Your Alternative to
Private Equity
We provide a permanent transition solution for small business owners who care about legacy, employees, and continuity.
Our Philosophy:
Built for the Long Term
We partner with small business owners to create permanent transition solutions—preserving legacy, protecting employees, and ensuring continuity for the future.
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STEWARDSHIP OVER TURNOVER
We buy to grow. We operate to strengthen. We’re not here to flip.
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EXCEEDING CUSTOMERS EXPECTATIONS
We are committed to going beyond expectations—delivering value, trust, and results in every interaction.
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ALIGNED WITH PEOPLE
Our primary stakeholders are employees, customers, and community — not external investors.
Company Profile
Storix manufactures and installs vertical carousel solutions purpose-built for medium to large grocery stores to maximize storage density, accelerate order fulfillment, and support fresher, faster service for their Online Grocery/E-Commerce programs.
Background
Storix was initially developed within CSF International before being spun out as a standalone business in 2024. The product was built in close partnership with a large national grocer to support the growth of online grocery, helping reduce labor costs, improve real estate productivity, and maintain cold-chain integrity.
Today, Storix's core competencies include manufacturing, product commercialization, and robotics. Glazer supports the company's business development efforts.
Company Profile
Energy Door Company is a Canadian-based manufacturer of high-performance glass doors and frames that primarily serves grocery stores, convenience stores and food service businesses.
Background
Founded out of necessity, Energy Door Company (EDC) was created to address rising glass door costs within CSF International, its sister company. Rather than sourcing from new suppliers, the business vertically integrated to gain control over cost, quality, and delivery.
From its inception, EDC focused on building a fully owned and optimized supply chain, allowing the company to significantly reduce costs while improving reliability. This operational control became a key differentiator, enabling EDC to lead the industry in lead times and on-time delivery. Two critical factors in securing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
Over time, EDC expanded its footprint across both Canada and the United States, establishing itself as a market leader in the commercial door space. Its growth has been driven by a combination of operational efficiency, strategic positioning, and a relentless focus on customer service.
Glazer served as the founding CFO.
Company Profile
Provider of end-to-end lifecycle solutions for refrigerated display cases, focused on extending asset life, reducing CAPEX, and improving energy performance for food retailers.
Background
Following a failed private equity-backed period, Mathieu Grenier and Jeff Glazer re-acquired the assets of CSF International in 2013 and rebuilt the business from the ground up. The initial focus was restoring customer trust through accurate, on-time delivery, followed by investments in supply chain ownership to reduce lead times and drive new customer growth.
Innovation has remained central to CSF's success, with a strong track record of developing scalable solutions for evolving retailer needs. Today, CSF is a "category of one" aftermarket service provider, offering end-to-end, turnkey solutions for large retailers' mission-critical store investments. The company employs over 1,000 people across 11 manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Glazer served as CFO, COO, and in multiple operational leadership roles.
Company Profile
Elase Med Spa is a medical aesthetics platform that provides advanced, non-surgical cosmetic treatments designed to improve skin health and appearance. Services typically include laser treatments, injectables such as Botox and fillers, body contouring, and medical-grade skincare.
Background
In 2010, Glazer launched Elase Med Spa (formerly Images Med Spa) with a single suburban location in the Chicago area. What began as one small medical spa steadily evolved into a regional brand through disciplined growth, operational excellence, and a strong focus on client experience.
Over the next 15 years, the business expanded from one location to seven locations across the Chicago suburbs, transforming into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. This growth was driven by strategic site selection, strong management systems, and an ability to identify emerging trends in the aesthetic and wellness market.
After 14 years of building and operating Images Med Spa, the company was successfully sold in 2024.
Glazer served as CEO.
WHERE WE INVEST
We partner with small businesses that have strong foundations & meaningful growth potential.
FAQ
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Glazer Holdings differs from a traditional private equity firm in its long-term approach and structure. Rather than operating on a typical 3–5 year exit timeline, Glazer Holdings acquires businesses with the intention of holding them indefinitely, which minimizes disruption for customers and employees. Without outside investors, decisions are made with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth—avoiding short-term cost-cutting measures that can negatively impact the business. Additionally, Glazer Holdings prioritizes straightforward, outright acquisitions over complex, structured deals with rolled equity, allowing business owners a cleaner, more immediate exit with full clarity on financial outcomes.
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Glazer Holdings values businesses using similar methodologies to traditional private equity firms, with a focus on clarity and consistency. After reviewing financial statements, adjustments are made to normalize EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) to reflect the true operating performance of the business post-acquisition. Glazer Holdings uses Adjusted EBITDA—rather than Seller’s Discretionary Earnings—to ensure all opportunities are evaluated on an apples-to-apples basis. From there, a valuation multiple is applied based on current market fundamentals to determine a fair and competitive purchase price.
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The timeline to close a deal varies by business, but the process at Glazer Holdings typically follows a consistent path centered on alignment and trust. It begins with an initial conversation to understand your business, goals, and ensure there’s a strong mutual fit. From there, we continue building the relationship through follow-ups while conducting thoughtful due diligence across financials, operations, and growth potential. Once aligned, we structure clear, tailored investment terms that support your long-term vision. The process is collaborative and transparent, ultimately leading to a partnership focused on sustainable growth and continuity.
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After the sale, Glazer Holdings takes a thoughtful, people-first approach to integration. In the first several months, a member of the team works closely with your business and employees to understand operations and build trust, with minimal disruption to day-to-day activities. While small improvements may be implemented early on, the focus remains on stability. Over time, Glazer Holdings supports the growth of the organization by developing existing employees, strengthening the leadership team where needed, and building a more scalable structure to drive long-term success.
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Glazer Holdings focuses its investments exclusively in Chicago and Southern Wisconsin. As owner-operators, we believe in being actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the businesses we partner with, which is why we prioritize companies headquartered within this region.
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF BUYER
Why Glazer Holdings?
Jeff Glazer invests in businesses with the goal of improving and growing them — not flipping them.
As a founder and operator who has built and scaled multiple companies, Jeff seeks business owners who are looking for an alternative to private equity and want their companies to continue thriving under long-term ownership.
Unlike traditional private equity firms, Jeff is the sole investor and decision maker, allowing for faster decisions and a more personal partnership.
The goal is simple: buy great businesses and make them better by respecting your customers, employees, vendors as well as your legacy.