In this episode of ATAR360, we sit down with Frank Grande, Mergers & Acquisitions executive and former CEO of Quirch Foods, to uncover how he helped scale a family-owned food distribution company from $300 million to over $5 billion.Frank shares his insights on mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, scaling a business, building leadership teams, preserving company culture during rapid growth, and how AI is changing the future of business.If you're an entrepreneur, founder, CEO, or business leader looking to grow your company, raise capital, or prepare for an acquisition, this episode is packed with practical lessons from someone who's done it at the highest level.Like this episode and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE.Follow our host Ariel Acosta-Rubio on Instagram @arieltadeoacostarubiohttps://www.instagram.com/arieltadeoacostarubio/Follow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/atar360podcast/facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556012784918&mibextid=LQQJ4dThis episode is sponsored by CHURROMANIA®[www.churromania.com](http://www.churromania.com)https://www.instagram.com/churromania/Timestamps:00:00 Building a $5 Billion Company01:25 From P&G to CEO04:55 Scaling Without Losing Culture08:33 Can a Business Survive Without Its Founder?11:38 Family Business & Succession17:45 Growing From $1B to $5B21:14 What Makes a Company Attractive to Buyers?27:51 Choosing the Right Investor33:09 Building Valuable Brands37:38 AI and the Future of Business