C2 Advisory Group, LLC C2advisorygroup.com….is an independent investment bank providing financial and transaction advisory services to the restaurant, franchise, and multi-unit retail industries. As the most experienced and multi-skilled industry advisory firm, we assist in optimizing the financial performance of clients’ businesses, position clients to maximize the value of their businesses, while guiding our clients and managing the complex transactions to help achieve clients’ goals. Our long-term clients include multi-unit franchisees, franchisors, independent brands, family businesses, large corporations, investors, lenders, private equity investors and family offices. Our expert services include the purchase and sale of private businesses through both asset and stock transactions, securing junior and risk capital, refinancing, restructuring, financial consulting, and valuation opinions. While transactions represent a significant portion of our engagements, many of our clients benefit from having an ongoing financial advisor to assist in managing certain disciplines of their businesses through longer term consulting services.C Squared was formed to provide our clients the most relevant industry expertise from the most experienced, practical, and qualified professionals. We establish a collaborative working relationship with our clients in order to define and achieve their goals.

Partner in Sport Clips franchise with responsibilities for developing the Mens haircut concept in North Carolina. Sport Clips currently has 58 locations in NC with 8 units planned for 2017. There are now over 2000 Sport Clips locations across the US.At Sport Clips our mission is to “create a championship haircut experience for men and boys in an exciting sports themed environment.” We offer quality male hair care services, and are known for our “MVP Experience” that includes a precision haircut, invigorating scalp massage with Tea Tree shampoo, a classic hot steamed towel treatment, and a relaxing neck and shoulder massage.We are always seeking qualified franchise partners to help expand our concept in the great state of North Carolina.

Cypress is a boutique Investment Bank focused exclusively on the Restaurant and Franchise Industries.Established in 1999 with a sole focus on Restaurants and multi-unit franchised industries.Clients include multi unit franchisees of Regional and National Restaurant concepts; Independent Brands with both company owned and franchised units.Services include Merger and Acquisition advisory, buy side advisory, capital formation (debt and equity), restructurings, and valuation services.