
Blackstone Acquires Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Fueling Expansion
Blackstone is acquiring Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a fast-casual franchisor with over 1,400 locations, to boost growth through marketing strategies and operational improvements.
Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Blackstone is acquiring Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a fast-casual franchisor with over 1,400 locations, to boost growth through marketing strategies and operational improvements.

Anytime Fitness drives revenue with personal training tech, accounting for 50% of revenue.

PuroClean ranked No. 6 in Entrepreneur’s list of top franchises that can be started for less than $100,000.

Tim Katsch provides executive search and recruiting services to franchisors, leveraging his experience as a former franchisee and executive.

Smoothie King reports fifth consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales, with 14 new store openings and 27 development commitments.

Patrice & Associates, a recruitment and executive search franchise, has become a top choice for entrepreneurial families seeking an opportunity to build a lasting legacy.

Renovation Sells, a franchise concept that specializes in pre-renovation home sales, has been named one of the “Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2023” by Entrepreneur.

Starting a franchise requires a comprehensive understanding of the franchise model, including franchise fees, royalty payments, and more.

Ledo Pizza, a restaurant franchise with over 115 locations, uses high-quality ingredients and handmade dough to make its signature rectangular pizzas.

Low-cost franchises, such as those with modest investments, can still yield impressive returns and provide accessible entry points into business ownership.

Your CBD Store offers a diverse selection of products, including hemp-based products and skincare items, and has started back in 2018.

Randy's Donuts, a 60-year-old franchise, has expanded its presence throughout the country with a reputation for offering some of the best donuts in the country.

Investing in an existing franchise can save time and resources, but prospective buyers should consider key factors such as industry, location, and franchise costs.
Express Employment Professionals expands its franchise network with the awarding of 10 new franchise locations since the beginning of the year.

BooXkeeping adds new franchises in Q1 2024, targets 25 more.
The Joint Corp. schedules a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 financial results, with President and CEO Peter D. Holt and CFO Jake Singleton participating.
Big O Tires hosts annual convention and trade show in New Orleans, with theme of ‘Building for Success’.

The impact of the election cycle on commercial real estate is often overstated, with uncertainties and changes in consumer behavior contributing to market fluctuations.

Bath Tune-Up is a bathroom remodeling franchise concept that offers convenient and customizable services to homeowners, with over 34 locations across North America.
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting in Wichita Falls welcomes new leadership with Brandon Cook assuming ownership of the office.

1-800 Water Damage provides property restoration services, including water, fire, and mold damage restoration.

CorePower Yoga is a class fitness concept that offers a variety of yoga sessions, including hot yoga and restorative yoga, with 55 locations across the US.

Minuteman Press in Flemington, NJ, and Printech have merged, bringing together over 60 years of printing experience under one roof.
Spherion has been recognized as a Top 100 Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review.