Finance & M&A — page 63

Rubbish Works is an eco-minded junk removal and dumpster rental franchise that helps homeowners and businesses clear clutter while prioritizing recycling and donation.

California Pizza Kitchen is acquired by a consortium of investors, marking a new chapter in the brand's ownership and operation.

BooXkeeping expands its franchise network, adding 14 locations in nine states, and upgrades its technology.

BODYBAR Pilates, founded in 2012, operates as a national franchise with a mission to cultivate a balanced, athletic, and real community through Pilates-powered workouts.

Sprout Realty ERA Powered acquires 24Fifteen Realty with 100 agents.

dermani MEDSPA is a membership-based medical spa franchise founded in 2013, specializing in high-demand aesthetic services.

GLO30 is a doctor-founded, tech-driven, membership-based skin care franchise specializing in personalized, consistent, and accessible 30-minute facial and aesthetic treatments.

Consumers added $16 billion to their credit card debt in Q3, a 27% smaller increase than in Q3 2024.

First Financial provides small business owners with access to a wide range of lending options, including small business loans and commercial real estate loans.

Pieology Pizza has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a failed attempt to acquire and rehab underperforming franchise locations.

Franchise owners should ask three questions before borrowing, including what their obligations are beyond loan payments and how debt will impact their cash flow.

Recovr raises $1M to enter US market with AI retention software.

Franchise owners can net most of the sale price of their business

Aligned Fitness acquires 13 Club Pilates studios, expanding to 47 locations.

Maid Right is a home and business cleaning franchise focused on consistent quality and customer trust, operating as part of Premium Service Brands (PSB).

Franchise Equity Partners acquires IMO Car Wash from Driven Brands, expanding its portfolio to include 720 locations across the UK, Germany, and nine other European countries.

Proforma has earned top recognition for two standout campaigns in GDUSA's 2025 American Inhouse Design Awards, highlighting the company's creative promotional strategy and collaboration.

House Doctors, a national handyman and home improvement service, provides a comprehensive overview of its franchise cost, fees, profit, and data in its 2025 FDD.

ProLift Garage Doors provides a range of services for residential and commercial garage doors, with a mission to enhance safety, security, and aesthetics.

Lawn Squad is a lawn care franchise that provides services such as fertilization, weed control, and pest management for residential and commercial properties.

Wendy’s undergoes a transition at its top leadership position, with president and CEO Kirk Tanner departing to become president and CEO of The Hershey Company, and Ken Cook being appointed as interim CEO.

Smoothie King has received new funding through a financial partnership with a private equity firm, Main Post Partners, for accelerated growth and innovation.

Franchise Equity Partners has promoted Carlos Morales to CEO, overseeing operations across all brands under Reliable Residential.

Franchise Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest owner of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, with plans to open over 200 new locations.