Michael’s Finer Meats

Michael’s Finer Meats is a leading Midwestern supplier of center-of-the-plate meats and seafood to premium restaurants, country clubs, high-end hotels, caterers and casinos.

a portfolio company of

has been acquired by

Protein Products

Situation

Sorenson Capital retained BlackArch to run a marketing process that would find the right partner for the next stage of growth of portfolio company Michael’s Finer Meats.

BlackArch’s Customized Solution

BlackArch’s marketing process emphasized the company’s key geographic and product growth opportunities as well as the unique consultative approach the Michael’s sales force employs with buyers in kitchens of high-end restaurants and food service providers throughout the Midwest. Those relationships, along with the breadth, quality and consistency of the Michael’s product offering, makes the company a supplier of choice in its markets.

Outcome

Michael’s Finer Meats was acquired by The Chef’s Warehouse, a premier distributor of specialty food products that plans to use the Michael’s platform to extend its geographic reach from the East and West coasts to the Midwest.

Industries:

Consumer Products & Services, Food & Beverage

Location:

Columbus, OH

Transaction type:

Sellside Advisory