Erik Herrmann

Erik Herrmann discusses when franchise brands should seek strategic capital

Chris Cheek , chief development officer of Newk’s Eatery , is helping guide the brand’s next stage of franchise growth as the company sharpens its development strategy around unit-level performance.

Erik Herrmann discusses key qualities of strong franchise investment partners.

Once early success starts to take shape in building a restaurant company, founders often face a new question: should I take on an investor and what should I expect?

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Buddy's Pizza accelerates growth with a financial investment from CapitalSpring, leveraging the brand's passionate customers and deep-rooted equity.

Franchise brands prioritize communication and support during the COVID-19 pandemic, fostering a sense of community among franchisees.

The franchise industry can get to the other side of the COVID-19 crisis by gathering executive teams, working closely with franchisees, and implementing key strategies to adapt to new circumstances.

Franchising remains a safe bet for private equity investments post-COVID-19, with investors seeking stable and scalable businesses.

Meatless options are a huge trend in restaurants in 2019, and private equity firm CapitalSpring, which has invested more than $1-billion in restaurant concepts, is monitoring to see if the trend will be a fad or a long-term sales generator.

CapitalSpring has completed a significant investment in Buddy's Pizza to accelerate its growth and new store development.

CapitalSpring partners with Beef 'O' Brady's in 2017, boosting growth

CapitalSpring invests in 60 restaurant brands with $3 million initial funding

In the everyday dealings of private equity firms and big banks alike, capital structures tend to be templated rather than arising from customized strategic partnerships within a given industry.

As the economy continues on a years-long upward trajectory that began in 2011, just two years after the height of the Great Recession, small-business investing has become a more lucrative proposition for a larger and more diverse pool of entrepreneurs.

Franchise lenders heavily weigh the health of the brand in their decision-making process when evaluating loan applications.