Franchising
The transactions listed below include certain transactions executed by the partners of Fidus prior to forming the firm.
| Company | Business Description | Ownership/Client | Transaction | Purchaser |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverall (A) | Leading international franchisor of commercial janitorial businesses |
Ares Capital Corporation | Second lien debt and equity | |
| Coverall (B) | Leading international franchisor of commercial janitorial businesses |
Ares Capital Corporation | Sellside | Centre Lane Partners, LLC |
| Skyline Chili, Inc. | Regional chain of franchised and company-owned restaurants |
Nautic Partners | Sellside | Prudential Capital Partners / Management |
| Worldwide Express (A) | Largest master franchisor of UPS shipping services in the U.S. |
Private | Sellside / Subordinated debt and equity | Allied Capital |
| Worldwide Express (B) | Largest master franchisor of UPS shipping services in the U.S. |
Management | Advisory | |
| Worldwide Express (C) | Franchise-based provider of asset light logistics services to the small and medium-sized business market |
Management/ Fidus Investment Corporation/ Rotunda Capital | Sellside | Quad-C and Management |
