Finance & M&A — page 72

Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.

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Urban Gym Group Acquires 3 Health Clubs, More Deals Ahead

Urban Gym Group Acquires 3 Health Clubs, More Deals Ahead

Urban Gym Group (UGG), the Dutch fitness and wellness operator behind edgy concepts like TrainMore and Gymbox, with a portfolio of more than 50 clubs and studios, is accelerating its expansion strategy with three new acquisitions in the Netherlands.

Tariff Toll: 44% of Small Businesses Report Revenue Drop

Tariff Toll: 44% of Small Businesses Report Revenue Drop

44% of small business owners report revenue declines tied to tariffs and ongoing uncertainty, with 20% fearing their businesses won’t survive into 2026 if trade war policies persist or escalate.

bb.q Chicken Franchise Cost, Fees, & Profit

bb.q Chicken Franchise Cost, Fees, & Profit

bb.q Chicken is an international Korean fried chicken franchise with over 3,500 locations worldwide and a scalable opportunity for entrepreneurs.

CapLadder Business Credit Builder

CapLadder Business Credit Builder

CapLadder offers business credit building services to small and mid-sized businesses, helping them access credit tied to their Employer Identification Number.

Planet Fitness Franchisee Raises $24K+ for Make-a-Wish

Planet Fitness Franchisee Raises $24K+ for Make-a-Wish

Planet Fitness franchisee National Fitness Partners has raised more than $24,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, marking its second year supporting the nonprofit through a spring fundraising campaign.

Champion Franchise Marketing & PR Agency

Champion Franchise Marketing & PR Agency

Champion is a best-in-class PR and digital media agency that has earned national acclaim for its franchise development services, brand storytelling, and high-impact media strategies.