Norman will partner with private equity firms Blackstone, Bain Capital, CVC and Cinven.
Brakes, parent of M&J Seafoods, has been owned by U.S. private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier and Rice for five years.
Archie Norman, the former head of British retailer Asda, is preparing a $2.6 billion bid for foodservice firm Brakes, according to Reuters.
Norman will partner with private equity firms Blackstone, Bain Capital, CVC and Cinven.
Brakes, parent of M&J Seafoods, has been owned by U.S. private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier and Rice for five years.