
The restaurant M&A ‘gold rush’ is over, investors demand proof over promises
Restaurant investors demand proof over promises with valuations at 5 to 10x EBITDA
Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Restaurant investors demand proof over promises with valuations at 5 to 10x EBITDA

Urban Gym Group acquires Iconic Health Clubs in Ireland, adding 4 clubs

Jersey Mike’s set the expected price range for its IPO at $21 to $25 per share, putting the sandwich chain’s implied valuation between $6.67 billion and $7.94 billion.

- Fast Casual - Franchising - Finance - News Jersey Mike’s launches IPO, seeking to raise up to $1B The stock is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the tick

Reformation targets $1B valuation with IPO of 14 million shares.

Jersey Mike’s has begun a road show for its proposed initial public that puts Jersey Mike’s valuation is about $8 billion.

Pet food manufacturer Forthglade has been acquired by Assisi Pet Care.

The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.
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Domino's Pizza drove meaningful order count growth in the second quarter, according to Russell Weiner, Domino's Chief Executive Officer.
Domino's reschedules Q2 2026 earnings call to 11 a.m. ET
After months of speculation, Jersey Mike's Subs Inc. said Monday it has begun a roadshow for its initial public offering, moving forward with plans to sell 43,478,261 shares of Class A common stock.
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Aruza Pest Control announced the acquisition of the Charleston, South Carolina operations of Core Pest Solutions, further strengthening Aruza's presence throughout the Southeast and reinforcing its commitment to deliveri

P. Terry's Burger Stand adopts Employee Ownership Trust to prevent private-equity buyout

Charney, along with **Criterion Real Estate Capital**, acquired the 80,000-square-foot building, which was originally a smaller 82-unit dorm next to **Riverside Church**, from an affiliate of the church for $38 million i

Dubbed “Podium,” the new series lets BFT franchisees keep 100% of ticket sales while giving current members a new reason to stay and prospective new members a way to become acquainted with the boutique fitness brand

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Hardee’s franchisee Superior Star files for bankruptcy due to $13 million acquisition costs

Proprietary deal sourcing is often a challenge for private equity firms, but starting with a strong outreach approach is key. Will Woods of B. Woods & Company sits down to discuss