We Acquire and Grow Gritty, High-Performing Service Businesses with Heart
We’re the long-term home for simple, profitable businesses—often franchise or founder-built—where legacy matters, teams are family, and the work speaks louder than the hype
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Trusted by the best companies
Sweet One Hundred is a long-term operator of gritty, service-driven businesses.
We acquire and grow high-margin, low-complexity businesses across the U.S.—often franchise or founder-built—where culture, community, and execution matter most. Our approach is hands-on, fast-moving, and built on trust.
We’re not a private equity fund. We’re builders. We roll up our sleeves, do the work, and carry forward the legacy sellers worked hard to create.
Built to Operate. Committed to Legacy
Operators, Not Financiers
We run what we buy, with pride and precision.
People Over
Profit
We preserve the culture and legacy behind each business
Local, Lasting Impact
We grow businesses rooted in their communities.
How We Honor What You’ve Built
We don’t just invest — we roll up our sleeves and operate. At Sweet One Hundred, we acquire high-performing service businesses and run them with discipline, humility, and heart. Our mission is to honor the legacy of founders by building businesses.
Business Selection
What We Look For? We zero in on high-margin, low-complexity businesses — often franchise or founder-built — with strong teams and steady cash flow.
Business Evaluation
Diligence That Respects Your Time. We move quickly but thoroughly — getting to know your business, your team, and what makes it work. We value candor, not perfection.
Ethical Deals
Straightforward Terms. No Games. We make fair, transparent offers backed by real intent to close. Our word matters. So does yours.
Operational Excellence
We Run What We Buy — with Grit and Playbooks. We don’t hand off. We step in. Our experienced operators follow proven systems—and invest in people who care.
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The Right Fit: Businesses with Grit, Margins, and Room to Run
We acquire service businesses that are simple, profitable, and ready to scale—especially those built by hardworking founders who care about what happens next. We target businesses that are simple, profitable, and regionally scalable.
Criteria: $500K+ EBITDA, 20%+ margins, $2M–$20M revenue
Sectors: Restaurants, STRs, Health & Wellness, Salon Suites, Home Services, Senior Care, B2B Services, Pet, Education, Niche Wholesale, Light Manufacturing
Transition: Retiring/transitioning owner
Location
Regionally scalable or remote-friendly from San Diego
Seller Profile
Low complexity, recurring revenue, <20 staff/location, low customer concentration
Community
Businesses with strong reputations in their local communities, and owners who value service, team stability, and continuity
Structure
Few decision-makers, strong frontline teams, repeatable workflows
Meet the Operators Behind Sweet One Hundred
We’re not just investors—we’re entrepreneurs, operators, and builders. With roots in hospitality, real estate, and growth operations, we bring roll-up-your-sleeves execution and long-term thinking to every business we acquire.We’re not just investors—we’re entrepreneurs, operators, and builders. With roots in hospitality, real estate, and growth operations, we bring roll-up-your-sleeves execution and long-term thinking to every business we acquire.
We believe great companies are built by great people. Our job is to carry that legacy forward—with discipline, humility, and care. We’re a group of entrepreneurs, operators, and builders committed to running exceptional businesses. With experience in hospitality, real estate, and operations, we bring both vision and execution to every company we own.
Michael DiNorscia — Founder & Managing Partner
Our Holdings
We’re proud to support and grow brands with loyal teams, strong cultures, and meaningful opportunities for expansion:
Cucina Enoteca – A beloved California-based restaurant group celebrated for its elevated dining experiences and design-forward environments.
Burger Lounge – A fast-casual “better burger” brand that champions simplicity, sustainability, and clean ingredients.
Broken Yolk Café – A legacy breakfast and brunch franchise with deep Southern California roots and compelling national growth potential.
Carnitas Snack Shack – A high-volume quick-service concept on the Embarcadero with passionate local following, strong brand equity, and scalable operational upside.
These are the types of businesses we’re built to grow—hospitality-driven, community-rooted, and operationally resilient.
Why Work With Us?
We’re a different kind of buyer: fast-moving, values-driven, and committed to the long game. We show up with empathy, keep our word, and care deeply about what happens next.
Speed & Certainty of Close
We move quickly and follow through — because we know sellers value momentum and confidence.
No Bureaucracy or Fund Timelines
We’re not fund managers or boardroom investors. We’re direct owners with the flexibility to act when the fit is right.
Respect for Legacy and Team
We treat people like people — not line items. Sellers can trust we’ll honor what they built, and support the teams that made it work.
Our Values & Culture
At Sweet One Hundred, we believe great businesses are built on great values. These aren’t just words on a wall — they’re how we show up every day, in every decision, in every community we serve.
Authenticity
We lead with transparency and truth, always.
Caring and Kindness
We treat our team members and partners with respect and humanity.
Perseverance
We push through challenges and never settle.
Passion
We care deeply about the work we do and the lives we impact.
Accountability
We own our outcomes and honor our commitments.