Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 31, 2024

Food & Beverage sector experienced subdued dealmaking activity in 2023. Market-wide deal volume declined due to a scarcity of both buyers and sellers, coupled with fluctuating valuations amid prevailing economic uncertainties. The post Food & Beverage 4Q 2023 Report appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 20, 2024

2Q 2024 M&A Report : The second quarter brought a slight uptick in Food & Beverage deal volume, offering a positive signal as M&A markets recover from the declines observed in 2023. In the middle market, average purchase price multiples on completed deals in the second quarter reached 7.4x

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 1, 2024

A leading provider of commercial food-service furniture solutions initiates sell-side engagement managed by Sun Acquisitions. Established in 1984 and under current ownership since 2014, they have been a cornerstone in the commercial furniture market.

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 18, 2024

Kevin is an expert in the food/food distribution sector with deep relationships in the industry that create successful outcomes for our clients, stated Domenic Rinaldi, managing partner of Sun Acquisitions”. This collaboration enables the client to concentrate on its core operations while seamlessly navigating the sale process.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As the food service industry continues to attract strong investment activity, there are a number of opportunities available to owners considering buying, growing, or selling a restaurant or chain of restaurants. The methodology shared here is to help restaurant owners better understand how investors typically arrive at a valuation.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, in the lower middle market (company value from $10mm-$250mm), most business owners do not get an audit prepared because of cost. If an issue surfaces, the seller can take time to correct the problem before going to market, or at least disclose it during due diligence. What is a Quality of Earnings?

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 3, 2024

The deal enables Main Squeeze to enter new markets and accelerate growth, which is particularly timely given the growing consumer demand for better-for-you options at fast-casual concepts. While the uptick in M&A activity was a positive for 2023, some deals reflected adjusted expectations from sellers on valuations.

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