Articles from Consortium Brand Partners

Consortium Brand Partners (“CBP”), a consumer brand investment platform, together with Eldridge Industries, Aurify Brands, and Convive Brands, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California Pizza Kitchen (or “CPK”), the pioneering casual dining restaurant chain. Convive Brands, an investment and operations platform of high-quality restaurant concepts, will direct global operations and serve as master franchisor for all CPK restaurants worldwide. Jon Weber, Chief Executive Officer of Convive Brands, will serve as CEO of the CPK restaurant group, overseeing all restaurant operations globally. Bain Capital Credit is supporting the acquisition with a debt and equity investment. The transaction will close in December 2025.

Consortium Brand Partners, a leading consumer-focused fund manager, accelerating the growth of iconic and emerging consumer brands, announced today the appointment of Mike Jacobs as Chief Growth Officer & Operating Partner. In this pivotal role, Jacobs will spearhead growth initiatives across Consortium’s portfolio, including beloved brands such as Draper James, Jonathan Adler, and Outdoor Voices, as well as future strategic acquisitions.

Consortium Brand Partners (“CBP”), a premier consumer investment firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Jonathan Adler®, an iconic home décor, furniture, and lifestyle company renowned for its bold, modern aesthetic, and creative design sensibility.

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a leading and innovative consumer-focused investment manager, has announced the acquisition of Outdoor Voices (OV), the inspiring athleisure lifestyle brand founded in 2013 by Tyler Haney. This marks CBP’s second acquisition, following its announcement of a majority stake in Reese Witherspoon’s fashion & lifestyle brand, Draper James in September 2023.

Consortium Brand Partners (“CBP”), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James, the fashion and lifestyle brand founded by actress, producer and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon.