
Princeton Equity Group Raises $1.3 Billion in Fund III
Princeton Equity Group raised $1.3 billion in a recent round of funding, the money will enhance its capabilities to invest in multi-location businesses, including franchisors.
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Princeton Equity Group raised $1.3 billion in a recent round of funding, the money will enhance its capabilities to invest in multi-location businesses, including franchisors.

IFPG founder Don Daszkowski has transitioned to Executive Chairman to focus on M&A, while Matt Otskey steps into the CEO role to lead the franchise broker network.

Private equity firms have long invested in franchise brands, but a recent Franchise Times article highlighted another area drawing increased attention: the companies that help franchises grow behind the scenes.

Nothing Bundt Cakes approaches 1,000 units after $2 billion sale to KKR

This week’s episode of A Deeper Dive features Brian Britton, CEO of the treat chain Kilwins.

KKR will buy Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital for $2 billion, inside sources say.

IFPG acquires Business Alliance Inc., expanding its franchise growth platform.

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced the sale of Shipley Do-Nuts to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Number of new brands in franchising grows 19% since Covid

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners sells Tropical Smoothie Café, a phenomenal investment with robust franchise development activity and exceptional same-store sales growth.

Dogtopia expands its presence in North America with 43 new locations in 2023, bringing the total number of open locations to 266 and 500+ licenses awarded.

FASTSIGNS has 760 locations worldwide, with 60 U.S. units in continuous operation throughout the calendar year.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa won the Zor Award, beating two other brands, according to Franchise Times, and attributes its success to its corporate team and franchisees.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2019 // PRNewswire // - Nothing Bundt Cakes ("NBC"), a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners ("LLCP"), announced today that it has successfully acquired six NBC franchisee bakeries

Franchising is experiencing a growth phase, with a remarkable increase in unit count and system-wide revenue, as well as the emergence of new brands.