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December 14, 2016 / Portfolio News
Brentwood Associates today announced it has completed the sale of Allen Edmonds Corporation (“Allen Edmonds”), a vertically-integrated designer, manufacturer, marketer and retailer of men’s premium handcrafted leather footwear and accessories. Brentwood sold Allen Edmonds to Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a diverse portfolio of global footwear brands. After acquiring Allen Edmonds in November 2013, Brentwood partnered with…
December 13, 2016 / Veggie Grill
Veggie Grill, the largest veggie-centric, premium fast-casual brand in the U.S., announced today that the highly anticipated Beyond Burger™ will be available on Wednesday, December 14 at all of its 28 locations. Created by Beyond Meat, the Beyond Burger is the world’s first plant-based burger that looks, cooks and tastes so much like fresh ground…
December 6, 2016 / Portfolio News
Portfolio Company: Excelligence Learning Corporation Dipak Golechha has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Excelligence Learning Corporation, a leading provider of educational products and teaching solutions for the early childhood, elementary school and consumer markets. Organized around three core operating divisions – Supplies, Equipment and Services – and commanding over 30 years of…
December 1, 2016 / Restaurants
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is expanding its footprint, adding a second restaurant in the Dallas area, planning a third in Texas and moving into Northern California, founder and CEO Chris Simms said last week. As competition intensifies in the casual-dining segment, Lazy Dog has carved a niche with dog-friendly patios, a distinctive mountain-lodge décor,…
October 26, 2016 / Restaurants
Veggie Grill, a premium fast casual brand, sought-after for its modern veggie-centric cuisine, has announced the completion of a round of equity funding. The $22 million capital raise included investments from Brentwood Associates, a private equity firm and existing shareholder of Veggie Grill; Powerplant Ventures, a venture capital firm founded by Veggie Grill’s co-founders Kevin…
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