Orangewood Partners (“Orangewood”), a private investment firm focused on being a strategic long-term partner to founders and management teams, announced it has completed an additional investment in Motley 7 Brew (“M7B” or the “Company”), a leading 7 Brew franchisee and member of the Anchor Point Management Group family of companies. 7 Brew Coffee is a rapidly growing drive-thru beverage chain offering a diverse menu of specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and energy drinks, all served with a focus on speed, quality, and cultivating kindness. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The Company intends to use proceeds from Orangewood’s latest investment and partnership to accelerate its growth across current and new markets.
Founded in 2022 by Orangewood and Anchor Point Management Group, M7B has become one of the largest franchisees of 7 Brew since inception, operating stands in Ohio, Georgia, and Texas across six distinct metropolitan areas. M7B is led by Tom Cook and Rick Nader and has developed a reputation as an efficient and customer-friendly provider of beverages that is redefining the drive-thru experience.
Rick Nader, President of M7B, said, “Our continued partnership with Orangewood and Anchor Point marks an exciting chapter in our Company’s growth journey and reflects the strength and position of our business within the 7 Brew ecosystem. We look forward to further benefitting from Orangewood’s deep franchise expertise and the support of 7 Brew corporate as we execute on our mission of providing industry-leading service and exceeding customer expectations.”
Tom Cook, CEO of Anchor Point Management Group and Co-Founder of M7B, said, “Our partnership with Orangewood and 7 Brew builds on Anchor Point’s strategic, value-add capabilities. M7B is a prime example of our mission in action, empowering our brand teams to thrive in the communities they serve and achieve industry-leading growth.”
Alan and Neil Goldfarb, Managing Partners of Orangewood, added, “The driver of our investment thesis in franchising is finding strategic partnerships with fantastic people and strong businesses where we can use our proven approach to create value for all stakeholders. M7B exemplifies the principles that have guided our longstanding franchise investment philosophy, and we are excited to continue supporting Tom, Rick, and the M7B team alongside 7 Brew Corporate and Blackstone, a sponsor of 7 Brew.”
