Recent Restaurants & Hospitality Acquisitions in Tennessee
Acquisition Volume in Restaurants & Hospitality in Tennessee by Year
Last 5 years
-
September 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Tacala
- Target
- Brew Team TN (nine 7 Brew locations)
- Seller
- Brew Team TN
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Birmingham-based Tacala acquired nine 7 Brew drive-thru cafes from Brew Team TN in Tennessee, increasing its 7 Brew portfolio to 31 locations. Tacala, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners and the largest Taco Bell franchisee in the U.S., continues to expand its quick-service footprint while focusing on managing its Taco Bell and 7 Brew businesses.
-
- Buyer
- Elia
- Target
- The Valentine
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Elia, a Detroit-based real estate and hospitality developer led by Zaid Elia, has acquired The Valentine, a 9,000 sq. ft. music-city venue on Lower Broadway in Nashville. Elia plans to refresh the space while preserving its character, introduce its Experience Zuzu dining concept, and continue expanding its restaurant and nightlife footprint in key U.S. markets.
-
September 30, 2022
- Buyer
- SPB Hospitality LLC
- Target
- J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SPB Hospitality LLC completed its acquisition of J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $220 million. Upon closing, each J. Alexander's share was converted into the right to receive $14.00 in cash per share.
-
May 19, 2022
- Buyer
- Centre Partners, Yukon Partners, Onex Falcon
- Target
- Captain D's
- Seller
- Sentinel Capital Partners
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Centre Partners completed the acquisition of Captain D's Seafood and affiliated entities; financial terms were not disclosed. Yukon Partners and Onex Falcon provided junior/mezzanine financing to support the transaction, and Captain D's management reinvested and will remain in place; the company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and operates over 500 quick-service seafood restaurants across the United States. Sentinel Capital Partners sold the business.
Track M&A activity that matters to you
Get real-time deal alerts, build buyer lists with AI, and access our full acquisition database. Start your free trial today.