Why Choose Us
Hans G. Sohlen, has specialized in capital formation for franchised, distribution and multi-unit retail businesses for the past twenty years. His involvement in franchise transactions totals in excess of three billion dollars.
Mr. Sohlen started up First Bank System's (now US Bank) Franchise Industries Division in 1987. Over a two and a half year period he built a successful Franchise Finance Division with a $170MM portfolio of loans. The business focused on re-financing and re-capitalizing seasoned, multi-unit operators in prominent franchise concepts nationwide. Customers included franchisees/licensees of Jack in the Box, Ben Franklin, Perkins, Burger King, Hardee's and Midas.
In 1990 Mr. Sohlen co-founded SohlenRosenfeld Capital, a company that focused on institutional placement of senior, subordinated and mezzanine financings in the $2-15 million range for franchised and multi-unit retail businesses. Equity and debt placement, advisory and merger and acquisition services were provided to a number of franchisors and concepts including Arrow Prescription Centers, Big O Tires, Bruegger's Bagels, Champion Auto Stores, Deck the Walls, Grease Monkey International, Perkins, Peter Piper Pizza and TGI Friday's.
Mr. Sohlen joined Atherton Capital as Senior Vice President in 1997. He originated and funded over $250 million in foodservice, quick lube and gas stations/convenience store loans such as Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Denny's, Jiffy Lube, KFC, Midas and Wendy's.
Mr. Sohlen formed Sohlen Franchise Advisors in 2001.