About Us

Experts in Consumer M&A

At Arculis, our mission is to bring Wall-Street level representation to consumer businesses in the lower middle market, helping them navigate growth, transition, or exit through clear strategy, strong relationships, and precise execution.

20+

Deals Completed

10+

Years of Experience

$1B+

in Value Created

Jonathan Chadick

The Arculis Team

Meet the Founder

Jonathan brings over a decade of capital markets and M&A experience, specifically consumer-focused M&A across both service and product businesses.

BS in Economics from

MBA from the

Before founding Arculis, he served as Vice President at Ardent Advisory Group and MOK Advisors, where he led transactions for businesses with membership-driven models and multi-unit growth strategies, helping maximize market value through strategic positioning and new unit development.

At Arculis, he combines institutional discipline with a founder-first mindset, working closely with business owners to tell their story, chart their growth, and execute their next defining move.

The Arculis Team

Meet the Founder

What Sets Arculis Apart

Consumer Market Focus

We specialize in consumer M&A across industries like fitness, restaurants, retail, and car wash, bringing sharp market insight and strong founder relationships.

Consumer Market Focus

We specialize in consumer M&A across industries like fitness, restaurants, retail, and car wash, bringing sharp market insight and strong founder relationships.

Tailored for the Lower Middle Market

Our model is tailored for businesses in the $1–20M EBITDA range. We deliver Wall Street-quality advisory, right-sized for scale and value.

Tailored for the Lower Middle Market

Our model is tailored for businesses in the $1–20M EBITDA range. We deliver Wall Street-quality advisory, right-sized for scale and value.

High-Credibility Leadership

Arculis is led by senior professionals with top-tier backgrounds in M&A, law, and real estate development, bringing expertise and trust to every transaction.

High-Credibility Leadership

Arculis is led by senior professionals with top-tier backgrounds in M&A, law, and real estate development, bringing expertise and trust to every transaction.

A Network Beyond the Deal

With 20+ transactions closed and a decade of finance, business, and sports connections, we connect clients to buyers and offer access to strategic partners in branding, supply, and operations for long-term growth.

A Network Beyond the Deal

Testimonials

Hear From Our Clients

“You can tell he truly cares about his clients...”

Jonathan ran a smooth process that led to a successful addition to our portfolio with this recent acquisition. We appreciated his high-quality materials and partnership mentality when it comes to M&A. You can tell he truly cares about his clients and wants to set the partnership group up for future success beyond just the transaction. We look forward to working with him again in the future.