Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a private investment firm on a mission to create long-term partnerships with quality franchisee operators across five verticals (restaurants, auto dealerships, beverage distribution, heavy equipment and general business and consumer services), announced five additions to its team. Kevin Burke, Doug Hoerr, Matt Hughes, Malcolm Rhodes and Brandon Emmerich have joined following […]

Authentic Restaurant Brands (“ARB”), a portfolio company of Garnett Station Partners, LLC (“Garnett Station” or “GSP”), a New York-based principal investment firm, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Fiesta” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical restaurant brand. “Our distinct vision for Pollo Tropical […]

Edward Don & Company (“DON”), a leading distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies since 1921, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Sysco Corporation. This partnership  will allow DON to enhance its product offerings, expand strategic capabilities and  provide even greater value to our customers while creating new and […]