A Long-Term Partner for Leading Small Business

At Minot Legacy Partners, we build, acquire, and operate standout small businesses.


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Our Approach

Legacy-Driven

We buy and grow great small businesses—both independent and franchise—with strong fundamentals and a legacy worth building on.

Stage: Ready for sale, expansion, or franchise development

Sectors: Diversified services, light manufacturing, and franchises with strong market positioning

Financials: $2 - 20M+ revenue, consistent profitability

Customer Base: Broad with low concentration

Location: Headquartered in North America

Team: Strong existing teams, 5 - 30+ employees


About us

Building on Tradition

Minot Legacy Partners acquires and builds great small businesses, focusing on long-term success. We partner with owners and franchisors to preserve what makes a business special while driving sustainable growth.

Led by Ryan Burke—an experienced executive, fund manager, and investment banker—we are supported by expert advisors, strong capital, and deep industry relationships.

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Why Minot

Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

We stand on the shoulders of greats—people who embodied hard work and resilience. Building on their lessons, and our own stories and strengths, here's what we are about:

Integrity First

Say what you mean, do what you say. Honesty, transparency, and follow through drive everything we do.

Team Players; No Drama

Great teams win together. We value direct communication, honest feedback, and zero toxicity.

Entrepreneurial Energy

We show up, work hard, and solve problems with creativity and persistence.

Long-Term Focus

We invest in both people and businesses to grow them for the long haul.

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Contact

Get in Touch


Reach out to learn more about how we can work together: info@minotlegacy.com