Finance & M&A — page 21

Inspire Brands Asia is reportedly exploring a sale of the 600-unit Anytime Fitness Asia network, which could be valued at $400 million.

Hoogland Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee for Marco’s Pizza, has expanded its portfolio to 120 locations with the acquisition of five additional stores.

Private equity firms invest in oil and gas, energy services, and manufacturing

Payroll Vault announced today it has expanded into the Greater Atlanta region in Gwinnett County, Georgia, signing a married couple with corporate accounting and operations expertise as its newest franchisee.

NVI acquires Barracuda Specialty Services, its first since partnering with GenNx360.

CEO Suzie Tsai details how the Korean fried chicken chain is leveraging AI for supply chain forecasting, localized marketing, and kiosk operations to boost profitability.

Tyro Group has entered the Canadian market through the acquisition of Pest Control Plus, a residential and commercial service provider in the Greater Toronto Area.

Household debt fell in Q2, but remains high in absolute terms, with some consumers in better financial shape than expected.

Pet Supplies Plus is a leading pet retail franchise known for its neighborhood-friendly stores offering a wide range of pet food, supplies, grooming services and small animals.

The Brass Tap Social House & Kitchen is an upscale American tavern where something good is always going on.

Recent transactions in the senior living sector include the sale of the 246-unit Wyndham Lakes community in Florida and a memory care portfolio in Ohio.

Terreno announced Monday the purchase of the 28,000-square-foot industrial property at **659 Court Street** for $26.3 million from California-based **LBA Properties**, which made a pretty penny since buying it less thana

Private equity firms are focusing on vertical and horizontal expansion strategies to accelerate revenue growth for portfolio companies amidst prolonged hold times and economic uncertainty.

Pizza Hut Global CEO Aaron Powell is departing the brand following its acquisition by private equity firm LongRange Capital.

Playful Pack dog day care franchise offers pet care services

This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line.

Brian Roney named to Tampa Bay Business Journal 40 Under 40 list.

TD Bank’s Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance outlines the operational challenges multi-unit operators face regarding food safety, inflation, and shifting consumer habits.

The home services platform marks its sixth appearance on the Inc. 5000 list as it continues to expand its eight-brand franchise portfolio.

Bark & Mane is a mobile pet grooming franchise that provides one-on-one grooming services for dogs and cats at customers’ homes.

Pet Evolution franchise costs $606,300 to $1,239,500 with $869,302 average gross revenue

Dogtopia is North America’s largest and fastest-growing dog day care franchise, built around a membership-based model that delivers recurring revenue while prioritizing canine safety, wellness, and enrichment.

As multi-unit operators now control nearly 60% of franchised locations, franchisors are increasingly using royalty relief as a strategic tool to drive portfolio expansion.

Vanity Fur is a mobile pet grooming franchise that offers franchisees a fun and rewarding way to work with animals while providing convenient, full-service grooming.