In September 2024, Metro Franchising (“Metro” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Quilvest Capital Partners (“Quilvest”), closed on its transaction with Beach Point Capital Management LP (“Beach Point”).
The Consumer & Restaurant Investment Banking practice of Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps, LLC) served as the exclusive financial advisor to Metro and Quilvest in connection with the transaction.
“The Kroll team’s industry experience and vast network uncovered many potential new partners for Metro, driving a terrific outcome for all shareholders and positioning the Company for continued growth and success.”
Stuart Cohen, Metro Franchising CEO
About Metro Franchising
Metro Franchising, founded in 1998, is one of the largest franchisees in the Dunkin’ system and the largest Dunkin’ franchisee in the New York City metro region. Dunkin’ franchisees operate in the quick service restaurant segment providing coffee, donuts, baked goods and other snacks.
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. served as legal counsel to Metro and Quilvest in connection with the transaction.
About Beach Point
Beach Point is a multi-strategy investment manager making private equity, credit, real estate and structured product investments. As of June 30, 2024, Beach Point manages approximately $17 billion in AUM on behalf of a predominantly institutional client base. Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Beach Point also has offices in New York, London and Dublin.
About Quilvest Capital Partners
Quilvest Capital Partners is a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on the mid-market. They operate four investment strategies: Buyout, Primaries, Co-Investments and Secondaries, Private Credit and Real Estate.
As one of the earliest pioneers in the alternative investment industry, they pride themselves on their rich and extensive history, with decades of experience deploying capital across multiple business cycles and environments. They are trusted to manage over $7 billion AUM for a prestigious base of global investors, including leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies and family offices. Their heritage dates back more than a century to 1917, managing the wealth of our founding shareholder, the Bemberg family, which they continue to do today.
