Finance & M&A — page 149

Any Lab Test Now has been ranked 4288 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list, listing the fastest-growing companies in the economy’s most dynamic segment.

Scooter's Coffee jumps over 2,000 spots on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List, recognizing the brand's commitment to serving amazing drinks and growing as a franchise.

Pool Scouts donates 800 swim lessons for children in need and raises over $16,000 during its 2022 Hope Floats campaign, partnering with the Hope Floats Foundation.

American Family Care secured a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the country’s fastest-growing private companies for the third year in a row and its eighth time overall.

Xponential Fitness reports strong Q2 results with 251 franchise licenses sold

FAT Brands is hosting its third bi-annual summit, which will bring together influential names in business and the restaurant industry to discuss entrepreneurship, consumer behaviors, and technology.

We Sell Restaurants has been ranked on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list, providing top-tier services to professionals buying or selling restaurants.

Panera Brands Inc. has appointed Konrad Meyer as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective August 22, 2022, to replace Ted Stedem who is stepping down to pursue other interests.

PrideStaff has been ranked #97 on Staffing Industry Analysts' list of largest US staffing firms for the 10th consecutive year.

Modern Restaurant Concepts is acquiring QDOBA, the number one franchisor in the North American Mexican fast-casual space, in a merger with funds managed by Apollo.

AtWork has opened a new office in Joplin, Missouri, a national staffing franchise with a location in the city.

Worldwide Express partnered with Estes to organize a toy and supply drive benefiting local Virginia charities, including UMFS and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

AtWork Group has been ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts for the second time.

Toppers Pizza experiences system-wide and same-store sales growth, with a 9.4% increase year over year and 16 consecutive quarters of growth.

The Joint Corp. reported its second-quarter 2022 financial results, demonstrating marked improvement over the first quarter and continuing clinic and revenue growth momentum.

Jack in the Box Inc. promoted Chad Gretzema to Del Taco Brand President, succeeding John Cappasola who stepped down from his role.

Scott and Michelle Hislop, owners of the Minnesota Transworld Business Advisors franchise, have acquired the Des Moines, Iowa territory, expanding their reach.

The value of restaurants being sold increased 51% in the first quarter of 2022, with restaurants sold for a median price of $225,000, according to the BizBuySell Insight Report.

Bandon Holdings, the largest Anytime Fitness franchisee, has been acquired by Sentinel Capital Partners.

Inflation is forcing small business owners to absorb costs and raise prices, according to a new study from the NFIB.

The Growth Coach sees 20% of franchisees break sales records across the system in the first half of 2022.

Franchisors consider outward marketing to bring new franchisees into the network, with factors like franchisor establishment and availability in mind.

The SERVPRO Convention Golf Tournament raises $25,000 for the First Responder Children’s Foundation, benefiting a nonprofit for the first time since its inception.

Threshold Brands operates multiple home-service brands, including MaidPro, Men in Kilts, and Pestmaster Services, with a focus on recurring revenue models.