Investment follows Royal Cup’s acquisition of Farmer Brothers and supports the combined company’s continued integration and growth
August 25, 2026 – A&M Capital Strategic Investments (“AMCSI”), A&M Capital’s dedicated active minority investment strategy, is pleased to announce that it has completed a minority investment in Royal Cup Coffee and Tea (“Royal Cup” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Braemont Capital (“Braemont”). AMCSI’s investment follows Royal Cup’s May 2026 acquisition of Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. (“Farmer Brothers”) and will support the combined company’s continued integration and growth.
Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, and led by CEO Chip Wann, Royal Cup is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium coffee and tea serving the North American food service, hospitality, convenience, office and specialty coffee markets. In December 2025, Braemont partnered with Royal Cup to provide growth capital and operational support for the Company’s continued expansion.
Founded in 1912, Farmer Brothers brings an established portfolio of brands and a complementary route-based distribution and equipment service network to the combined platform. Royal Cup completed its acquisition of Farmer Brothers in May 2026.
The acquisition of Farmer Brothers advances Braemont and Royal Cup’s previously established strategy to build a scaled national coffee, tea and beverage services platform. The combination deepens Royal Cup’s presence in existing markets, extends its reach into new geographies and customer relationships, and expands its route-based distribution, equipment service and manufacturing capabilities. The combined company will operate under the Royal Cup name, with a network spanning the United States, Caribbean, Mexico and Canada across diversified end markets and customers.
“We are excited to partner with Braemont and Royal Cup as the Company enters its next phase of growth following the acquisition of Farmer Brothers,” said Thomas Slater, Partner, AMCSI. “Braemont and the Royal Cup management team have created a differentiated national beverage platform. AMCSI’s experience partnering with sponsor-backed businesses, together with the capabilities available through A&M Consulting, positions us to be a value-added minority partner as the combined company continues its integration and executes its growth plan.”
AMCSI completed its investment on August 17, 2026.
About A&M Capital
A&M Capital is a multi-strategy middle-market private equity investment firm with over $6.5 billion in commitments under management across its funds, vehicles and accounts as of June 30, 2026. The firm is led by an experienced investment team, which is augmented by a strategic association with A&M Consulting, a leading global, operationally-focused, advisory firm.
AMCSI, with total commitments under management of ~$835 million, is A&M Capital’s dedicated active minority investment strategy focused on partnering with middle market private equity firms in their core areas of expertise. AMCSI leverages the experience of its dealmaking professionals and its strategic association with A&M Consulting’s private equity services business to facilitate value-added partnership. AMCSI’s investments span a variety of industries, supporting companies with sustainable growth and value creation objectives. For more information, visit www.a-mcapital.com.
About Royal Cup Coffee and Tea
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea manufactures and distributes high-quality coffee and tea in a variety of flavors and formats. Since 1896, Royal Cup’s reach extends throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, serving customers in the food service, hospitality, convenience, office and specialty coffee markets. Built on strong history, Royal Cup’s values are the heart of their work. Read more at www.royalcupcoffee.com.
About Farmer Brothers
Founded in 1912, Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. is a national coffee roaster, wholesaler, equipment servicer and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products. The company’s product lines include organic, Direct Trade and sustainably produced coffee, as well as tea, cappuccino mixes, spices and baking/biscuit mixes.
Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. delivers extensive beverage planning services and culinary products to a wide variety of U.S.-based customers, ranging from small independent restaurants and foodservice operators to large institutional buyers, such as restaurant, department and convenience store chains, hotels, casinos, healthcare facilities and gourmet coffee houses, as well as grocery chains with private brand coffee and consumer branded coffee and tea products and foodservice distributors. The company’s primary brands include Farmer Brothers, Boyd’s Coffee, SUM>ONE Coffee Roasters, West Coast Coffee, Cain’s and China Mist. You can learn more at farmerbros.com.
About Braemont Capital
Braemont Capital is a relationship-driven investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs, family business owners, and management teams to capitalize on key growth catalysts. The firm employs a thematic investment strategy focused on high-growth opportunities where differentiated insights and experience provide a competitive advantage. The strategy leverages proprietary knowledge, deep industry expertise, and real-time market intelligence to guide sourcing, diligence, and value creation.
For Additional Information about this Investment:
Amanda Stewart
Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, A&M Capital
