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title: "Forbes: The Impact of Private Equity on the Franchise Industry"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/9147fcab-1c1f-4fbe-9012-837e7bf105e4
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/forbes-the-impact-of-private-equity-on-the-franchise-industry-2710940
category: "Franchisors"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Franchisors"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2019-09-05T19:14:01.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:32:02.628Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/4824e88ff0574b9c489cc0e84e01cf347180.jpg
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# Forbes: The Impact of Private Equity on the Franchise Industry

**TL;DR:** Private equity has become a potential vehicle for growth for franchisors, with many firms representing a capital infusion that can yield impressive returns. Steve Beagelman, president and CEO of SMB Franchise Advisors, addressed private equity's entrance into the franchise space in a recent column for Forbes.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2019-09-05. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/forbes-the-impact-of-private-equity-on-the-franchise-industry-2710940).*

## Story

Private equity and franchising have become a lot closer in recent years, though many franchisors still don't know much about PE as a potential vehicle for growth. In a recent column for Forbes, SMB Franchise Advisors president and CEO Steve Beagelman addressed private equity's entrance into the franchise space.

The capital infusion private equity represents, Beagelman explained, has the potential to yield impressive returns for many franchisors—so long as brands are willing to open themselves up to outside influence, of course.

"Franchisors must refine the type of [private equity] firm they’re targeting," Beagelman writes. "Are you interested in pursuing an investment from a small boutique firm or a huge firm with global reach? If neither, where do you fit in between? When exploring potential private equity partners, take the specifics of your brand into account. ... You will want to find a partner that fits your model and can help you reach your growth goals in a manner that appeals to you, as well as your preferred level of involvement."

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- private equity (topic)
- Forbes (company)
- SMB Franchise Advisors (company)
- capital infusion (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/forbes-the-impact-of-private-equity-on-the-franchise-industry-2710940). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/9147fcab-1c1f-4fbe-9012-837e7bf105e4).