Finance & M&A — page 77

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.

Sola Salons, a nearly 730-unit franchise brand, is poised for private equity investments, with its parent company Radiance Holdings seeking to power consolidation and growth.

Securing financing is crucial for aspiring home service franchise owners, with options and lender expectations distinct from other franchise sectors.

Wellhub, the global corporate wellbeing platform, has made a bold move to expand its reach and unlock new opportunities for wellness partners—such as gyms, studios and fitness apps—with its acquisition of Urban Sports Cl

Era Real Estate kicks off the spring season with a national media campaign across Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball games.

Corporate CFOs widely expect a recession to hit in the latter half of 2025, prompting franchise brands to intensify marketing efforts.

H&R Block names Phillip Miller as Chief Information Security Officer

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Steinborn & Associates has expanded by merging with TRU South Real Estate.

SalesRevv has raised $3.24 million in seed funding for its software platform that deploys AI-powered sales agents to help fitness and wellness franchise businesses convert more leads into paying members.

Payroll Vault announced today it has expanded in Orlando, signing a couple with finance and human resources expertise as its newest franchisee.

BMO Financial Group provides a range of financial services and products to personal and commercial customers

Puddle Pool Services is a fast-growing pool cleaning and maintenance franchise offering year-round services for residential and commercial pools across North America.

“We’re thrilled to add this location to our company and are pleased to welcome George Albright to our talented team,” said Al Fialkovich, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors of Dallas-Fort Worth Central.

JF Fitness has acquired four Crunch Fitness gyms in Mississippi and two in Florida, bringing its total to 33 as it eyes 60 Crunch locations by 2028.

That 1 Painter is a full-service painting franchise offering interior and exterior painting services, with a focus on efficiency and franchisee success.

Action Exteriors is a premier home improvement brand specializing in roofing, siding, gutters, and windows, with a focus on delivering high-quality craftsmanship and top-tier customer service.

Klappenberger & Son is a leading painting and handyman franchise with over 30 years of industry experience, offering high-quality services for residential and commercial properties.

Pink's Window Services provides residential and commercial window cleaning services with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.