Finance & M&A — page 135

Sale-leaseback transactions challenge the perception that owning real estate is the most lucrative strategy for businesses in today’s economy.

Premier Martial Arts is a franchise brand that specializes in teaching karate, krav maga, and kickboxing for children and adults, with a focus on empowering lives through martial arts.

Unleashed Brands appoints Eric Schechterman as Vice President of Franchise Finance to support franchisee development funding.

Lululemon Athletica could be exiting the hardware space altogether, with the athleisure brand reportedly looking to sell Mirror, the connected fitness device it spent half a billion dollars on in 2020 amid the pandemic.

Potbelly Corporation announced the date for the release of its first quarter 2023 financial results.

The Exercise Coach is an emerging fitness concept that focuses on the 50-and-older population, providing customized workout sessions and individualized coaching.

Office Evolution is a coworking franchise with over 140 locations in the United States.

Mr. Appliance is a mobile appliance repair concept with over 290 locations across North America, offering recession-resilient and sustainable business opportunities to its franchisees.

Adam and Charlee Ruben, established franchisees of Snapology, have acquired three existing and five new Premier Martial Arts locations, expanding their portfolio with Unleashed Brands.

Investing lessons from 2022 include staying calm and looking to the long term, as the global market experienced a traumatic year.

Founder Mark Kulkis was disappointed with California’s lack of options for chopped salads.

Checkers and Rally's have been in business for over 30 years, with a combined 1,000 locations in the US and abroad.

A Scoop Soldiers franchisee reaches $900,000 in revenue, highlighting the brand's growth and success.

Stanley Steemer has been cleaning carpet since 1947, with a network of over 275 independently owned and operated franchises and company-owned locations.

Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) shows candidates what their earnings could possibly look like as an owner with the brand.

Proforma partners with Disney+ to offer branded merchandise for the Rennervations: Jeremy Renner series.

Craveworthy Brands to acquire Mongolian Concepts, integrating the brands into a newly-formed restaurant portfolio company.

Potbelly Corporation reports strong first-quarter 2023 business update with growth in customer demand and franchise development.

EōS Fitness has boosted its footprint with the acquisition of Texans Fit, a Houston-based gym chain founded by the Houston Texans and fitness company M6 Football, owned by Mark Mastrov, co-founder and former CEO of 24 Hour Fitness.

Stretch Zone, a practitioner-assisted stretch therapy services provider, has received a strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group.

H&R Block is urging taxpayers to do their taxes, despite misconceptions about not doing taxes, and is offering tax preparation advice and reality-checks.

Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can help cover startup costs, working capital needs, expansions, real estate purchases, and more.

Jimmy's Egg is a breakfast-and-lunch concept with more than 30 years in the restaurant industry, operating under parent company Quail Springs Culinary and growing to a franchise network with more than 60 locations.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe reports positive same-store sales and new unit growth in the first quarter of 2023.