LYNN’S PARADISE CAFÉ HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY FRESH CAPITAL GROUP

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ABOUT THE TRANSACTION:

The former Lynn’s Paradise Café property in Louisville, Kentucky has been acquired by Fresh Capital Group (“Fresh Capital” or the “Buyer”).

Lynn’s Paradise Café opened its doors in 1991 and became one of Louisville’s most recognizable restaurant destinations. The Café attracted a diverse clientele through its distinctive atmosphere, creative menu, and unconventional approach to dining. For more than two decades, owner Lynn Winter developed a concept centered around food, entertainment, and community. The colorful property became closely associated with the Café’s personality and Winter’s original vision. Following the Café’s unexpected closure, the property presented a unique opportunity for a new owner. However, identifying the appropriate buyer required recognizing both the property’s economic potential and its distinctive character.

STRATEGIC FIT WITH FRESH CAPITAL GROUP: 

Fresh Capital Group is a Nashville-based commercial real estate development and management company focused primarily on the Southeastern United States. At this time, the company manages a real estate portfolio valued above $350 million. Fresh Capital specializes in restaurant build-to-suit projects and multi-tenant restaurant developments. Additionally, its portfolio includes office buildings, single-tenant properties, and retail centers.

The company’s experience with restaurant properties makes the former Lynn’s Paradise Café location a natural addition to its portfolio. Moreover, Fresh Capital brings development expertise and financial resources to the property. Fresh Capital also emphasizes preserving properties that contribute economic and cultural value to their surrounding neighborhoods. That philosophy aligns well with the history and recognizable character of the Lynn’s Paradise Café property. Lynn Winter expressed confidence in the buyer’s financial resources and operating capabilities. She also emphasized the value of finding an experienced organization capable of moving the property forward.

ALLSTON ADVISORY GROUP’S ROLE: 

Following the Café’s closure, the restaurant and property remained on the market for approximately twelve months without generating a satisfactory offer. Thereafter, the sellers engaged Allston Advisory Group as their exclusive financial advisor. Allston performed an Analysis of Value and evaluated the property’s marketability under the circumstances. The firm also prepared a comprehensive Confidential Information Memorandum presenting the opportunity to prospective buyers.

Nest, Allston developed a targeted marketing process and contacted qualified buyers locally, regionally, and nationally. The outreach included prospective buyers with the financial resources and experience necessary to pursue the opportunity. Throughout the process, Allston managed communications and maintained confidentiality on behalf of the sellers. The firm also facilitated negotiations and worked with the parties as the transaction progressed toward closing.

As a result, the transaction provided the seller with the desired liquidity after an extended marketing period. The property also transitioned to an established and well-capitalized new owner with significant restaurant real estate experience. The successful transaction demonstrates the value of targeted buyer identification when traditional marketing efforts fail to produce an acceptable outcome.

ABOUT ALLSTON ADVISORY GROUP:

Allston Advisory Group is an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving privately held lower middle market companies. The firm provides mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, and exit strategies. Allston works closely with business owners to understand their objectives and prepare their companies for the transaction process. The firm then manages a disciplined and confidential sale process from initial preparation through closing.

For additional information on this transaction, please contact one of our advisors.

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