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NEW YORK – BUSINESS WIRE – Alignment Credit, a leading provider of strategic credit solutions for growth and lower middle-market companies, acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to GOAT Foods, LLC (“GOAT” or the “Company”) to refinance previous debt facilities and provide capital for growth.

GOAT is a family business founded in 2020 and based in West Palm Beach, FL. The Company provides snacks, confectionery and baked goods through multi-channels with focus of direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Some of the brands include licorice.com (Oprah’s Favorite Things List 2025), caramels.com, chocolates.com and pretzels.com.

“Alignment Credit’s financing empowers GOAT to accelerate the growth of its iconic brands. With this strategic debt capital partnership, we will expand our online presence, increase sales, and continue to deliver exceptional customer experiences,” said Warren Struhl, Co-founder of GOAT. “We are excited to partner with Alignment Credit as the team was collaborative and understood our needs well. Their ability to devise a creative credit solution uniquely tailored to our strategic needs makes them an ideal strategic growth partner for us,” added Jonathan Packer, Co-founder of GOAT.

Vadim Margulis, Managing Partner of Alignment Credit added, “Having seen the strong online presence growth and impressive customer loyalty of GOAT brands, as well as the management’s continuing focus on driving scale and efficiency, Alignment Credit is thrilled to support the management team on its quest to become one of the world’s great food brands.”

About Alignment Credit

Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Alignment Credit provides strategic credit financing for growth and lower middle-market companies across a wide range of industry sectors. Currently lending out of its Alignment Credit Fund II, Alignment’s origination, structuring, and value-add capabilities include a broad range of bespoke capital solutions for a variety of corporate and strategic needs. We take a long-term partnership approach to credit investing and are committed to building lasting relationships with our borrowers and their management teams, while giving our investors the opportunity to support innovative players disrupting their respective market segments.

Further information is available at www.alignmentcredit.com.

Contact

Vadim Margulis, Alignment Credit
vadim@alignmentcredit.com

NEW YORK – BUSINESS WIRE – Alignment Credit, a leading provider of strategic credit solutions for growth and lower middle-market companies, acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to REGO Restaurant Holdings IV, LLC (”REGO” or the “Company”) to refinance previous debt facilities and provide capital for growth.

Based out of Denver, REGO is a restaurant platform that is (i) the franchisor of Quiznos, a Denver based toasted sandwich QSR brand founded in 1981, (ii) the franchisor of Taco Del Mar, a fast casual Mexican concept, and (iii) the owner and operator of four select restaurants in the Denver International Airport. REGO is backed by High Bluff Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in San Diego, CA.

“We are excited to partner with Alignment Credit as we move into REGO’s new phase and focus on Quiznos’ expansion nationally and internationally. Alignment’s collaborative approach and ability to devise a creative credit solution uniquely tailored to our strategic needs makes them an ideal strategic growth partner for us,” said Coady Smith, Board Member of REGO/Principal at High Bluff Capital. “Alignment Credit’s financing empowers REGO to accelerate the growth of its iconic franchisor brands, Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, and elevate its airport operations. With this strategic debt capital partnership, we will expand our footprint, drive franchisee success, and deliver exceptional guest experiences, creating lasting value for all stakeholders,” added Neel Patel, CEO of REGO.

Vadim Margulis, Managing Partner of Alignment Credit added, “Having seen the impressive High Bluff Capital-led strategic turnaround of Quiznos resulting in a stronger brand, improved profitability, and committed franchisee base, Alignment Credit is thrilled to support the Company’s talented management team on its quest to reignite growth and solidify Quiznos’ position as a preeminent QSR sandwich franchise.”

About Alignment Credit

Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Alignment Credit provides strategic credit financing for growth and lower middle-market companies across a wide range of industry sectors. Currently lending out of its Alignment Credit Fund II, Alignment’s origination, structuring, and value-add capabilities include a broad range of bespoke capital solutions for a variety of corporate and strategic needs. We take a long-term, partnership approach to credit investing and are committed to building lasting relationships with our borrowers and their management teams, while giving our investors the opportunity to support innovative players disrupting their respective market segments.

Further information is available at www.alignmentcredit.com.

