Houlihan Lokey Advises Bridge Locations

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Bridge Locations (Bridge), one of the largest national Xfinity authorized retail partners, has received a strategic investment from Maple Park Capital (Maple Park) to support new store development and investments in leadership, training, and technology. Bridge co-founders Matt Child and Brad Jaehne, who built the company from a single store into a national platform, will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, respectively.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to Bridge and assisted in structuring and negotiating key aspects of the transaction, while also providing support through its Digital Value Creation (DVC) team. This transaction further reinforces Houlihan Lokey’s strong track record in the multi-unit and franchise sectors.

Founded in 2018, Bridge is a premier branded partner for Xfinity across the United States, providing in-person sales and support for mobile, internet, and related connectivity services. Its teams help customers select devices and service plans, with a focus on knowledgeable advice and a consistent customer experience.

Maple Park partners with exceptional operators and investors to drive value creation within the services economy. Based in Dallas and New York, the firm invests in North American service businesses, with a focus on multi-unit, franchisors and franchisees, youth enrichment, travel and hospitality, and business services. The Maple Park team leverages its decades of experience, deep network of industry relationships, and proven, hands-on partnership approach to transform growing businesses.

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