Finance & M&A — page 10

New analysis highlights how private equity-backed companies embracing AI achieve higher revenue multiples, emphasizing the need for AI-focused due diligence.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice ranks No. 375 on Franchise Times Top 400

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings announced Thursday that a consortium of private investment firms, led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management, will acquire it in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $6.1 billion.

Fit Body Boot Camp is a fitness franchise specializing in 30-minute group personal training sessions, offering entrepreneurs an opportunity to operate a fitness business.

Technology company Sunbound announced the acquisition of Richter Healthcare Consultants to expand the company’s AI-powered revenue operating system for senior living providers.

Left-leaning politicians are always going after the Wall Street billionaires and large corporations — but tech companies like Meta, OpenAI, and Google are usually the target.

The indoor pickleball franchise may be feeling the pain of growing too fast as pickleball’s growth in the U.S.

Platform Investments and Koch Equity Development have invested $533 million in Getty Images Holdings, taking the visual content marketplace private.

The live audio webcast can be accessed through Brinker's investor relations website.

The acquisition is the middle-market private equity firm’s third sunless tanning deal in a little over three years and its first beauty transaction since industry veteran Andrew Stanleick, formerly president of skin heal

Reptile care wholesaler Peregrine Livefoods has acquired British specialist lighting firm Faunalux.

The deal was led by Transworld M&A Advisors' Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice, which represents founders and owners of software and technology businesses in sell-side M&A.

Ziebart ranks No. 270 on Franchise Times Top 400 list.

H&R Block has partnered with the Kansas City Chiefs as their Exclusive Tax Preparation Partner through the 2030 season.

The private equity firm aided the early growth of Swig and Mo’ Bettahs, and its latest fund will support expanding concepts with strong brand identity.

Gold's Gym has grown into one of the world's most recognized fitness brands.

Domino’s Pizza has reported higher third-quarter profit, with revenue increasing 3.4% to $1.19 billion.

“We are deeply honored to become the stewards of the Cannery Mall and Lahaina Gateway – two important legacy commercial properties in Hawaii.

Savory Fund closes $200 million Fund III for restaurant investments

Domino's Pizza Inc. reported a 9.2% increase in net income to $152.2 million for its third quarter of 2026, as operating income rose 8.3% and diluted earnings per share climbed 12.7% to $4.60.

Last week, the giant Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group closed 10 locations, part of a plan to shutter 41 of the 314 locations it operated when it declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.

The Picklr, an indoor pickleball facility franchisor, will seek Chapter 11 restructure due to leases and a $4.5 to $4.8 million investment from a franchisee group.

Global retail sales growth, excluding foreign currency impact, was 3.2%.

AutoCanada Inc. has acquired two Colorworks Autobody collision repair facilities in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, B.C., while also appointing TD Securities Inc.