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Consumer, Food, and Retail

Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer, Food & Retail (CFR) Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial advisory services.

2018 M&A Advisory Rankings All U.S. Consumer, Food, and Retail Transactions
Advisor Deals
Houlihan Lokey 26
Goldman Sachs & Co 24
Piper Jaffray Cos 20
Generational Equity 19
Lazard 16
Source: Thomson Reuters
Sectors
We have built a reputation as a trusted advisor to companies in the CFR industry.

We do this by combining our extensive market capabilities with our in-depth industry knowledge to help maximize shareholder value for our clients. Below are just some of the sectors in the broad range of CFR clients we serve.
Consumer Products

Apparel and Accessories

Home and Giftware

Consumer Electronics

Household Products

Consumer Services

Luxury Goods

Direct Marketing

Private Label

DIY

Sporting Goods

Health, Beauty Aids, and Personal Care

Toys

Food and Beverage

Agriculture and Commodities

Baked Goods and Snack Foods

Beverage

Branded Foods

Confections

Dairy

Distribution

Grocery

Ingredients

Meat and Protein Processing

Nutraceuticals

Pet Food

Private Label and Contract Manufacturing

Specialty Foods

Wineries

Restaurants

Casual Dining

Family Dining

Fast-Casual

Fine Dining

Quick Service

Retail

Apparel and Accessories Retailers

Department Stores

Dollar Stores

Mass Merchant and Club Stores

Sporting Goods Retailers

Specialty Retailers

Specialty Retailers—Big Box