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Strategic Consulting / Investment Banking / M&A / Capital Advisory For Founders

Reconstruction Partners was created by a group of individuals with extensive restaurant industry experience as founders, C-Level executives, board members and owners. Utilizing critical initiatives is essential for realizing true revenue growth in all industries. Our focus is on: 

  • Founders
  • Restaurants
  • Emerging Brands
  • Troubled Companies
  • Franchisors
  • Investment Banks
  • Franchisees
  • CEOs
  • Private Equity Groups
  • Senior Lenders
  • Financial Institutions
  • Restaurant Advisory
  • Family Offices
  • Investors

Reconstruction Partners principals have over 100 years of hospitality industry experience with nearly 80 years in the C-Suite at companies ranging in sales from $25 million to $2 billion. Being founders ourselves, we bring an insider’s view and perspective, utilizing our expertise and experience to build the organization, its finances, and its mission. From capital raising to mergers and acquisitions, Reconstruction Partners is your full-service strategic advisory firm.

Strategy & Consulting

“The Cheshire Cat In Alice In Wonderland Said “If You Don’t Know Where You Are Going Any Path Will Do”.

  • We believe that strategy drives actions and actions produce results measured in financial performance.
  • If the financial performance is “under performance” then there is most likely a strategic issue.
  • Strategy takes into consideration not only the direction but also the assets, both human and financial, available to translate the strategy into actions.
  • We evaluate the current strategy measured against resources and results and determine the best path to pursue.
  • Whether assessing business challenges and opportunities, designing solutions, or leading teams through implementing complex projects, we can get it done!
  • Reconstruction Partners has over 80 combined years of owning, running, sustaining and growing restuarant brands, globally. Trust Founders – we’ve been in your shoes.

Mergers and Acquisitions

“SOMETIMES AN EXIT OR BOLT-ON IS THE BEST STRATEGY AND ACTION.”

  • We prepare a valuation of the company and marshal it through from sourcing the buyer to closing.
  • There is a time when founders need to turn over the reins of their company so it can not only survive but also reach its full potential.
  • Often the strategic acquisition of an additional Brand is energizing to both companies. The synergies gained from consolidation of the administrative functions and related expenses make the two stronger than each company was on its own.
  • When a seller is looking for a buyer or a buyer is looking for an acquisition, we act as a catalyst to facilitate the deal.
  • Reconstruction Partners has successfully completed many M & A’s, mostly acquisitions, in the restaurant industry and beyond. Call us for more information and details.

Restructuring

“IT’S ABOUT BUILDING ON WHAT IS GOOD AND REBUILDING WHAT IS NOT.”

  • We believe that restructuring is closely tied to and moves out from the right strategy.
  • Restructuring addresses the design of the organization, the balance sheet and the daily operations of the company.
  • The organization must be comprised of the right people with the right skill set in the right place. We can address organizational issues by supplying interim management and/or guiding the recruiting process as well as developing a strong functioning organizational structure.
  • The financial component either limits or empowers a company to execute its plan. If there is a liquidity problem, we can source equity or assist in utilizing assets for liquidity.
  • Often there are assets that can be re-franchised which we consider as part of restructuring.
  • If there is a debt problem, we will work with existing lenders or source new lenders, which we have a plethora of.

Capital Advisory

”THE RIGHT CAPITAL STRUCTURE GIVES BUOYANCY TO YOUR COMPANY.”

Reconstruction Partners can facilitate and assist clients with the following financial structures:

  • Debt & Equity Analysis
  • Senior Debt & Mezzanine Debt
  • Hybrid Debt/Equity
  • Common Equity, Preferred Equity & Junior Equity

Interim Management

”LEADERSHIP IS THE KEY.”

  • We provide C-Level interim management for QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining segments
  • When a fresh perspective is needed or the brand is in trouble, experienced and seasoned eyes can stabilize and redirect the concept.
  • When a key executive leaves and there is no one in the organization to step up in the short term, our interim management services are a perfect solution.

SEO / INTERNET MARKETING / REVIEWS MANAGEMENT

“IF YOUR NOT ON PAGE 1, YOU ARE IRRELEVANT.”

Reconstruction Partners utilizes Cohn Media for its Online Marketing / SEO / Reviews Management needs for restaurant partners and clients. Seasoned On-Line Marketing / SEO Veterans, Lead Generation and E-Commerce Websites specific for the restaurant industry. Real 5-star reviews for your Google and Yelp profiles left by real people who dine in your establishments.  Cohn Media is a Scottsdale, AZ Internet Marketing Firm.  www.cohnmedia.com

Testimonials

“We’ve worked with a number of quality investment bankers, but none more astute or capable than Wallace Hite & Lee Cohn. He and their team at Reconstruction Partners did an outstanding job facilitating the transaction.”

– Jim Phillips

Chairman, FundCorp Inc.

“Reconstruction Partners navigated my company through a very bumpy reorganization in 2017. They introduced me to a great lender during the pandemic when we needed it most. Most recently they brokered a deal with Tacolicious and a very high-quality capital partner. Wallace and Lee are industry professionals who get the job done, but most importantly, they’re good friends.”

– Joe Hargrave

Founder, Tacolicious