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Duff & Phelps Advised Rosa Mexicano Group Holdings, LLC on its Sale to TriSpan Rising Stars LP

On March 29, 2018, Rosa Mexicano Holdings, LLC ("Rosa Mexicano" or the "Company"), a portfolio of Goode Partners LLC ("Goode Partners"), was acquired by TriSpan Rising Stars LP ("TriSpan").

Duff & Phelps served as exclusive financial advisor to Rosa Mexicano in connection with the transaction.

About Rosa Mexicano Group Holdings, LLC
Rosa Mexicano is the preeminent national brand and iconic pioneer of authentic, upscale Mexican dining in the United States. Founded in New York City in 1984, the Company has been lauded both locally and nationally for its award-winning dishes, industry-leading selection of premium tequila and agave offerings, and most notably freshly prepared tableside guacamole. Rosa Mexicano currently operates 10 polished casual restaurants in major cities along both U.S. coasts. The Company's restaurants are vibrant fixtures featuring stunning and unique interiors that establish a fun, festive and refined ambiance for patrons. Rosa Mexicano's iconic brand is highly-regarded as being synonymous with authenticity, creativity and excellence. Jones Day acted as legal advisor to Rosa Mexicano.

About Goode Partners LLC
Goode Partners LLC is a New York based middle-market private equity firm that focuses exclusively on investment opportunities in the restaurant, retail, apparel, direct marketing and branded consumer product sectors. The firm leverages its unique combination of investment capital, a team of professionals with experience investing in and operating some of the world's premier consumer brands with an extensive industry network. Goode Partners provides companies with the necessary financial and operating resources to strategically and efficiently grow their business.

About TriSpan Rising Stars LP
TriSpan Rising Stars LP is a leading middle-market private equity firm with a focus on partnering with successful entrepreneurs of middle and lower middle-market restaurant, food/beverage and retail concepts to help them achieve their ambitions, such as achieving liquidity, accessing growth capital and global expansion. TriSpan's investment strategy includes targeting innovative, high-growth concepts mainly used in the United States and Europe. Pryor Cashman LLP served as legal advisor to TriSpan.



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