Welcome to The Cypress Group

We are in business to help our clients grow, strengthen, and sell their companies. We understand that for many of our clients, we are intimately involved in a major milestone in their lives, and we appreciate the significance of these events. In fact, we thrive on being your strategic and financial advisor in such an important undertaking! Our success is directly tied to our clients' success, so we treat your transaction, like our transaction.

When it comes to franchise and restaurant businesses, our experience is second to none. We provide entrepreneurs and owners the type of financial representation they need and deserve. Whether it is the sale of a business, raising growth capital, or a balance sheet restructuring, we know how to achieve successful outcomes. We have honed our expertise from years of deal execution as well as from working on the front lines of the industry. In addition to our long history as investment bankers, our foundation is built upon our experience as franchisors, area developers, lenders, and private equity investors. This diverse background gives us the advantage of truly understanding the nuances of our clients’ businesses and makes us the best at what we do.

"I founded The Cypress Group over 20 years ago to fill a void in the marketplace by providing multi-unit franchise and restaurant companies a focused solution for their capital and liquidity needs. Cypress was one of the first advisory firms to specialize in middle-market transactions in the franchise and restaurant industries. While others have come and gone, we have never strayed from our vision, and we remain committed to our area of specialization."
Dean Zuccarello, CEO and Founding Partner
 

Cypress News

Current Engagements

Cypress is currently involved in several active engagements covering QSR, Fast Casual and the Casual Dining segments.

Sale of FRG

The Cypress Group acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Carolina Restaurant Group, Inc.

Executive Announcement

Cypress is pleased to announce the addition of William Pabst as Managing Director at the firm.

Acquisition of Blue Ribbon Restuarants

The Cypress Group acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Blue Ribbon Restaurants, LLC and its affiliates in the management buyout and financing of Blue Ribbon, led by Elliott Baum, CEO of the Company.

Sale of Salsarita's

The Cypress Group acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Salsarita's in the sale of the Company to Mississippi Restaurant Group, LLC, led by Phil Friedman, former CEO of McAlister's Deli.
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