Private Equity Dealmaking in Hospitality Services Explained

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Private Equity Dealbook, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with Sean Christie, CEO, Carver Road Hospitality and Nelson Famadas, Managing Partner & COO, Carver Road Capital, a private equity fund that invests in hospitality services. Sean and Nelson discuss the transaction Carver Road completed with Emmy Squared Pizza, including the opportunities, challenges, due diligence process and more.

✨ What you’ll learn: 🚀 How private equity evaluates and scales hospitality service businesses 💡 Key deal opportunities and challenges in restaurant and hospitality investing 📊 Practical due diligence insights for smaller, fast-growing operators 🔍 What investors look for in today’s buy-side deal environment

This episode offers real-world insights into hospitality private equity, deal structuring, operator-led investing, and scaling service-based brands—essential viewing for entrepreneurs, investors, and finance professionals navigating today’s transaction landscape.

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