
QSR Uncut: CapitalSpring’s Jim Balis on Closures and 2025 Trends
CapitalSpring's Jim Balis discusses the state of the restaurant industry in 2025, highlighting trends and challenges facing franchisees.
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CapitalSpring's Jim Balis discusses the state of the restaurant industry in 2025, highlighting trends and challenges facing franchisees.

As we move toward 2025, the restaurant industry finds itself at a pivotal moment.

Restaurant chains target travelers for growth and brand awareness by entering airports and transit hubs.

CapitalSpring, a leading middle-market private equity and debt investment firm focused on franchised and multi-location businesses, announced that it has been recognized as an Inc.

Erik Herrmann, a partner at CapitalSpring, has shared insights on navigating capital structures amid economic challenges, including flexible refinancing options and industry-specialized investors.

Restaurants are responding to inflation by raising menu prices, and Erik Herrmann offers three strategies for operators to combat its impacts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation have been reshaping the restaurant industry for years — and anticipation for even more significant AI-driven transformations is running high in 2024.

Restaurateurs can thrive amid rising costs with strategies like adding value and leveraging technology.

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

Primetime Fitness, Michigan’s top Crunch Fitness franchise group, has inked a strategic growth partnership with private equity firm CapitalSpring as it looks to expand.

It is no secret that the restaurant industry has been on a rollercoaster the past few years.

CapitalSpring, a leading institutional investor, reflects on a year marked by significant growth and notable successes, with over $500 million of new capital invested across various transactions.

41% of restaurant franchise operators plan to invest in remodels in 2023

Choosing an investment partner is a crucial step in many franchisees’ growth trajectories.

CapitalSpring is hosting its second annual “Feed US Today” initiative, aiming to feed and donate food to as many people as possible on a single day.

CapitalSpring , a private equity firm that has invested more than $2.7 billion in 70-plus foodservice and restaurant franchises, is constantly keeping tabs on industry trends.

CapitalSpring is cautiously optimistic about the restaurant industry in 2023.

CapitalSpring, a private investment firm, provides insight on six restaurant tech solutions to combat 2022’s challenges, including inventory management and labor optimization.

Higher inflation may impact restaurants, which face higher costs for food, paper goods, and other expenses.

The restaurant industry is still facing pandemic-related challenges, including staffing issues and rising prices.

Restaurant robotics is becoming a trend to combat labor shortages, with top chains like Dennys and Saladworks adopting robot technology.

Restaurant Business features an episode of The Deeper Dive Podcast, discussing ways to navigate twin inflationary waves and labor costs.

1851 Franchise and SeoSamba continue their list of the top franchise influencers of 2022, highlighting key figures in the industry.

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