Securing a “Needle in a Haystack" Buyer for a Restaurant Business

Kroll's Investment Banking practice has an unrivaled track record in leading successful restaurant deals. Our global expertise combined with deep industry knowledge allows Kroll to deliver creative solutions for any M&A situation.

This creativity was put to the test when a client presented Kroll with a unique challenge: finding a buyer for an asset with two clients 1) a private equity firm selling a business and 2) a management team sharing in the proceeds only if the business sold at a premium price.

The two clients were not necessarily aligned. The management team would not participate in the proceeds unless Kroll achieved a fairly high valuation for the business. Against this backdrop, Kroll’s Investment Banking team went to work.

Kroll was the only advisor able to identify a suitor willing to pay a significantly higher premium. Thanks to this creative approach, Kroll secured a sale price high enough to ensure both clients shared in the proceeds.

Ultimately, this deal demonstrated the remarkable power of Kroll’s global relationships and deep access to the universe of PE buyers and trade buyers in the restaurant space. As a result, Kroll can deliver relationships and global perspectives that many of our competitors cannot.

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