Finance & M&A — page 126

The Little Gym International has closed a franchise deal with a private equity-backed group to purchase seven existing gyms in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee to expand its footprint and develop additional gyms over the next few years.

Smashburger is a fast-casual restaurant franchise that specializes in gourmet burgers.

The Little Gym partners with a private equity-backed group to acquire seven existing gyms, aiming to expand its franchise network.

Ace Hardware reported a 3.9 percent increase in revenue and a 6.6 percent increase in operating income in the second quarter of 2023.

VirtuRide, an indoor cycling brand, offers franchise opportunities and utilizes universal motion platforms and road movie displays for an immersive experience.

Waters Edge Wineries ranks No. 2521 on the 2023 Inc. Magazine's annual Inc. 5000 list, recognizing the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

Pop-A-Lock, a residential and commercial locksmith franchise, specializes in emergency automotive locksmith services and has been ranked No. 1 in its category.

Bud’s Place is a cannabis franchise with single- and multi-unit agreements available across the United States.

F45 Training is voluntarily delisting from the New York Stock Exchange and will suspend its reporting obligations, a move the fitness franchise says will relieve it of considerable expenditures and allow for substantial cost savings.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is donating a portion of every Big Yellow Cup sale to The Dickey Foundation on National Non-Profit Day.

Proforma celebrates 32 of its Distributor Owners being named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

Business Finance Depot streamlines franchise financing with its specialized SBA loan program, providing tailored financial solutions for franchisors and franchisees.

Payroll Vault's marketing and advertising strategy relies on broad metrics such as impressions and clicks to evaluate a campaign's success.

F45 Training has submitted an SEC filing stating that its Q2 quarterly earnings report will be late for the period ending June 30, 2023.

AnswerConnect provides call center support services for franchises and small businesses, helping to ensure that businesses don't miss valuable calls from potential customers.

Captain D’s names Jeff Wilson as its Chief Financial Officer, bringing a wealth of finance, operations, and profitability enhancement skills to the company.

Franchise broker Daphne Pappas discusses her experience and strategies for finding great franchisees.

The U.S. Small Business Administration modernizes its 7(a) and 504 loan programs to increase access to capital for small businesses.

Pelican's SnoBalls is a franchise that specializes in selling New Orleans-style shaved ice treats known as "snoballs." Born from a tradition of combining smooth fluffy ice with bold flavors, the franchise has been servin

Chester's Chicken is a national quick-service restaurant brand operating in nontraditional environments through store-in-store models.

KKP Moncton transitions to the Allegra Marketing Print Mail brand, solidifying its position in the market and expanding its focus on promotional marketing and more.

Tipsy Scoop is a franchise brand known for its alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet.

Gary Prenevost shares his insights on focusing on the right transaction for franchise clients, his success in the industry, and his advice for those who want to become franchisees.

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse is a regional coffee franchise with over 60 locations in four states.