METRO FRANCHISING COMMISSARY TRANSACTION

Gelband & Company advises Metro Franchising Commissary LLC (a Dunkin Donuts Franchisee)

Gelband & Company Inc. is pleased to announce it served as financial advisor for Metro Franchising Commissary, LLC "Metro" and its related entities. The Investor was Quilvest Private Equity, an International Investment Firm that has participated in more than $5 billion in transactions over the past 30 years. The relationship will support the growth plans of Metro as they build additional Dunkin Donuts locations.

Commenting on the transaction, Stuart Cohen, the CEO of Metro said "Over the years we have had many investor groups interested in investing in our company, but Alan Gelband found a world class Investor who really understands our business, appreciates the growth opportunity and will support our efforts going forward. Throughout the process, Alan was always available to provide the guidance and advice we needed."

"Gelband was invaluable in helping us work with both management and other shareholders to bring about a successful Transaction. He showed great persistence, a keen sense of diplomacy and deal insight," said Jay Takefman, the Principal at Quilvest who worked on the Transaction."

Stuart Cohen
CEO
Metro Franchising Commissary LLC


About Gelband & Company

Gelband & Company, Inc. is a boutique Investment Bank which has been in business for 30 years doing mid-market M&A Transactions and Financings. Most recently Gelband & Company served as the Investment Banker for Five Guys Burgers and Fries in negotiating and closing their most recent Equity raise.