DALLAS — Acuity Eyecare Group, a portfolio company of Riata Capital Group, has completed its third deal this week with the announcement Wednesday that it has acquired Gale’s Vision Source, a single-location practice in Solon, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Gale’s Vision Source has served the community since 1973 with an experienced team of compassionate eyecare professionals offering a range of comprehensive products and services, according to an announcement Wednesday. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Earlier this week, Riata announced that Acuity had acquired two...

DALLAS — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) said Tuesday that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group has acquired two separate Pittsburgh-area eyecare practices, Eyes on Regent Square (in Pittsburgh) and Clear Vision Family Eyecare, a single-location practice based in Mars, Pa. (north of Pittsburgh). The terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Acuity now owns and operates more than 100 eyecare and optometry locations across eight states that operate under 10 different local brands, according to Tuesday’s announcement. The firm also owns a large, full-service digital lab operation...

DALLAS, TX, June 5, 2019 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired a new regional eyecare practice, Gale’s Vision Source, a single location practice in Solon, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Gale’s Vision Source has proudly served their community since 1973 with an experienced team of compassionate eye care professionals offering a range of comprehensive products and services. Acuity owns over 100 locations across 8 states under 10...

DALLAS, TX, June 5, 2019 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired Clear Vision Family Eyecare, a single location practice based in Mars, Pennsylvania, located north of Pittsburgh. Since its founding in 2007, Clear Vision Family Eyecare’s continued focus has been on providing patients with an excellent eyecare experience combined with outstanding service. Acuity owns over 100 locations across 8 states under 10 different local brands,...

DALLAS, TX, June 5, 2019 - Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired a new regional eyecare practice, Eyes on Regent Square, a single location practice based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Eyes on Regent Square is well known for its state of the art technology and highly personalized service. Over the years, Eyes on Regent Square, and its founder Dr. Maureen Weldon Kamons , O.D., have received multiple awards and recognitions, such as...

DALLAS, TX, January 17, 2019 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired a new regional eyecare practice, Family Eyecare of Winterset, a single location practice based in Winterset, Iowa. Family Eyecare of Winterset has a longstanding reputation of providing superior patient care and satisfaction. Acuity owns nearly 90 locations across 8 states under 10 different local brands, as well as a large, full-service digital lab operation, The...

DALLAS—Riata Capital Group announced this morning that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group has acquired two regional eyecare businesses (ABBA Eye Care in Colorado and EyeCare Specialties in Nebraska) that operate 18 locations overall. And, at the same time, Riata reported that funds and accounts advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management have made “a substantial equity investment in Acuity” to support its growth and expansion efforts. The J.P. Morgan investment “positions Riata to achieve its stated plan of building Acuity to 200-300 locations over a three-to-five-year period through the...

DALLAS—Acuity Eyecare Group, which was formed by Riata Capital Group in 2017, has added to its management team with the addition of Dr. Benjamin Chudner, OD, as the firm’s senior medical executive. Chudner’s title is chief medical officer, and Acuity announced his new role today. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chudner into our Acuity family” chief executive officer Eric Anderson said in the announcement. “He shares a deep passion for full-scope optometry and building organizations that can deliver better outcomes for all patients and fellow physicians. His impressive background and...

DALLAS, TX — March 14, 2018 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced today that Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”) has acquired two new regional eyecare groups as of March 2018: One Hour Optical, based in the Denver market with four full-service locations including Denver, Aurora, Greenwood Village and Thornton, and one location in the Denver Health Hospital 20/20 Image Eye Centers, based in the Phoenix market with five full-service locations including Fountain Hills, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale and Chandler Jeff Fronterhouse, Managing Partner of Riata Capital Group, said: “We are excited to...

DALLAS, TX — March 12, 2018 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced today the appointment of Eric Anderson as Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), effective March 12, 2018. Anderson was also elected to the Board of Directors of Acuity Eyecare Group, effective October 2017. Acuity Eyecare Group, formed by Riata Capital in March 2017, owns and operates leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices. As of March 1, 2018, Acuity operates more than 70 optometry locations across 8 states. Acuity also owns a large full-service digital lab operation, The First...