Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Thryv’s new Breesy AI integration provides franchisors with deeper visibility into how local marketing spend converts into completed jobs and revenue across their networks.
The fitness software leader has acquired Replify to integrate AI-driven communication agents into the workflows of major brands including Gold’s Gym and UFC Gym.
The commercial services franchise platform has appointed industry veteran Michael Abramson, formerly of Xponential Fitness, to oversee operations across its multi-brand portfolio.
The $26 million Series A round will fund the expansion of Flourish Health's in-home mental health services for young people with complex needs.
The Grammy-nominated artist joins the juice and smoothie franchise as an equity stakeholder to accelerate expansion across South Florida and beyond.
Momentum Environmental, a portfolio company of Nonantum Capital Partners, has acquired the assets of New York-based Corbett Industrial Cleaning Services to expand its regional footprint.
Industry experts discuss diversifying funding sources, including revenue-based financing and franchising, to fuel long-term expansion for boutique fitness and wellness brands.
Louis Dirocco acquired two Beef 'O' Brady's units at 26 years old.
7-Eleven has appointed Mauricio Leyva as its new CEO, effective August 1, to lead the company's next phase of growth.
Create Restaurant Group acquires Hazelwood Food and Drink for $23.1 million.
Nazca Capital and Triumph Higher Education announce acquisitions in the Spanish leisure and education sectors, involving multi-unit experience centers and culinary institutions.
Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. acquires Pep Boys for $700 million, adding 800 locations to its portfolio.
Three experts discuss restaurant financing options and importance of pacing yourself.
Blackstone ’s growth continued unabated in the first half of 2026, as the firm leveraged its enormous data center and AI platform to report strong shareholder returns. In the secon
Nazca Capital, through its Nazca Opportunities strategy, has completed an acquisition of a majority stake in Madrid Artes Digitales (MAD), a creator, producer, licensor and operator of immersive cultural experiences.
GA Group, which is backed by Oaktree Capital Management, has acquired Trampe Settles, a Dallas-based family law litigation support firm.
Bregal Sagemount, a growth-focused private equity firm, has agreed to become majority shareholder of ATOZ Services, an independent Luxembourg-based fund services platform.
How will Jersey Mike’s upcoming IPO impact the market for restaurant mergers and acquisitions?
National Business Capital CEO Joe Camberato discusses deal timing and capital readiness
Platform Investments One Equity Acquires United WELD from Bernhard. One Equity Partners agreed to acquire United WELD Holdings, the parent company of EPIC Piping and BendTec, from
Fundamental Advisors has acquired BlueSky Helicopters, a Southern California-based aerial services operator focused primarily on firefighting, utility services and other essential aviation services.
Vesterra Capital Partners (formerly known as Comvest Private Equity) has acquired PHFM, a Columbus, Ohio-based facilities maintenance platform, from Powerhouse Services, a Lincolnshire Management portfolio company.
Camden Partners-backed Triumph Higher Education has acquired the Culinary Institute of Barcelona (CIB), a private international culinary school located in Spain.
ComForCare is a non-medical home care franchise with over 250 locations