Introduction to Flat Iron Acquisition
A supporter of Gails bakeries is in advanced conversations to acquire Flat Iron, one of the fastest growing steak restaurants in the UK. McWin Capital Partners, who specializes in investments in the "food ecosystem", has teamed up with TriSpan, another private equity investor, to buy a great participation in Flat Iron.
The Acquisition Deal
According to the sources of the restaurant industry, McWin would probably arouse the greatest economic interest in Flat Iron if the deal has been completed. The two buyers were in exclusive discussions and a deal was possible in about a month. The rating connected to Flat Iron was unclear on Sunday.
About Flat Iron
Flat Iron was launched in London’s SHOREDITCH in 2012 and has now opened around 20 locations. The chain is solidly profitable, and its latest accounts are based on GBP 5.7 million until the end of August. It already has private equity support in the form of Piper, a leading investor in consumer brands, which brought 10 million GBP into the company in 2017.
Management and Ownership
Flat Iron was founded by Charlie Carroll, who is interested in it, but the company is now managed by the former Byron local manager Tom Byng. Houlihan Lokey, the investment bank, advised Flat Iron in this process.
Investors’ Portfolios
According to reports, McWin has had discussions about full control over Gail’s, while in Trispan’s portfolio restaurant operators such as the Vietnamese chain Pho and Rosa’s, a Thai food chain. A spokesman for McWin refused to comment.
