Craft M&A Trends: Cashless Deals, Building Platforms

Dec. 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM

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The multi-brand business model has grown in popularity for years, but in 2025, craft brewers’ “safety in numbers” mindset has come into its own. Hendler Family Brewing Company and Wilding Brands have been at the forefront of these regional partnership strategies. At Brewbound Live, they will share their strategies, the advantages and pitfalls of these transactions and how they’re approaching future deals.

Sam Hendler, Co-Founder & CEO, Hendler Family Brewing Company

Charlie Berger, Chief Development Officer, Wilding Brands