CHICAGO — Benford Capital Partners (BCP), a private equity firm, has acquired Legacy Bakehouse, LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of baked snack ingredients, in partnership with Peter Sardina, president of Legacy Bakehouse. Sardina will continue leading the company.
“We are excited to partner with Benford Capital in our next phase of growth,” Sardina said. “Our team looks forward to working together to grow with our existing customers, expand our production footprint, and remain committed to exceptional customer service.”
BCP and Legacy Bakehouse plan to invest in operational space and sales capabilities to grow organically. BCP are actively seeking additional acquisition opportunities of other snack component developers and manufacturers.
“We look forward to building on the Legacy team’s success through leveraging BCP’s operating partners and executive advisors to help the company achieve its near-term growth objectives,” said Brian Behm, principal of BCP. “The acquisition of Legacy marks BCP’s fifth platform investment in the food sector, a key focus area for the firm.”
