Following the acquisition of a multi-unit franchise operation of a national fast-food brand, the company was struggling to achieve the operating performance levels to fund its operations and perform on its debt obligations. The challenges included staffing shortages, rising costs, declining revenues, and underperforming locations – most of which were...
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A chain hotel based in the Southwest was experiencing a dispute between the managing and minority members regarding alleged financial improprieties and business mismanagement. MCA was referred by the mediator to conduct a forensic review of the hospitality company’s financial records to assess their accuracy and investigate potential irregularities; to...
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Prior to the pandemic, a multibillion-dollar international commercial lender loaned over $30 million to a commercial real estate developer secured by a mixed-use real estate property in a major Western city. Within two years, the borrower failed to meet its covenant requirements, going into default, and subsequently failed to make...
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Following the sale of all locations of a $30 million themed restaurant chain, the buyer alleged misrepresentation and fraud on the part of the seller. MCA Financial Group was retained as an expert witness for the seller in an arbitration in which the buyer’s claims included allegations of fraud, specifically...
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MCA Financial Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelley Gastineau as Managing Director. With more than two decades of experience in litigation consulting, risk and resilience analysis, and the application of economics and finance to complex disputes, Kelley brings a wealth of expertise to the firm’s growing team....
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MCA Financial Group was engaged as a financial expert in a complex litigation matter involving a senior executive recruited to lead operations for a major resort development project. The project ultimately failed, triggering a dispute over significant unpaid compensation and denied investment opportunities that had been central to the executive’s...
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MCA Financial Group served as the financial advisor to a national commercial lender regarding the bankruptcy of a multi-location craft beverage company. The borrower, which operated brewpubs and distributed beer and spirits throughout the western United States, filed for Chapter 11 protection under Subchapter V. The lender engaged MCA to...
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Reprinted from Sarah Lapidus • Arizona Republic PHOENIX, AZ (Oct. 22, 2024) – A court-appointed financial professional will manage all property owned by the son and daughter-in-law of Santa Cruz County's former treasurer, who is facing a lawsuit for allegedly embezzling roughly $39 million in public funds. That's according to a Pima...
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MCA Financial Promotes Excellence On July 1st, 2024, MCA Financial Group proudly announces the promotion of Daniel Gushin from Director to Managing Director, recognizing his exceptional contributions and leadership within the firm. Morrie Aaron, CEO of MCA Financial Group, highlights Daniel’s extensive expertise in turnaround & restructuring, litigation consulting,...
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MCA Financial Group was engaged by a national firm specializing in providing surety bonds to the transportation industry. The firm had initiated legal proceedings against its former lawyer, alleging breach of fiduciary duty, malpractice, and fraud. The core claim was that the former lawyer had orchestrated actions to transfer ownership...
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