
How Inflation Is Impacting Restaurant Buying and Selling
The value of restaurants being sold increased 51% in the first quarter of 2022, with restaurants sold for a median price of $225,000, according to the BizBuySell Insight Report.
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The value of restaurants being sold increased 51% in the first quarter of 2022, with restaurants sold for a median price of $225,000, according to the BizBuySell Insight Report.

Bandon Holdings, the largest Anytime Fitness franchisee, has been acquired by Sentinel Capital Partners.

Inflation is forcing small business owners to absorb costs and raise prices, according to a new study from the NFIB.

The Growth Coach sees 20% of franchisees break sales records across the system in the first half of 2022.

Franchisors consider outward marketing to bring new franchisees into the network, with factors like franchisor establishment and availability in mind.
The SERVPRO Convention Golf Tournament raises $25,000 for the First Responder Children’s Foundation, benefiting a nonprofit for the first time since its inception.

Threshold Brands operates multiple home-service brands, including MaidPro, Men in Kilts, and Pestmaster Services, with a focus on recurring revenue models.

Pizzeria Uno, the neighborhood pizzeria franchise known all over the world as the birthplace of Chicago-style deep dish, is launching a new restaurant conversion franchise opportunity for hotel owners.
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting announces a new location in Fort Worth, Texas, with local owners Shane and Tracey Franklin at the helm.

FAT Brands, with an 850-unit pipeline, offers 17 different restaurant brands, acting as a one-stop shop for franchisees to develop their franchise businesses in their markets.
Nexterus announced Brenan Redman as the company’s chief financial officer.
Denny's Corporation completes acquisition of Keke's Breakfast Café, with a purchase price of $82.5 million and eight restaurants owned and operated by the sellers.
Payroll Vault has been ranked No. 43 on Entrepreneur’s list of top brands offering budget-friendly franchise opportunities.
Focus Brands appoints Mike Woodward as Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales, bringing 20 years of experience in the franchising industry.
George Felix joins Brinker International as Chief Marketing Officer for Chili's Grill & Bar.

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57% of US companies plan to continue hiring despite recession worries.

Home Clean Heroes , the residential cleaning franchise with 10 franchisees across five states , had a busy first half of 2022 full of impressive accolades.

A new ecomaids franchisee in Jacksonville has seen big revenue increases early after opening, with 30% increases in revenue month-to-month over the last three months.

Franchisors can boost their franchise sales by focusing on key messages and leveraging data-driven insights to drive growth in the second half of 2022.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. named G.J. Hart as President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 6, 2022.

Homefront Brands, a platform with various property services companies, uses social media to attract quality leads and connect with potential franchisees.
Mr. Neuhauser was formerly a Senior Managing Director in the Private Capital Markets Group of Stifel Nicolas & Company, and before that he served as Chief Investment Officer of FBR & Co., where he was an early member of
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is celebrating National French Fry Day with a partnership with the Big Idaho Potato Hotel, honoring its beloved side that rounds out its taste trifecta.