Strategies that Drive Businesses Forward
Strategy and Consulting
- We believe that strategy drives actions and actions produce results measured in financial performance.
- If the financial performance is “under performance”, then there is most likely a strategic issue.
- Strategy takes into consideration not only the direction but also the assets, both human and financial, available to translate the strategy into actions.
- We evaluate the current strategy measured against resources and results and determine the best path to pursue.
- Whether assessing business challenges and opportunities, designing solutions, or leading teams through implementing complex projects, we can get it done!
- Lee Cohn & Associates has over 80 combined years of owning, running, sustaining and growing restaurant brands, globally. Trust Founders – we’ve been in your shoes.
Mergers and Acquisition
Sometimes, an exit or bolt-on is the best strategy and action
- We prepare a valuation of the company and marshal it through from sourcing the buyer to closing.
- There is a time when founders need to turn over the reins of their company not only for it to survive, but also reach its full potential.
- Often the strategic acquisition of an additional brand is energizing to both companies.
- The synergies gained from consolidation of the administrative functions and related expenses make the two stronger than each company was on its own.
- When a seller is looking for a buyer or a buyer is looking for an acquisition, we act as a catalyst to facilitate the deal.
- Lee Cohn & Associates has successfully completed many M&As, mainly acquisitions in the restaurant industry and beyond.
Capital Advisory
The right capital structure gives buoyancy to your company.
Lee Cohn & Associates can facilitate and assist clients with the following financial structures:
- Debt and Equity Analysis
- Senior Debt and Mezzanine Debt
Hybrid Debt and Equity
Common Equity, Preferred Equity, and Junior Equity
Experience From Founders
Lee Cohn & Associates is a partnership created by a group of individuals with extensive restaurant industry experience as Founders, C-Level executives, Board Members and Owners. Utilizing critical initiatives essential for realizing true revenue growth, capitalization and strategic consulting in the restaurant industry. Our focus is on:
- Founders
- Restaurants
- Emerging Brands
- Troubled Companies
- Franchisors
- Investment Banks
- Franchisees
- CEOs
- Private Equity Groups
- Senior Lenders
- Financial Institutions
- Restaurant Advisory
- Family Offices
- Investors
“Lee Cohn & Associates navigated my company through a very bumpy reorganization in 2017. They introduced me to a great lender during the pandemic when we needed it most. Most recently they brokered a deal with Tacolicious and a very high-quality capital partner. Lee Cohn is an industry professional who get the job done, but most importantly, he’s a good friend.”
Joe Hargrave
CEO, Tacolicious, Inc.
The Business Consulting Firm You Can Depend On
We provide founders, troubled companies, franchisors, private equity groups, and senior lenders with critical initiatives essential for realizing sustainability and revenue growth. We serve as investment bankers, strategic consultants, and interim management specialists. Lee Cohn & Associates, due to our combined 80+ years of restaurant knowledge and experience as founders, CEO’s and investors, has a specialized niche in the restaurant industry, with capabilities of consulting and capital raising for all industries.
- Consulting – We can provide emerging brands, troubled companies, franchisors, private equity groups, and senior lenders with critical initiatives essential for realizing revenue growth.
- Landlord / Tenant liaison, buffer and lease negotiation.
- Mergers and Acquisitions/Buy side and Sell side – Sometimes an exit or an acquisition is the best strategy and action.
- Capital Advisory – Growth capital, debt consolidation, and new equity capital. We have the private equity and family office relationships to capitalize your brand quickly.
- Strategy – We believe that strategy drives actions and actions produce results measured by financial performance.