The Cypress Difference

When making a decision to engage an Investment Bank / Advisory Service Firm, a client has many choices. In many cases, the engagement is centered on a transaction that is a significant financial event in the lifecycle of the client's company. Whether your transaction involves a large acquisition, the sale of a business, securing growth capital or financing to recapitalize a business, the client's credibility and ultimate success of the transaction rests on selecting the right firm to handle the transaction. Since our inception in 1990, our philosophy has been to provide a unique and unparalleled level of service to our clients. We call this THE CYPRESS DIFFERENCE. There are several facets to The Cypress Difference:
Principal-Managed Engagements
The Cypress Group is managed by Principals, each with an ownership position in the company. As business owners, we identify with the unique challenges and needs of our clients. Each engagement is directly managed by a Principal, actively involved in all phases of the project. Our Principals' involvement and experience ensure the success of each Cypress engagement. Each assignment is customized to the needs and goals of our Client and is actively managed through each step of the project. Our Principals are immersed in the details of each transaction and are available to deal with complex issues on a moment's notice.
Industry-Specific Focus
The Cypress Group specializes exclusively in the Franchise and Multi-unit restaurant industry. We are not generalists. When contemplating a transaction that requires special expertise in the dynamics, economics, trends, and unique nature of the restaurant marketplace, we know the market. From the distinctive and critical management of an M&A transaction to a restaurant company valuation, we possess the expertise to complete the engagement and close the transaction. Combining our focus on a single industry with the knowledge and understanding of restaurant-specific economics and market conditions, we are able to provide our clients an edge unmatched in the industry. Whether your company is a franchisee of a larger system, an emerging chain, or an independent system exploring strategic options, Cypress has the tools and experience to allow you to achieve your goals.
Experience
The Principals of Cypress have nearly 50 years of combined experience in restaurant industry engagements. Our expertise in all aspects of the restaurant and multi-unit retail industries provides our clients the benefits of creative solutions to and strategic alternatives in complex transactions, which is simply not available through generalist firms. Our in-depth industry knowledge combined with a successful track record of closed deals gives our clients a distinct advantage: we navigate our clients through territory often unfamiliar to them, and find the shortest route to a valuable conclusion. Throughout the process, we assist our clients in avoiding common but dangerous pitfalls that frequently prevent or delay the desired outcome.
The Cypress Network
The success of an engagement is predicated on identifying the best solution for each unique situation. Years of developing and maintaining key industry relationships with an expansive network of companies, buyers, sellers and capital providers has positioned The Cypress Group as a well-respected industry expert. Our clients immediately benefit from Cypress' credibility with key restaurant industry institutions. With industry contacts and deal parameters constantly changing, our exclusive industry focus ensures that our clients benefit from new developments. Our direct access to the ultimate decision makers gives Cypress the advantage of streamlining the process, gaining necessary approvals and meeting deadlines to ensure success.
Independence
The Cypress Group is completely independent. We are not affiliated or aligned with any company, subsidiary, law firm, lender or industry financial provider. As a result, our clients are assured unbiased representation without the conflict of interest arising from related-party associations.