Generational Group Advises Total Systems Control in Sale to Multi-Flow Industries

By Generational Group

12/19/2018

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Total Systems Control Inc., to Multi-Flow Industries. The acquisition closed September 5, 2018.

Located in Large, PA, Total Systems Control provides professional services to businesses operating within the hospitality and beverage industries. Founded in 1997, it is a certified vendor with the PA Gaming Commission as well as a certified Pure Flow Perlick Dealer, offering a variety of bar services and products to its customers.

Multi-Flow is also a Pennsylvania-based business, headquartered in Huntingdon Valley. Founded in 1937 with the goal of providing the best quality fountain beverages at the best possible price, Multi-Flow now employs nearly 200 employees in seven states, with a geographic footprint spanning 15 service centers and new services offerings such as private labeling and contract manufacturing. Multi-Flow Industries is owned by a group of private investors and managed by Falconhead Capital of New York City.

Generational Group Senior Managing Director Doug Smith’s team, led by trusted affiliate Jerry Yocum and assisted by Senior Vice President Ryan Johnson, successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director Rick Buchoz established the initial relationship with Total Systems Control.

“This was a very enjoyable transaction,” said Yocum. “Both the buyer and seller were very well established in the beverage space. There were strong synergies in the businesses. Each party worked to overcome all areas of disagreement to get the deal to the finish line.”  


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.