Finance & M&A — page 80

Payroll Vault announced today it has recently expanded with a franchise in the Phoenix suburbs with long-time Peoria residents as their newest franchisee.

The franchise industry surpassed growth projections in 2024, with 2.2% growth, and is expected to see 2.4% growth in 2025, according to the International Franchise Association.

Thryv to release Q4 and 2024 financial results on February 27

FRANdata, an industry-leading research and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Miller as Managing Director.

The International Franchise Association forecasts 2.4% growth in the franchise sector in 2025, outpacing the 1.9% economic growth projected for the broader U.S. economy.

Securing the right funding is a critical step in the process of opening a restaurant franchise.

Wyoming has the most collection accounts, with an average of more than four accounts per resident in collections, and the highest average balance per collection account at $1,981.

FAT Brands has officially spun off Twin Peaks into a standalone public company, marking the first restaurant industry IPO of 2025 as the brand reaches 115 locations.

Software-as-a-service and payments provider Clubessential Holdings has acquired AI-driven platform Momence, which serves fitness studios and gyms and adds to Clubessential’s portfolio of fitness-focused brands, including ClubReady, Exerp and myFitApp.

Michael Webster, a long-time interior design professional, has embarked on an exciting journey to elevate the interior design landscape in Southern California through his recent acquisition of three BoConcept stores.

The restaurant group is leveraging significant traffic growth at Chili's to accelerate back-of-house kitchen investments and equipment upgrades.

Empower Brands recognizes six of its brands on Franchise Business Review's 2025 Top Franchises list, reflecting its commitment to providing comprehensive training and operational support.

“The acquisition of Water Wings represents an exciting step forward for Unleashed Brands as we expand into the swim category,” said Michael Browning, Jr., Founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands.

GoSaga, a holding company behind lifestyle brands across wellness, fitness and beauty, has acquired for women-by-women online fitness and wellness community Tone It Up.

The Florida-based Tex-Mex chain has completed its restructuring process with reduced debt and a new CEO following its April bankruptcy filing.

Franchise Services Inc. has appointed Richard Lowe as its new chief executive officer.

January 24, 2025 // Franchising.com // CLAWSON, Mich. – Greg Glenn, owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Clawson, MI, has acquired 23-year business The Print Stop from Tim Toggweiler.

The UPS Store is a retail network offering shipping, postal, printing and business services to consumers and small businesses.

Consumer confidence increased in December with growing levels of comfort across the board.

L2 Capital has acquired FranDevCo, a franchise development and sales organization.

Fitness entrepreneur David “Patch” Patchell-Evans has acquired a majority stake in Regymen, the high-intensity group fitness studio franchise.

KT Tape, makers of the popular kinesiology tape used by athletes, personal trainers and fitness consumers, has been acquired by Bridges Consumer Health Care in a move designed to broaden its over-the-counter portfolio.

Sea Love is a franchise that allows entrepreneurs to own a candle bar and boutique, with a focus on delivering high-quality candle-making experiences to its customers.

C+A Global, a New Jersey-based consumer product retailer, has acquired Power Systems and Dynamax, two suppliers of fitness and athletic performance equipment.