They Span Industries, But Share A Common Vision.
It’s what gets us up in the morning: building businesses and realizing opportunities with talented people who share the same vision. We fulfill this mission with companies in industries ranging from telecommunications to boutique fitness. Rather than focusing on a specific product or service, our goal is creating long-term value with promising businesses.
Eggs Up Grill
Eggs Up Grill is one of the fastest-growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch franchises in the country. Named FSR Breakout Brand of the Year and ranked as the #1 breakfast franchise by Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® three years in a row, Eggs Up Grill is experiencing record growth. Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, Eggs Up Grill has over 170 restaurants open, under development, or committed to open by local franchise partners.
Piedmont Beverage Co.
Piedmont Beverage Co. ("PBC") is a franchisee of 7 Brew, a rapidly growing drive-thru beverage chain offering a diverse menu of espresso-based coffee, chillers, teas, infused energy, sodas, and more, all served with a focus on speed, quality, and cultivating kindness. Based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, PBC develops and operates stands across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Pupco
Founded in 1973 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Power-Utility Products Co. (PUPCO) is a master distributor of critical components for the electrical, waterworks, PVF, and telecom infrastructure end-markets. PUPCO serves as a supply chain partner to its customers by providing industry-leading product availability and unparalleled lead times. With multiple locations around the country, PUPCO serves a national customer base. PUPCO prides itself in consulting with its distribution customers to provide just-in-time, comprehensive product solution sets.
Rugged Solutions America
Rugged Solutions America (RSA) is a leading provider of ultra-durable computing solutions for first responders and mobile professionals operating in demanding environments. With a complete line of fully rugged products and services, including Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, RSA’s solutions provide unparalleled reliability and performance in the field. RSA empowers critical workers across the country to focus on their vital roles without wondering if their equipment is up to the task.
SETCOM
Setcom is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing communication systems and headsets for use in extreme environments. Founded in 1970, Setcom’s advanced, durable equipment solutions ensure reliable communication in noisy settings and are depended on by fire and emergency services, police motor units, and countless industrial operators across the country.
Global Medical Imaging
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Global Medical Imaging (GMI) sells new and fully reconditioned ultrasound equipment as well as delivers a comprehensive suite of products and services to support biomedical and clinical engineering service providers.
Pure Barre
Pure Barre is the largest player in barre-inspired boutique fitness with over 450 studios in the United States and Canada. The Pure Barre technique is a low-impact, highly effective, full-body workout that utilizes the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements to create long, lean muscles. Because the technique is both low-impact and results-driven, Pure Barre has broad appeal and has cultivated a loyal following in each of its markets.
Mobile Communications America
Mobile Communications America (MCA) is the leading provider of lifecycle communication solutions that enhance safety, security, and operating efficiency. MCA designs, deploys, and manages the complete communication solutions lifecycle for government agencies, public safety organizations, first responders, military, public services, utilities and manufacturers.
Eggs Up Grill
Eggs Up Grill is one of the fastest-growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch franchises in the country. Named FSR Breakout Brand of the Year and ranked as the #1 breakfast franchise by Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® three years in a row, Eggs Up Grill is experiencing record growth. Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, Eggs Up Grill has over 170 restaurants open, under development, or committed to open by local franchise partners.
Piedmont Beverage Co.
Piedmont Beverage Co. ("PBC") is a franchisee of 7 Brew, a rapidly growing drive-thru beverage chain offering a diverse menu of espresso-based coffee, chillers, teas, infused energy, sodas, and more, all served with a focus on speed, quality, and cultivating kindness. Based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, PBC develops and operates stands across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Pupco
Founded in 1973 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Power-Utility Products Co. (PUPCO) is a master distributor of critical components for the electrical, waterworks, PVF, and telecom infrastructure end-markets. PUPCO serves as a supply chain partner to its customers by providing industry-leading product availability and unparalleled lead times. With multiple locations around the country, PUPCO serves a national customer base. PUPCO prides itself in consulting with its distribution customers to provide just-in-time, comprehensive product solution sets.
Rugged Solutions America
Rugged Solutions America (RSA) is a leading provider of ultra-durable computing solutions for first responders and mobile professionals operating in demanding environments. With a complete line of fully rugged products and services, including Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, RSA’s solutions provide unparalleled reliability and performance in the field. RSA empowers critical workers across the country to focus on their vital roles without wondering if their equipment is up to the task.
SETCOM
Setcom is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing communication systems and headsets for use in extreme environments. Founded in 1970, Setcom’s advanced, durable equipment solutions ensure reliable communication in noisy settings and are depended on by fire and emergency services, police motor units, and countless industrial operators across the country.
Global Medical Imaging
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Global Medical Imaging (GMI) sells new and fully reconditioned ultrasound equipment as well as delivers a comprehensive suite of products and services to support biomedical and clinical engineering service providers.
Pure Barre
Pure Barre is the largest player in barre-inspired boutique fitness with over 450 studios in the United States and Canada. The Pure Barre technique is a low-impact, highly effective, full-body workout that utilizes the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements to create long, lean muscles. Because the technique is both low-impact and results-driven, Pure Barre has broad appeal and has cultivated a loyal following in each of its markets.
Mobile Communications America
Mobile Communications America (MCA) is the leading provider of lifecycle communication solutions that enhance safety, security, and operating efficiency. MCA designs, deploys, and manages the complete communication solutions lifecycle for government agencies, public safety organizations, first responders, military, public services, utilities and manufacturers.
WJ have truly been exceptional partners, providing support, perspective, and expertise as we have more than tripled the size of our business. Their commitment to being “good partners in good times and great partners in difficult times” was never more true than when we navigated through the Pandemic. Through their guidance and support, our objective to successfully scale the Eggs Up Grill business and significantly increase value never changed. This is my 3rd experience working with private equity and I find the WJ relationship to be uniquely effective, enabling leadership to successfully run their business.
Ricky Richardson, Eggs Up Grill CEO