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LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2017 -- Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that is has completed the sale of FSC Franchise Co., LLC (“FSC” or the “Company”).
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, FSC is an industry leading franchisor of restaurants and bars in the United States. FSC’s portfolio includes Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, a family sports restaurant offering high quality food in a comfortable and friendly environment, and The Brass Tap, a specialty craft beer-focused bar featuring over 300 varieties of beers.
Lauren Leichtman, CEO of LLCP, said, “The FSC investment has been a tremendous success for LLCP and for the Company’s management team, who have worked tirelessly to build the business over the course of our partnership. FSC has a bright future ahead and we wish the management team continued success.”
Chris Elliott, CEO of FSC, commented, “While we’re very excited to enter our next phase of growth, FSC will truly miss working with the LLCP team. LLCP has been a great partner to us by supporting our key growth initiatives throughout the years. Their guidance and execution were extremely helpful and highly valued by the FSC management team.”
Brookwood Associates served as lead financial advisor, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey served as co-financial advisor, and Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP served as legal advisor to FSC in connection with the sale.
For more information, visit http://www.llcp.com .
About Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
LLCP is a Los Angeles, California based private investment firm that has managed approximately $8.8 billion of institutional capital since its inception. LLCP invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Europe. LLCP is currently making new investments through Levine Leichtman Capital Partners VI, L.P., LLCP Lower Middle Market Fund, L.P., Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Private Capital Solutions, L.P., Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Europe, L.P. and LLCP Co-Investment Fund, L.P. LLCP has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Chicago, London and The Hague.
Contact: David Wolmer Phone: 310-275-5335
