Akerman represented West Coast Cakery, Inc., a portfolio company of FS Investors, LLC, in its acquisition of the assets of eight Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in Tennessee and Ohio owned by Amy Cakes, Inc., a privately held company. This acquisition expands West Coast Cakery’s presence in the specialty desserts market.
The transaction represents a strategic growth opportunity, strengthening West Coast Cakery’s national footprint and building upon the enduring popularity of the Nothing Bundt Cakes brand.
The Akerman team advising West Coast Cakery was led by David Doney, Partner, Corporate Practice Group and included key support from:
- Kevin Hein, Co-Chair, Franchise and Licensing Sector Team
- Erika Labelle, Partner, Tax Practice Group
- Bryan Reese, Partner, Corporate Practice Group FS Investors
- Emily Doan, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
- Madison Thibeaux-Brown, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
- Andrew Fernandez, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
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