Investing Activity
Consumer
We are active investors in the Consumer sector. Our strategy is to be a value-add investment partner for leading management teams by facilitating growth through add-on acquisitions, organic growth, capital investments and/or strategic and operational improvements. We are committed to building growth platforms by investing in existing and new markets organically and via accretive M&A. Since 2008, we have invested in or acquired nearly 20 companies with aggregate revenues of more than $10B.
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“I was thrilled to partner with Golden Gate Capital to create one of the largest automotive service platforms in the United States. Their strategic insights, driven by deep domain expertise and a highly analytical approach, make them value-added partners as we execute on our mutual goal of building sustainable, long-term value. Golden Gate’s perpetual fund structure is an important differentiator that provides us the flexibility to make the decisions required to maximize the long-term success of our Company.”
– David Sorbaro, Co-CEO, Mavis Express Services Corp.
All My Sons
All My Sons Moving & Storage (“All My Sons”) is the largest company-operated provider of full-service residential moving and storage services. The Company is supported by an industry-leading technology platform that drives the entire customer experience from start to finish and improves safety and efficiency of drivers. Founded in 1992, All My Sons is headquartered in Carrollton, TX and operates over 70 locations across 29 states.
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GGC RE HOLDINGS
Founded in 2015, GGC Real Estate Holdings, was formed by Golden Gate Capital to opportunistically participate in attractive real estate investments that leverage GGC’s network and expertise.
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Invo Healthcare
Invo Healthcare (“Invo”), founded in 1993, is a leading national provider of autism and childhood behavioral health services. Invo provides an array of multi-disciplinary, research-based therapy services to infants, toddlers and school-aged children with various developmental delays, including autism, in homes, at schools and in community-based centers. With more than 3,000 highly credentialed and trained clinicians across the country, Invo passionately drives superior outcomes with its proprietary programs.
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Mavis Express
Mavis Discount Tire (“Mavis”) and Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers (“Express”) were founded in 1949 and 1979, respectively. The combined Company, which merged in 2018, is one of the largest automotive service platforms in the U.S. The Company provides tire, oil change, and mechanical services at over 1,100 service centers across 27 states, and has a strong reputation for best-in-class customer service and quality.
www.mavistire.com
www.expressoil.com
PacSun
Pacific Sunwear of California (“PacSun”) is a leading specialty retailer delivering a curated collection of the most relevant brands and styles to an inspired community through its unique heritage at the center of the California lifestyle. PacSun sells a combination of proprietary and branded casual apparel, accessories, and footwear designed to appeal to next-gen consumers online at www.pacsun.com, and at approximately 360 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave Auto Spa (“Tidal Wave”) is one of the largest and fastest growing car wash operators in the United States. Known for its innovation in express conveyor car washes and unparalleled customer service, Tidal Wave has delighted customers since 1999. The Company is headquartered in Thomaston, GA and operates more than 70 locations, predominantly in the Southeast and Midwest, with a strong pipeline of new units to support continued growth.
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TLE
The Learning Experience (“TLE”) is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing academies of early education for children six weeks to six years old. With more than 330 franchise and company-owned centers operating or under development across 24 states, the Company offers state-of-the-art facilities and a proprietary curriculum for children to develop core academic skills, fitness and healthy lifestyle skills, and life and comfort skills, all under the care of nurturing teachers and staff. For more than 20 years, The Learning Experience has provided the foundation necessary for children to succeed in preschool, kindergarten, and beyond.
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Bob Evans
Bob Evans Restaurants, founded in 1946, is a chain of family style restaurants operating approximately 435 family restaurants in 18 states, primarily in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. Bob Evans Restaurants is focused on providing quality food and hospitality to every guest at every meal, each and every day. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, the Bob Evans Restaurants team comprises over 15,000 employees.
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