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Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co.

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New York City, United States · Founded 1995 · AUM $1.4 billion · Website
Growth CapitalLeveraged BuyoutConsumer ProductsSpecialty RetailRestaurantsUnited States
Last verified
10/7/2026

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Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS) is a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in growth capital and leveraged buyout investments in middle-market companies.

Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS) was founded in 1995 by Bruce Bruckmann, Harold Rosser, and Stephen Sherrill. The three founders previously worked together as executives at Citicorp Venture Capital starting as early as 1983. Based in New York City, the firm has raised approximately $1.4 billion since its inception across three primary funds.

The firm focuses on middle-market companies, specifically targeting investments in the consumer products, specialty retail, and restaurant sectors. BRS utilizes strategies including leveraged buyouts and growth capital to build its portfolio.

Throughout its history, BRS has been an active investor in the casual dining and retail space, completing deals for well-known brands such as California Pizza Kitchen and Au Bon Pain. In the consumer products sector, the firm has managed investments ranging from sporting goods like AMF Bowling to food staples like B&G Foods.

Founded1995
HeadquartersNew York City, United States
AUM$1.4 billion
Target investmentMiddle-market
Employees20+
StrategiesGrowth Capital, Leveraged Buyout
Sector focusConsumer Products, Specialty Retail, Restaurants
Geographic focusUnited States

Leadership

Bruce Bruckmann
Founder
Co-founder of BRS who previously served as an executive at Citicorp Venture Capital.
Harold Rosser
Founder
Co-founder of BRS who previously worked at Citicorp Venture Capital beginning in the 1980s.
Stephen Sherrill
Founder
Co-founder of BRS and former executive at Citicorp Venture Capital.

Notable Investments

Au Bon PainCalifornia Pizza KitchenAMF BowlingB&G FoodsRemington ArmsLogan's RoadhouseMcCormick & Schmick'sTown Sports International HoldingsTotes»ISOTONERDoane Pet CareReal Mex RestaurantsIl FornaioJitney Jungle

Historical and current deals referenced in public sources.

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