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Frontenac acquires Honk Technologies and CurbsideSOS

PRIVATEApr 06, 2026•3 months ago

Acquiring Company

Frontenac

Acquired Company

Honk Technologies

Los AngelesAutomotiveFleet Management

Description

Honk Technologies has announced the completion of a sale to Frontenac, alongside a strategic acquisition of CurbsideSOS. This move combines strengths to build the next generation of roadside assistance infrastructure. The combined leadership team includes former Grubhub executives, aiming to transform roadside service delivery. This acquisition is set to enhance service efficiency and customer experience in the industry.

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Company

Frontenac

About

Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST, which seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and operational excellence. Over the last 50 years, Frontenac has built a leading franchise working with over 275 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit www.frontenac.com. Media ContactTeri Tadros, Director of DevelopmentFrontenac ttadros@frontenac.com 312-759-7322 SOURCE Frontenac

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