Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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The 74-year-old chicken franchise will use new equity funding from Golub Capital to fuel store remodels and accelerate corporate unit development.
MidFirst Business Credit appoints a new vice president in Los Angeles to lead nationwide middle-market lending and business development efforts.
Jersey Mike’s appears set to go public this week, and every indication suggests the fast-casual sandwich chain will have one of the biggest IPOs in industry history by just about every measure.
Superior Star and Sailormen filings underscore the financial volatility facing large-scale franchisees dealing with undisclosed liabilities and high maintenance costs.
H&R Block to release fiscal 2026 results on August 11
16 Handles surpasses last year's franchise growth in six months.
Right at Home* provides non-medical in-home care services to seniors and adults with disabilities who want to maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes.
Last week, the Tokyo-based Create Restaurants Group (CRG) acquired six restaurants operated by Minneapolis-based Nova Restaurant Group.
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The UK-based proptech firm has raised $170 million in debt and equity to fuel its strategy of acquiring small property management and brokerage companies.
Golub Capital’s investment in Church’s Texas Chicken will support the QSR brand’s growth initiatives across its domestic and international footprint of 1,500 locations.
The real estate investment trust continues its aggressive expansion in the senior housing sector with the $1.91 billion acquisition of the Amica Senior Lifestyles portfolio.
The chicken chain secured a minority equity investment from Golub Capital to accelerate store remodels and return to net unit growth.
Middle-market private equity firms often overlook critical technology due diligence in sub-$100 million deals, creating significant operational risks for high-growth acquisitions.
In the end, the Fat Brands bankruptcy process didn’t take that long after all.
Private equity firm Franchise Equity Partners has acquired the 32-unit Australian Planet Fitness operator Bravo Fit as the franchisor exits its minority stake.
Mosquito Hunters provides information on its franchise cost, fees, and profit breakdown for 2026, highlighting its growing pest control and holiday lighting business.
Franchisee Guy Gonzales has acquired Boardroom Salon for Men's existing Tennessee salon locations in Brentwood and Nashville's West End.
Winterberry Gardens, a portfolio company of Gemini Investors, has acquired Willie C.
After a complicated bankruptcy process that included a CEO ouster effort, Fat’s liquidation can proceed with court approval.
Thryv’s new Breesy AI integration provides franchisors with deeper visibility into how local marketing spend converts into completed jobs and revenue across their networks.
The fitness software leader has acquired Replify to integrate AI-driven communication agents into the workflows of major brands including Gold’s Gym and UFC Gym.
The commercial services franchise platform has appointed industry veteran Michael Abramson, formerly of Xponential Fitness, to oversee operations across its multi-brand portfolio.
The $26 million Series A round will fund the expansion of Flourish Health's in-home mental health services for young people with complex needs.