous retail outlets across the United States and Canada. Known for its commitment to quality and family values, the company operates as a subsidiary of Flowers Foods, Inc.

Sneaker Villa

Private Equity Round in 2012
Sneaker Villa is an urban lifestyle retailer with over 120 stores across 10 states. The company aims to provide a vibrant shopping experience for its customers, focusing on enhancing the retail landscape in urban neighborhoods. Through its commitment to customer engagement and community impact, Sneaker Villa seeks to redefine the shopping experience in these areas.

Dave’s Killer Bread

Private Equity Round in 2012
Dave's Killer Bread, founded in 2005 and based in Milwaukie, Oregon, specializes in producing and distributing a variety of organic breads, including whole wheat, sprouted whole grains, and seeded honey wheat. The company emphasizes nutritious and vegan ingredients in its products, which also include bars and snack bites. Dave's Killer Bread sells its offerings online and through its bakery in Milwaukie, as well as through numerous retail outlets across the United States and Canada. Known for its commitment to quality and family values, the company operates as a subsidiary of Flowers Foods, Inc.

Lacrosse Unlimited

Private Equity Round in 2012
Lacrosse Unlimited is a retailer specializing in lacrosse sports equipment, catering to men, women, and youth. The company operates a chain of retail stores and provides a wide range of products including lacrosse sticks, shafts, protective gear, apparel, footwear, and various training accessories. Additionally, customers can purchase items such as balls, goal nets, training sticks, and gift cards directly through their online platform. With a focus on serving the lacrosse community, Lacrosse Unlimited offers a comprehensive selection of goods to meet the needs of players and enthusiasts at all levels.

Skullcandy

Private Equity Round in 2008
Skullcandy Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of audio and gaming products, widely recognized for its headphones and earbuds under the Skullcandy and Astro Gaming brands. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Park City, Utah. It offers a diverse range of products, including wired and wireless headphones, earbuds, gaming headsets, speakers, and various audio accessories, such as power banks and charging pads. Skullcandy emphasizes innovative design and vibrant aesthetics to appeal to a youthful audience, often reflecting the intersection of music, fashion, and action sports lifestyles. The brand has established a significant presence in the market by selling its products through various retail channels, including specialty and consumer electronics stores, sporting goods outlets, and online platforms. The company's distribution strategy includes partnerships with influential retailers focused on youth culture, solidifying its reputation in both the audio accessories segment and the action sports community. Skullcandy products are available in the United States and more than 70 countries worldwide.

BOWLMOR LANES

Private Equity Round in 2008
Bowlmor Holdings LLC operates a chain of entertainment venues known as Bowlmor Lanes, primarily located in New York, California, Florida, Maryland, Georgia, and Texas. The venues feature a variety of amenities, including bowling lanes, mini golf courses, bocce courts, boardwalk games, and arcades, as well as nightlife options. Additionally, Bowlmor Lanes has restaurants that serve a menu of burgers, snacks, sliders, desserts, and cocktails. The company caters to a wide range of events, such as adult and children's parties, anniversaries, fundraisers, corporate gatherings, and holiday celebrations. Originally founded in 1938 and based in New York, Bowlmor Holdings LLC was previously known as Strike Holdings, LLC.

Rosa Mexicano

Venture Round in 2008
Rosa Mexicano is an upscale restaurant chain specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine. Renowned for its use of high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, the restaurant serves a diverse menu that showcases regional Mexican recipes in a modern and elegant dining setting. In addition to its gourmet food offerings, which include wine, salsas, and tortilla chips, Rosa Mexicano provides catering services, allowing customers to experience its culinary excellence in various settings. The restaurant has garnered critical acclaim and has been recognized as one of the top dining establishments in New York.

Intermix

Private Equity Round in 2007
Intermix is a multi-brand fashion retailer that specializes in women's ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, and cosmetics. With over 30 boutiques across the United States and Canada, as well as an online presence, Intermix offers a carefully curated selection of on-trend styles from both emerging and established designers. The company emphasizes a personalized shopping experience, providing customers with individualized attention through personal stylists who help celebrate and enhance each customer’s unique sense of style. Intermix focuses on delivering sought-after fashion trends while ensuring that its offerings resonate with the personal preferences of its clientele.

Chuy's Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2006
Chuy's Holdings, Inc. is a restaurant company headquartered in Austin, Texas, that owns and operates full-service restaurants under the Chuy's brand across 19 states, primarily in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. Founded in 1982, Chuy's specializes in authentic, freshly prepared Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, featuring a diverse menu that includes enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, and burritos, alongside a selection of appetizers, soups, and salads. Each dish is made to order using high-quality ingredients, reflecting family recipes from South Texas, New Mexico, and Mexican border towns. Chuy's restaurants are characterized by a fun, friendly dining atmosphere and distinctive, eclectic decor, and they include a full-service bar that offers a variety of beverage options. As of December 30, 2019, the company operated 100 restaurants.

Luxury Optical Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2006
Luxury Optical Holdings, Inc. is a luxury eyewear retailer that operates specialty boutiques across various states in the United States, including North Carolina, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company specializes in offering a diverse selection of optical frames and sunglasses from renowned luxury brands. In addition to its product offerings, Luxury Optical Holdings provides customer services and consultations for eyewear and lenses, ensuring a tailored shopping experience for its clientele. The company also features unique products such as handcrafted buffalo horn eyeglass frames, reflecting its commitment to high-quality and distinctive eyewear.
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