Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Enhance, a Dubai-based personal training software platform for high-value, low-price (HVLP) gyms, has raised $18.2 million in equity and debt funding as it aims to scale in the U.S.
Ares Real Estate and The Scion Group acquired a four-community student housing portfolio, marking their second major joint venture transaction in the sector this year.
American Healthcare REIT has acquired six luxury senior housing communities from Kensington Senior Living for $572 million as part of a new strategic partnership.
The two-decade-old summit and its nonprofit research arm will become part of Informa, an events and academic group, with founder Susie Ellis departing early next year
Nestle will sell its mainstream vitamin brands to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion, as CEO Philipp Navratil tightens the company’s strategic focus.
Salad and Go conducted an auction Monday between 7 Brew and Dutch Bros.
LongRange Capital has finalized its $1.5 billion acquisition of Pizza Hut from Yum Brands, transitioning the legacy pizza chain into a standalone private company.
A new report examines middle-market healthcare M&A trends, including private equity's growing influence on multi-site healthcare platforms and specialized care franchises.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 01, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- H&R Block today announced applications are open for the Fund Her Future grant program.
DALLAS, August 31, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Brinker International, Inc.
Private equity-backed HighGrove Partners has expanded its Florida footprint through the acquisition of Orlando-based O&A Landscaping, a provider of commercial maintenance and irrigation services.
Terms of the asset purchase weren’t disclosed. Together, Lumin and Meridian generated about $35 million in sales over the last 12 months, according to Skyline CEO and co-founder Joe Indig.
Most franchise investors utilize financing to invest in a franchise opportunity.
Taco Bell’s parent will focus on its other brands, while Pizza Hut can begin a turnaround sheltered from the immediate pressures of public markets.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier is a retail chocolate brand that started in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1983.
John Dobelbower joins the commercial services platform to lead franchise development across a portfolio including U.S. Lawns, 1-Tom-Plumber, and MilliCare.
Keyrenter provides comprehensive residential property management services through its franchise model, combining local expertise with technology and support.
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Relation Insurance Services and McDermott Will & Schulte have appointed new leadership to focus on private equity transactions and portfolio company risk management.
Buddy's Home Furnishings is a leading rent-to-own franchise in the US, providing customers with affordable access to home essentials.
Certus has expanded its Florida presence by acquiring Palm Harbor-based Bug Master Pest Control, which will continue to operate under its original branding.
Agricultural economists said the federal government's new ground beef tariff waiver is unlikely to lower restaurant food costs, despite the policy allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef.
Milex/Mr. Transmission, a co-branded franchise offering automotive repair services, provides a comprehensive range of services, including routine oil changes and advanced transmission repairs.
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management backs away from Wendy's takeover