Post-close · Multi-Unit Restaurants

Multi-Unit Restaurants Deals: Capital Markets Post-Close Done Right

Independent sponsor counsel for multi-unit restaurants, focused on Capital Markets Post-Close and the deal mechanics that protect sponsor economics and LP alignment.

EV range $8M to $80M EV EBITDA $2M to $14M Audience Independent Sponsor
The deal context

Every multi-unit restaurants acquisition has its own gravity. Capital Markets Post-Close is the workstream where independent sponsor counsel earns the seat.

The typical multi-unit restaurants platform sits at $8M to $80M EV with EBITDA in the $2M to $14M range. The thesis runs on franchisee roll-up or regional concept acquisition. The franchisor consent letter is the deal. Get it lined up before you spend money on diligence.

The moves

How Capital Markets Post-Close actually gets structured.

  1. Refinance senior debt at the 12 to 18 month mark when EBITDA growth supports it.

  2. Plan a dividend recap or partial liquidity event at the right margin and leverage profile.

  3. Source growth equity from capital partners with deeper checks than the original LP base.

  4. Build a relationship with strategic acquirers years before the exit window opens.

  5. In multi-unit restaurants, layer in franchisor LOI letter requested before market as part of the Capital Markets Post-Close workstream.

The common mistake

Waiting until the exit to think about capital markets. The relationships should be working months before you need them.

Jason's take
"The right introduction in month nine can be worth more than the original equity round. The call list is short and known."
Jason Powell · Capital Markets Post-Close
Capital after close

The deal is one thing. The capital that opens up after close is another.

After close, the call list for refinancing, recapitalization, and growth equity gets short and known. Jason carries that list.

MONTH 18
Senior refi
MONTH 24
Dividend recap
MONTH 36
Growth equity
YEAR 4–5
Strategic exit
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Bring the multi-unit restaurants deal. Get Capital Markets Post-Close done right.

Direct counsel from a securities and M&A attorney with billions in structured transactions, the independent-sponsor-native playbook, and the capital markets network that opens up post-close.