Michael Serruya

Managing Director at SPE - Serruya Private Equity

📍 Markham, Ontario, Canada

Michael Serruya is the Managing Director of Serruya Private Equity (SPE), a firm focused on investing in and growing franchise brands. He has extensive leadership experience as the former CEO of Kahala Brands and Chairman of Global Franchise Group, which includes well-known brands like Cold Stone Creamery and Round Table Pizza.

His professional journey is deeply connected to family, having built his business empire alongside his brother, Aaron Serruya. This partnership has been a cornerstone of their success, from their first venture to their current private equity firm, showcasing a strong foundation in family-led entrepreneurship.

Unique fact: Michael co-founded the globally recognized Yogen Früz frozen yogurt chain with his brother in 1986 when he was just 20 years old.

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Experience

8 Years

Current Role

Managing Director

Job Level

Mid-senior

Location

Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Franchise Growth

His career is defined by acquiring and scaling franchise systems, including Kahala Brands and Global Franchise Group, managing a portfolio of numerous consumer food brands.

Brand Acquisitions

As Managing Director of Serruya Private Equity, his primary focus is identifying and purchasing promising consumer brands to add to their investment portfolio.

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Career

Work history

8-2016

Managing Director

SPE - Serruya Private Equity

12-2018 - 7-2021

Chairman of the Board

Global Franchise Group (GFG Management, LLC)

5-2013 - 8-2016

CEO

Kahala Brands

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