The Cypress Group served as exclusive advisor to Southeast Restaurant Group in the acquisition of the corporately-owned Taco Bell restaurants, related real estate, and development rights in the New Orleans metropolitan area.
SRG, in combination with its sister company, KFK Group, currently operate restaurants, hotels, and other real estate ventures in seven states with hallmark brands such as Westin, Holiday Inn, TGI Friday’s, and now Taco Bell. The purchase of the Taco Bell assets marks SRG's initial expansion into the QSR segment.
"The Cypress Group aided SRG in identifying and competitively securing these restaurants and real estate assets in our home market. They also supported our approval process and other negotiations with the franchisor. From the initial stages of the transaction through closing, we could not have been more pleased with the result of their efforts." - Elie Khoury, President & CEO