Finance & M&A — page 76

Crunch Fitness franchisee powerhouse CR Fitness Holdings has acquired nine 24 Hour Fitness gyms in the Miami and Orlando area, which will be rebranded and outfitted with Crunch’s new 3.0 design template featuring elevated aesthetics.

Shipley opened 10 new shops in Q1, up 150% over Q1 2024, including its first North Carolina shop, which experienced the most successful opening in recent history.

Minuteman Press franchisees Melanie Collao and Gary Biala grow sales through acquisition.

The franchise and restaurant industries are on the brink of a significant resurgence in M&A activity.

Guidant Financial provides franchise funding solutions to drive growth for franchise brands.

The markets are moved by animal spirits and not by reason, with President Trump's commanding win boosting equities and fixed-income yields.

Life Time, the luxury athletic country club operator and lifestyle brand, has acquired High Performance Lifestyle Training, a wellness company known for immersive, in-person experiences.

77 Pizza Hut restaurants formerly operated by EYM Group are sold to new owners after the franchisee's bankruptcy filing.

McDonald's passes Starbucks as the world's most popular restaurant brand, according to a global business newsletter.

We chose Estrella Insurance because of the local community brand equity and our familiarity with the brand.

Thryv Holdings, Inc. will release its first-quarter 2025 financial results on May 1, 2025.

Monty’s Handyman Services is a premier home maintenance and repair franchise that offers a proven business model with multiple revenue streams.

True Flow Sprinklers is a dedicated irrigation service company that specializes exclusively in sprinkler systems.

H&R Block provides last-minute tax filing tips to help taxpayers navigate the final stretch of tax season and ensure no dollar is left behind.

CENTURY 21 Masters merges with CENTURY 21 Real Estate Alliance

The Hershey Company entered a deal to acquire LesserEvil, an organic popcorn and healthy snacks brand originally founded in 2004 by Michael Sands, “Mad Money’s” Jim Cramer and the late Gene Hackman.

The US saw its highest number of layoff announcements since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 275,000 job cuts in March 2025.

FAT Brands becomes the first restaurant franchise company to accept Bitcoin for franchisee royalty payments, expanding its payment options for international partners.

Franchisors should focus on providing transparent data in Item 19 to help franchisees gauge real success and make informed decisions.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 02, 2025 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- H&R Block today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has unanimously elected Richard A.

Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs announces his retirement in 2026, capping a 36-year career with the company.

Hooters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to sell to a group of franchisees.

Wendy’s is a global fast-food restaurant chain with a strong presence in North America and a growing international footprint.

CapitalSpring's Jim Balis discusses the state of the restaurant industry in 2025, highlighting trends and challenges facing franchisees.