Sizzling Platter

Bain Capital acquires Gong cha Global, a global bubble tea franchisor with over 2,200 locations across 33 markets.

Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Gong cha from TA Associates, transferring ownership of one of the world’s largest tea chains as it targets significant expansion in the U.S.

Multi-unit franchisees looking to improve profitability need to stop treating their P&L as a report card and start reading it like a story.

CapitalSpring closes over $505 million for its seventh flagship investment fund, targeting $1 billion in total commitments for the fund.

Sizzling Platter, a US restaurant franchisee, was acquired by Bain Capital in a deal reportedly worth over $1 billion, with 460+ Little Caesars locations.

However, Given says he is 100% involved in the daily operations with a constant eye on growing the business.

A franchisee can’t serve each customer. From day to day, they need teams of people to help them accomplish everything that must be done to build a successful business.

Jim Balis is the 2024 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP for achieving brand leadership with multiple brands, including Little Caesars and Wingstop.

Multi-Unit Restaurant Franchisee publishes a newsletter featuring responses from multi-unit restaurant franchisees on innovation within the franchise model.

Sizzling Platter, a restaurant group, prioritizes employee satisfaction and happiness, restructuring its focus to put its people first.

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Slim Chickens announced a deal to bring multiple locations to Idaho and Oregon, with Ted Morton targeting development in Ada County and Lane County.

Multi-unit and multi-brand operators continue to grow, with some experiencing accelerated growth during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kyle Welch signed on for his first Cold Stone Creamery location in downtown Chicago in May 2014 and now operates 43 locations in 12 states.