
Stable Sales and Inflation Relief: Why CapitalSpring is ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About the State of the Restaurant Industry in 2023
CapitalSpring is cautiously optimistic about the restaurant industry in 2023.
Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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CapitalSpring is cautiously optimistic about the restaurant industry in 2023.

Property Management Inc. closes 2022 with 400 franchise agreements and surpasses $86 million in system-wide revenue, ranking #146 in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2023 Franchise 500 list.
The Joint Corp. has reported fourth-quarter and year-end 2022 financial results, highlighting strong system-wide comps and leadership among all franchise concepts for performance and profitability.

Ben & Jerry's, a large franchise network, has 583 locations open in 2022, with a strong brand presence and commitment to social responsibility.
Small businesses may save on entity tax prep with Block Advisors compared to a typical accountant.

Plato’s Closet is a resale clothing franchise owned by Winmark Corporation .

British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills to children for over 40 years, with unique teaching methods and a recognized trademark of the brand.

Franchising expert Charlie Bever discusses the benefits of franchise ownership, citing its potential for personal and professional growth.
Pet Supplies Plus acquires Loyal Companion Pet Stores from Independent Pet Partners, expanding its pet supply and grooming services.

Xponential Fitness reports 14% share climb after positive Q4 results

Urban Air Adventure Park offers endless fun for kids of all ages, with over 315 parks open or in the pipeline, and ranked #1 in the Adventure Park/Entertainment category on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500.
H&R Block adds Alex Cook as Vice President, Small Business, bringing merchandising and operations experience to help grow the company's small business tax efforts.
Potbelly Corporation reports results for fourth fiscal quarter and full year 2022, highlighting accelerated progress and strategic growth targets.

Crunch Fitness has experienced dynamic growth, increasing membership by 60% and opening over 100 new clubs since the pandemic.

Hiring remains strong, but costly, with 75% of hiring managers predicting employees will receive a bump in pay this year.

Hardee's has 2,153 locations as of 2022, with a growth trajectory that has not been entirely positive, but the brand remains an American staple and international concept.

UK-based virtual fitness solutions provider Wexer has acquired Intelivideo, a digital fitness experience provider, significantly boosting its presence in the U.S.

A Minuteman Press franchise in Puyallup, Washington, has acquired a 25-year printing business, Advantage Graphics, from its owner.
Rebecca Rogers Tijerino, group president of Spherion Staffing and Recruiting, was recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as a steadfast steward of the industry.

As of August 2023, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has more than 200 units. The company claims that, at any given time, there are 1,500 trucks and 5,000 team members on the road.

Planet Fitness reports 17 million members and plans to double membership
Brightway Insurance appoints a new Chief Technology Officer, with a focus on improving agent and customer experiences.
H&R Block has released a study on Gen Z's side hustles and finances, finding that 52% of Gen Z has a side hustle.

School of Rock is a music education franchise that takes a less traditional approach to teaching music.