Generational Group Advises King’s Cupboard in Sale to Private Investor

By Generational Group

04/12/2021

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, West Fork Creations, Inc. (dba King’s Cupboard) to a Private Investor.  The acquisition closed February 2, 2021.

King’s Cupboard, located in Red Lodge, Montana, is a manufacturer of premium caramel and chocolate sauces. The Company manufactures sauces to be sold under its brand name, King’s Cupboard, as well as private label products. Chocolate and caramel sauces include:

  • Bittersweet Chocolate
  • Espresso Chocolate
  • Organic Hot Fudge
  • Cream Caramel Sauce
  • Bourbon Caramel Sauce
  • Pear Cinnamon Caramel Sauce
  • Organic Caramel Sauce
  • Salted Caramelized Fig Spread

The Company is committed to using clean ingredients and adhering to the strictest food safety standards. As a result, many of King’s Cupboard sauces are created using organic ingredients. Furthermore, the Company’s facility has been AA certified by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), a well-known and reputable food safety organization.  

Generational Group Executive Managing Director of M&A – Western Region, Stephen Crisham, led by Managing Director Mergers & Acquisitions, Randy Bernard, with support by Vice President – Western Region, Bo Zhao, closed the transaction.  Senior Managing Director, James Carr established the initial relationship with King’s Cupboard.

“It was a pleasure to work with the buyer and seller who are both thrilled with the deal and the outcome of the transition,” said Bernard.


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.