When a business owner is pursuing a sale, there are many elements out of his or her control. Going to market with credible and reliable financials doesn’t have to be one of them. Often a seller chooses to not have a sell side quality of earnings report prepared to save money, only to have it …
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Food & Beverage 3Q 2023 Report
The robust M&A markets of 2021 and 2022 lost their momentum as concerns over an impending recession and rising interest rates caused a shrink in the pool of companies available for sale and a decline in buyer demand. Despite these challenges, strategic and financial buyers still possessed substantial capital to invest, leading to a consistent …
Why Buyers Are Willing to Pay Up for A Restaurant Brand
The current market creates an interesting dynamic when it comes to restaurant brand owners and how they view selling. Many owners are bearish when discussing a capital related transaction, be it a capital raise, selling a minority stake, or selling their beloved brand creation. More than likely, these restaurant owners have had knowledgeable advisors, but …
FOCUS Investment Banking Welcomes New Managing Directors, Expanding Southeast and Midwest Presence
Trends and Takeaways from the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show
Healthy snacks with a twist, flavors from all corners of the world, and the merging of luxury and convenience were all on the menu at the Summer Fancy Food Show. As one of the largest specialty food industry events in North America, the event showcased thousands of new products from global and domestic companies aiming …
Food & Beverage 2Q 2023 Report
While the M&A environment remains challenging for companies across industries, the Food and Beverage sector is marked by its resilience and appetite for growth opportunities. The F&B space continues to grapple with impacts from increasing costs, market uncertainty, and rising interest rates, yet M&A activity persists and significant deals have closed in recent months. Read …
FOCUS Investment Banking Named #1 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor In Q2 2023
Washington, DC, (July 27, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, is thrilled to announce its exceptional achievement of being named #1 on Axial’s second quarter 2023 lower middle market investment bank league table. This prestigious recognition comes as a testament …
In a Challenging Environment, Seize Opportunities to Grow
As economic headwinds continue to squeeze the food & beverage industry, business owners may feel inclined to hit pause on growth and maintain the status quo. However, owners that approach challenging market conditions as an opportunity to grow can reap the rewards, including increasing topline growth and margins. If an exit strategy is part of …
How ESG Creates Value for Food and Beverage Companies
Pricing: The #1 Tool in a Business’ Tool Box
