Finance & M&A — page 135

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Main Squeeze Juice Company ®, the 28-unit juice bar and smoothie chain, hit the ground running in 2023 with an impressive first quarter.

Property Management Inc. closes out Q1 2023 with 12 new locations and impressive revenue growth, reaching 400 units and a 2,252% growth rate.

Champs Chicken is a fried chicken concept with 424 locations, offering amazing service, ultimate food experience, and a fun atmosphere.

Franchisees often need financing for initial fees, real estate, build-out, and equipment, with many seeking support for 80% or more of startup costs.

KFC U.S. names Jonathan Ojany as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2023, with a focus on building and executing a winning strategy.

Burger King is closing 27 locations in seven states, including nine in Minnesota, due to weak sales and low profitability.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Main Squeeze Juice Company ®, the 28-unit juice bar and smoothie chain, has acquired Tennessee-based I Love Juice Bar, a 23-unit brand with locations primarily in Tennessee and Texas.

The Jean Griswold Foundation raises $100,000 for future caregivers, providing financial support to advance their careers and improve job satisfaction.

Skyhawks Sports Academy is a leading provider of sports-based camps, after-school programs, and leagues for children aged 4-12, with a focus on skill-based instruction.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting has acquired a new office in Bloomington, Illinois, expanding its presence in central Illinois.

Sale-leaseback transactions challenge the perception that owning real estate is the most lucrative strategy for businesses in today’s economy.

Premier Martial Arts is a franchise brand that specializes in teaching karate, krav maga, and kickboxing for children and adults, with a focus on empowering lives through martial arts.

Unleashed Brands appoints Eric Schechterman as Vice President of Franchise Finance to support franchisee development funding.

Lululemon Athletica could be exiting the hardware space altogether, with the athleisure brand reportedly looking to sell Mirror, the connected fitness device it spent half a billion dollars on in 2020 amid the pandemic.

Potbelly Corporation announced the date for the release of its first quarter 2023 financial results.

The Exercise Coach is an emerging fitness concept that focuses on the 50-and-older population, providing customized workout sessions and individualized coaching.

Office Evolution is a coworking franchise with over 140 locations in the United States.

Mr. Appliance is a mobile appliance repair concept with over 290 locations across North America, offering recession-resilient and sustainable business opportunities to its franchisees.

Adam and Charlee Ruben, established franchisees of Snapology, have acquired three existing and five new Premier Martial Arts locations, expanding their portfolio with Unleashed Brands.

Investing lessons from 2022 include staying calm and looking to the long term, as the global market experienced a traumatic year.

Founder Mark Kulkis was disappointed with California’s lack of options for chopped salads.

Checkers and Rally's have been in business for over 30 years, with a combined 1,000 locations in the US and abroad.

A Scoop Soldiers franchisee reaches $900,000 in revenue, highlighting the brand's growth and success.

Stanley Steemer has been cleaning carpet since 1947, with a network of over 275 independently owned and operated franchises and company-owned locations.