Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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IDEA Lab Kids is an early education franchise that offers a unique approach to innovative education and the application of cutting-edge technology.
A&W Restaurants, a classic American casual fast-food chain, has been franchising for over 40 years, offering a proven franchise model and new focus on hotel restaurant conversions.
The Aaron's Company CEO, Douglas Lindsay, has been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's List of 2023 Most Admired CEOs.
Transworld Business Advisors inducts new Hall of Fame class with 3 members.
Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International, with a franchise model that offers a range of amenities and services to business travelers and families.
Papa John's International, Inc. has appointed Ravi Thanawala as Chief Financial Officer to lead the company's financial growth and expansion initiatives.
Hampton by Hilton, a global hotel brand, offered franchise opportunities with a focus on delivering a consistent guest experience and guest satisfaction.
Panera Bread is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants with over 2,100 locations in the United States and Canada.
Offering benefits and a competitive salary is crucial for hiring and retaining good talent in a franchise, demonstrating commitment to employee well-being and growth.
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting earns a trio of recognitions from Franchise Business Review, including Top Franchise for Women and Culture100 honoree.
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announces a recapitalization agreement, reducing debt by $225 million and injecting new capital to fund growth initiatives.
The Joint Corp. acquired regional developer territory rights for Wisconsin, potentially adding 31 new clinics to the franchise system.
WaBa Grill is a fast casual rice bowl restaurant franchise with over 200 units across California and Arizona.
Red Robin has 546 locations with $3 million average sales.
CARSTAR Johnny K Group raised $7,000 for cystic fibrosis research through a fundraising event.
United Water Restoration Group, an 82-unit franchise brand, saw revenue double in the first half of 2023 compared to the previous year.
IWG has signed an agreement to open a new Regus location in Arvada, Colorado.
Jorge Costas, a first-time franchise owner, sees financial success with Express Employment Professionals in Florida’s southern Miami-Dade territory, leveraging his experience in employment services.
“We are pleased to welcome someone with franchise development success to the brand team,” says John Tovar, ServiceMaster Restore president.
In 2014, husband-and-wife team Mark and Michele Schlossberg founded PAINT Nail Bar with a fundamental focus on staff development and training.
TGI Friday's offers franchises in the U.S. and internationally, seeking franchisees with prior experience in the restaurant or food business.
BurgerFi International Inc. announces the appointment of Chris Jones as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Mike Rabinovitch who is transitioning to Lionheart Capital.
Tootl has appointed Jeff Mathews as its new Senior Director of Franchise Development.
Drybar, a hair salon concept, has grown to 143 units since beginning franchising in 2012, with the number of company-owned studios decreasing dramatically.