Carty Davis

The rise of multi-brand franchisors has reshaped how brands approach growth, operations, and long-term strategy.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sellers must be realistic about the value of their business in the current environment, considering factors like segment and brand impact.

Technology is used to create business value in a post-COVID world, with franchises adapting to digital platforms and online capabilities.

Multi-brand franchisees are expanding their operations in 2021, with a focus on real estate opportunities and growth.

Capital Ideas for 2021 explores the post-Covid growth opportunities for the restaurant industry.

The article discusses the winners and losers, risks, and opportunities in the restaurant industry, real estate, and finance in a post-Covid landscape.

In the past 3 months, operators have focused their time, energy, planning, and execution on navigating through the adverse impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Expect a busy year for M&A deals in 2020, with franchise transactions outside the food space accelerating.

C Squared Advisors shares tips for multi-unit operators to preserve liquidity and find debt relief during the pandemic.

M&A trends point to 2020 as a busy year for deals, with a continued focus on asset light refranchising initiatives and franchise resales and consolidation.

Franchisees can take steps to prepare for an economic downturn, including communicating with financial stakeholders, extending maturities, and reworking credit facilities.

Franchise leaders can prepare for economic downturns by focusing on strong financials and being adaptable.

Franchise leaders can prepare for a potential economic downturn by using a CPA or tax advisor to take advantage of every available opportunity.