Independent Pet Partners acquire two pet chains

Am Law 100 firm Blank Rome announced it had represented Independent Pet Partners Holdings (IPPH) in its bid to acquire two pet store chains — Especially for Pets and Pet Life.

IPPH, headed by Managing Director Michael Foss, owns and operates high-end retail pet stores including Kriser’s Natural Pet. The acquisition included a total of 27 store locations in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The acquisition that was completed in 2017, leaves Kriser’s Natural Pet with a store count of 78 locations across the US.