ZAK, LLC

The Cypress Group served as exclusive advisor to ZAK, LLC in order to design a strategy to restructure the Company through multiple transactions.

Cypress advised in the acquisition of Weaver Enterprises, Inc.'s KFC and Taco Bell restaurants and related real estate in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Additionally, Cypress arranged the Senior Debt financing for the transaction through Huntington Bank and Sale Lease Back financing for 15 of ZAK's existing fee properties to Stonebriar Commercial Finance.

"The Cypress Group was instrumental in helping us navigate a complex situation in order to achieve our Company's goals. Cypress devised a strategic and staged approach which enabled us to manage multiple transactions all at once, and we believe that their industry insight, negotiating skill, and persistence ultimately made this strategy successful. The guidance we received from Cypress was critical in reaching a successful conclusion, and we would absolutely recommend their services to any multi-unit operator looking for strategic advice on restructuring."

- Jason Zakaras, CEO

Cypress provided strategic guidance, valuation services, identification of potential buyers, and deal negotiation for ZAK.