C Squared Advisors

For many multi-unit and franchise operators, building a business is about more than just restaurants, stores, or EBITDA.

If you’re a multi-unit operator or franchisee considering selling your business, one of the first decisions is whether to hire an investment banker or run the process yourself.

For many multi-unit operators, opening the first location feels like the hardest step, but after advising hundreds of clients across brands and markets, I have learned that the true “growth…

Private equity investments can accelerate growth for brands and operators

In franchising, multi-unit operators know that not all locations perform equally.

The franchise and restaurant industries are on the brink of a significant resurgence in M&A activity.

Diversification is a key strategy for mitigating risks and enhancing growth opportunities.

Investing in up-and-coming franchise brands can offer a prime opportunity for franchisees seeking to harness innovation and drive growth within the multi-unit industry.

A successful M&A integration requires investing in culture, coaching, and mentoring to ensure a smooth transition and realization of the full potential of the merger or acquisition.

When selling a business, professional and personal planning should begin 12-18 months before initiating a formal sale process.

The process of opening a new franchise location involves common steps, including getting funding, finding the right site, training your crew, and navigating the economy, which is still a mixed bag.

Investing in technology is crucial for businesses considering sale, to remain competitive and maximize value.

Operators with multiple locations and real estate holdings must consider risks and opportunities when expanding or selling their business.

The franchise industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape.

Multi-unit operators face significant macroeconomic challenges, including rising interest rates and reduced capital availability.

Potential franchisees considering a sale must seriously contemplate if this is the right time to sell their franchised units, given rising costs and restricted access to capital.

Optimism is fading for a fourth-quarter rush of successful franchise M&A and financing deals due to headwinds and regulatory challenges.

Franchisors and franchisees adapt to new challenges related to inflation, staffing issues, and supply chain limitations, requiring strategic alliances and evolving business models.

Franchisors share their perspectives on what they look for in franchisee transfers, including the level of franchisor involvement in the process.

A subset of franchise operators with deep pockets are muscling through challenges and finding opportunities to buy and sell, despite a puzzling real estate environment.

The pandemic is affecting M&A for multi-unit operators, with labor, commodities, and supply chain issues remaining at the forefront.

Passing It On: 3 options for succession planning in a post-Covid world, highlighting the importance of long-term planning and succession strategies.

Great Plains Capital invests in Toppers Pizza to fund growth opportunities, citing the brand's strong position in the pizza delivery segment.

Companies and franchise owners should prioritize the evaluation and review of their estate and succession plans in a post-Covid world.