Finance & M&A — page 13

Playa Bowls is a fast-casual franchise specializing in acai bowls, pitaya bowls and other superfruit-based menu items.

Company's differentiated model based on Socialization-as-a-Service, positive reinforcement and enrichment resonates with pet parents.

The chain plans to sell itself to a long-term partner that shares a similar brand mindset that can set it up for long-term success.

Colonial Group has acquired Foster Fuels, a diversified distributor of fuel, propane and lubricants as well as a provider of fueling solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and government customers across the U.S.

As announced on September 1, 2026, Red Robin completed the substantial majority of the closings under its three refranchising transactions with Op Burgers, LLC, Kuber Oregon, LLC and Kuber Washington, LLC, and Evergreen Dining LLC.

ALEXIS LAUREN, the ultra-luxe, founder-led medspa brand known for pairing medical-grade aesthetic treatments with elevated hospitality, is building on strong momentum as it prepares to open its first Orlando location…

LTC Properties is accelerating its senior housing investment strategy with a $160 million acquisition and divesting two non-senior housing operating portfolio portfolios.

Deaconess Associations Incorporated (DAI) has closed on its acquisition of 24 home health locations and seven hospice locations from HCA Healthcare.

The same-store sales performance across the industry can best be described as “choppy” of late, particularly amid a heavy value environment.

Honestly Good Chicken Fingers partners with Serruya Private Equity for global expansion.

A group of Quad Cities investors has acquired Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, taking ownership of the brand’s franchising company and three company-owned restaurants in Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa.

Gong cha rises to No. 129 on Franchise Times' Top 400 with 8.8% sales growth

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.

Neighborhood Barre is a boutique fitness brand offering inclusive barre workouts for all fitness levels, founded in 2011 by Katy Richardson in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Take a limited-service restaurant turning over $1.5 million a year.

CarePatrol generated more than $5M in systemwide revenue in August, representing 8% growth compared with August 2025.

An acquisition can close on Friday and leave a multi-unit operator running a different company by Monday.

Voodoo Brewing Co. franchise costs $466,500 to $1,875,000 to start.

Franchise owners can determine business value by focusing on cash flow.

West Shore Home acquires Wonder Windows, expands in New York

The transaction represents another step in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.’s ongoing efforts to simplify its business, increase its focus on its primary brands, and allocate resources toward the opportunities it believes offer t

7 Brew buys 60+ Salad and Go units for $123M

Dog Training Elite offers a comprehensive suite of dog-training services, including obedience training and therapy dog training.

HomeWell sets growth record with 33 franchise deals in 2026