Contact

Vadim Margulis, Alignment Credit
vadim@alignmentcredit.com

New York, NY – Business Wire – September 2024: Alignment Credit, a leading provider of strategic credit solutions for growth and lower middle-market companies, acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to Riverview Landscape Holdings LLC, d/b/a Riverview Companies (”Riverview” or the “Company”) to refinance Riverview’s previous debt facilities and provide the acquisition financing.

Riverview is a New York-based commercial landscaping and ice and snow management business focused on the Northeast U.S. Since its start in 2022, the Company has acquired 11 businesses and become a provider and acquirer of choice in its core markets. Riverview is a portfolio company of Talus Group Holdings, a private investment firm founded by the family office of John Fitzgibbons.

“We are excited to partner with Alignment Credit as we accelerate our acquisition strategy to become the leading landscaping and ice and snow management company in the Northeast U.S. Alignment’s collaborative approach, speed to close, and ability to devise a creative credit solution uniquely tailored to our strategic needs makes them an ideal growth partner for us,” said Michael Waterman, CEO/Founder of Riverview Companies. “Alignment Credit’s financing will enable Riverview to continue building a critical mass in the landscaping and ice and snow management sector. We welcome Alignment Credit as a provider of strategic debt capital to our portfolio company and are pleased with the outcome of this transaction,” added Tom Killian Jr., Head of Corporate Development of Talus Group Holdings.

Vadim Margulis, Managing Partner of Alignment Credit added, “Having witnessed Riverview’s rapid growth in the Northeast U.S., disciplined acquisition strategy and ability to efficiently integrate and improve the acquired businesses, Alignment Credit is thrilled to support the Company’s talented management team on its quest to become a leading player in the landscaping and ice and snow management sectors.”

About Alignment Credit 

Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Alignment Credit provides strategic credit financing for growth and lower middle-market companies across a wide range of industry sectors. Currently lending out of its Alignment Credit Fund II, Alignment’s origination, structuring, and value-add capabilities include a broad range of bespoke capital solutions for a variety of corporate and strategic needs. We take a long-term, partnership approach to credit investing and are committed to building lasting relationships with our borrowers and their management teams, while giving our investors the opportunity to support innovative players disrupting their respective market segments.

Further information is available at www.alignmentcredit.com.

Contact

Vadim Margulis, Alignment Credit
vadim@alignmentcredit.com

New York, NY – Business Wire – March 2023: Alignment Credit, a leading provider of strategic credit solutions for growth and lower middle-market companies, acted as the sole lead arranger and administrative agent for a senior secured credit facility to support the buyout of Keystone Fireworks (”Keystone” or the “Company”) by Argonne Capital Group.

Keystone Fireworks is a leading retailer of consumer fireworks in Pennsylvania. The Company designs, imports, and sells proprietary, branded products from its licensed stores. Argonne Capital Group is a middle-market investment firm that has invested over $2.0 billion with a focus on multi-state, multi-unit businesses in retail, restaurant, and business services.

“Alignment Credit was responsive, flexible, and a pleasure to work with. They understood the business model and provided a credit solution that supported the Company’s unique needs and future growth,” said Bill Weimar, President of Argonne Capital

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to complete this transaction with the team at Argonne Capital. They were great to work with and thoughtful in their underwriting approach. We are extremely impressed with Keystone’s platform and excited to partner with Argonne to support the Company’s future growth,” said Bijal Shah, Partner at Alignment Credit

“Keystone is a great example of the type of company Alignment Credit looks to partner with. Providing growing businesses with debt financing best tailored to their strategic objectives is the key competency of our firm,” said Vadim Margulis, Managing Partner at Alignment Credit.

About Alignment Credit 

Based in New York City, Alignment Credit provides strategic credit financing for growth and lower middle-market companies across a wide range of industries. Alignment Credit’s capabilities include a broad range of bespoke capital solutions for a variety of corporate and strategic needs. We take a long- term, partnership approach to credit investing and are committed to building lasting value-added relationships with our borrowers, while giving our investors the opportunity to support innovative players which disrupt their respective market segments.

Further information is available at www.alignmentcredit.com.

Contacts

Vadim Margulis, Alignment Credit
vadim@alignmentcredit.com
Bijal Shah, Alignment Credit
bijal@alignmentcredit.com