Finance & M&A — page 68

The SBA will halt approval on new loans during the government shutdown, potentially leaving would-be franchisees in the lurch.

Franchisors are increasingly leaving brokers for organic franchise growth, citing issues with the traditional broker model.

The Bay Club has acquired Griffin Club Los Angeles, a racquet, fitness and social institution on the city’s Westside, strengthening its Los Angeles Campus and bringing the company’s portfolio to more than 30 locations with 150,000 members.

Rochelle Spandorf is a veteran franchise attorney with Steinbrecher & Span, advising on disclosure, registration, and regulatory matters for decades.

Happinest Brands offers franchise marketing support that drives revenue through a data-driven marketing engine and in-house partnership model.

Paris Baguette , the global French-inspired bakery café franchise, has built an incredible model surrounding the neighborhood bakery café concept.

Papa Johns is a leading pizza franchise with over 3,000 U.S. restaurants and a presence in over 45 countries, offering various business models for franchisees.

Harris J. Chernow, a veteran franchise attorney, shares insights on franchising.

Ryan Whitfill, a partner at CM Law, focuses on protecting franchise brands by preserving product and service standards through training and support.

Easy Mile Fitness, a privately owned Planet Fitness franchisee, has just struck a deal with the Bravo Fit Franchise Group to acquire 17 locations.

Buying an existing franchise can involve hidden costs and requires disciplined due diligence, realistic franchise financing, and a line-by-line review of transfer requirements.

Planet Fitness franchisee Ohana Growth Partners has acquired 10 clubs in Michigan from JP Fitness and picked up a location in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, that is expected to open by the end of the year.

Franchise Equity Partners invests in 7 Crew, a 7 Brew franchisee.

Thanks to private equity (PE), Matt Buckwalter finally gets to use the psychology degree he earned in college.

Boutique fitness franchisor Xponential Fitness has divested from Lindora, the medical weight-loss and wellness chain it picked up last year, with Next Health, a fast-growing franchisor of health optimization and longevity centers, acquiring the brand.

BDO USA offers franchise-focused accounting and advisory services, including compliance, operational efficiency, and financial structuring for multi-unit operations.

The Growth Coach franchise costs $54,000 to $75,900 to start.

The headlines related to the fitness industry are typically dominated by new modalities, advanced equipment and flashy gadgets.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates, which could boost franchise growth for entrepreneurs.

BooXkeeping is a nationwide provider of outsourced bookkeeping services, offering scalable, subscription-based services to small and medium-sized businesses.

The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

RaceTrac acquires Potbelly for $566 million, positioning the chain for long-term growth and expansion.

Fresh Coat franchise costs $81,150 to $120,250 with 190+ locations.

Bookkeeping is the lifeblood of any business and franchises are no exception.