847-868-3902 TEAM INVESTMENT FOCUS PORTFOLIO COMPANIES PRIOR INVESTMENTS CONTACT INTERMEDIARIES PORTFOLIO COMPANIES Acadian Kitchens, LLC Broussard, LA https://www.acadiankitchens.com/ Acadian Kitchens, LLC is the holding company formed in 2017 to acquire Southern Seasonings, LLC of Broussard, LA. Southern Seasonings is a leading producer of high quality authentic Cajun and Creole food products including seasonings, roux, sauces, meal mixes, dry soup fixings, bean mixes, relish and fish fry. The company’s products are marketed on a multi-regional basis under its brands Ragin’ Cajun, Cajun’s Choice, Bootsie’s and Southern Seasonings as well as on a private label basis to retail grocery, institutional and foodservice customers. Mr. Glastris serves as Chairman of the board and Mr. Ellis serves as Vice President and director of the company. Auto Driveaway Lombard, IL www.autodriveaway.com Auto Driveaway is the leading professional vehicle relocation services business in the United States. Founded in 1952, the Company has provided vehicle relocation and car shipping services to a wide-range of customers for 65 years. Today, the Company operates 40 company-owned and franchise licensed locations across the U.S. Auto Driveaway’s branch offices work with each other to service customer needs utilizing contracted drivers providing drive-away service, truck-away service, vehicle storage, detailing, maintenance, overseas shipments, licensing, titling and insurance. Customers include many of the largest automotive leasing companies, corporate fleet operators and package delivery companies in North America. The company was formed in December 2014 by CEO Rodney Ruth and the principals of Evanston Partners to acquire the parent/franchisor Auto Driveaway Franchise Systems, LLC and four branch offices from a group of Auto Driveaway franchisees. The company has subsequently grown rapidly through the acquisition of Drivers on Call, LLC (now known as Drivers on Demand), J&J Driveaway Systems LLC, and seventeen former franchised offices. Today, the company operates twenty three company owned offices. Mr. Glastris serves as Chairman of the Board and Mr. Ellis serves as a director and Chief Financial Officer of the company. Avli Foods LLC Chicago, IL http://www.avli.us Avli Foods LLC based in Chicago, IL owns and operates Avli Inspired Greek restaurants in the north side Chicago neighborhoods of Lincoln Park, River North and Lakeshore East in addition to being sister locations of the original Avli Estiatorio of suburban Winnetka. Creative, reinvented cuisine meets Greek tradition so guests may experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Kefi (joy) and Meraki (soul). Featuring a curated Greek wine list, crafted cocktails and traditional spirits and an ambiance that reflects life in the Mediterranean. The company was formed in December 2017 by Lamros Alexakis, Lou Canellis and Mr. Glastris. Kouzina Foods LLC Chicago, IL Kouzina Foods LLC, based in Chicago, IL is a US based joint venture focused on a new branded imported premium fillo products line targeting specific club stores, Wal-Mart, Aldi, and foodservice customers. The Company was formed in 2020 by Alfa Pastry, Devanco Foods, and Evanston Partners LLC. Mr. Glastris serves as Chairman of the Board and Mr. Ellis serves as a director and of the company. Rainbo Sports & Skating, LLC Northbrook, IL www.shoprainbo.com Founded in Chicago in 1956, Rainbo Sports grew to become the premier figure skating catalog retailer in the US. From beginners to champions, Rainbo is committed to enhance their performance and support their lifestyle through unparalleled knowledge and experience, convenient and exceptional service and a full range of figure skates, apparel, equipment and supplies for girls, women, boys and men. Today the company operates as an online webstore (www.ShopRainbo.com), local figure skating shop and mobile figure skating service specialist. The company also produces a line of branded figure skating tights, socks and practice wear under the Rainbo and Sporture brands. The company was acquired from an investment group by master technician and long-time manager John Rohskothen and Mr. Glastris in March 2014. Sparkl Mobile LLC Chicago, IL https://www.sparklnow.com/ Sparkl Mobile is a leading provider of mobile, eco-friendly, waterless car wash and detailing services based in Chicago, Illinois. Sparkl was founded by Lisa Souter in 2016 to solve for the inconvenience of waiting in line for a car wash. As a working mother of three boys, Lisa recognized the fast pace of daily life often pushed the car wash to the bottom of the to do list. By developing proprietary technology tools and a mobile app, along with waterless and eco-friendly products, Sparkl brings its vehicle cleaning services directly to its customers no matter where they are, virtually eliminating downtime. Mr. Glastris serves as Chairman of the board and Mr. Ellis serves as Vice President and director of the company. Wild Hare Music, LLC Chicago, IL www.wildharemusic.com The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary has been “Reggae Capital USA” for over 30 years. Originally located a block south of Wrigley Field, The Wild Hare has since August 2012 been located at 2610 N. Halsted Street (at Wrightwood) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. The Wild Hare has been privileged to host the broadest and most complete group of artists the reggae world has ever known and has a unique historical place as a showcase for reggae music worldwide The Wild Hare features local, regional and international artists performing reggae music in all its forms six nights a week. The venue also features great Caribbean cuisine and hosts private parties. Mr. Glastris and several long-time management team members of The Wild Hare acquired the assets and relocated The Wild Hare in May 2012. HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? WE'D LOVE TO HEAR MORE GET IN TOUCH Evanston Partners, LLC 1563 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200 Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847-868-3902 | Fax: 224-999-7373 Email: info@evanstonpartners.com Photos by Carl Larson Evanston Partners | All Rights Reserved | Created by Olive + Ash. Managed by Olive Street Design.