NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 2, 2025-- Trident, a private equity firm specializing in U.S.-based small businesses, today announced a strategic growth investment in The LunchMaster in partnership with SagePath Capital. Concurrently, David De Souza has been named Chief Executive Officer to lead the company’s next phase of expansion. Founded in 1994 and based in Hayward, California, The LunchMaster is a prominent contract foodservice provider, serving more than 140 K-12 schools and delivering approximately 40,000 scratch-cooked, better-for-you meals daily, including vegan and gluten-free options.