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 regional termite and pest control brand has expanded its footprint in Georgia by acquiring the assets and customer base of A-1 Economic Exterminators.
The Indian fitness giant, which operates over 700 centers, has filed for an IPO as major private equity backers prepare to exit their positions.
Industry experts discuss the potential Jersey Mike's public offering alongside broader concerns regarding recent restaurant sector job losses.
One of the first things you’ll see on any franchise profile is the liquid capital required.
The sandwich giant has revealed a $12 billion IPO target, showcasing nearly 20 years of positive growth and a 3,300-unit system that is 99% franchisee-owned.
A Brookfield Corp.-backed hyperscaler, Csquare Inc., with 389 megawatts' worth of power, is planning to raise up to $1.35B as part of an initial public offering. The company is off
Jersey Mike's is officially on the verge of going public - after filing their registration statement with the SEC on Thursday.
Jersey Mike’s has filed for a $100 million IPO following its acquisition by Blackstone, potentially marking one of the largest public offerings in restaurant history.
Country Life expands its wellness portfolio and manufacturing capabilities through the acquisition of essential oil brand Aura Cacia from Frontier Co-op.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has acquired WrenchWay, bringing the workforce development platform and its team into the ASE organization as part of a broader effort to strengthen industry connections and support future technicians.
Private equity interest continues to drive significant M&A activity across the franchise sector, with over 12% of brands now backed by institutional capital.
On Thursday, just before the holiday weekend, the sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s filed its IPO documents, promising one of the biggest initial public offerings the restaurant industry has seen, certainly in terms of valuation.
The fast-casual sandwich giant has filed for a New York Stock Exchange listing following its recent acquisition by Blackstone and a change in leadership.
The fast-casual sandwich giant has filed for a $100 million initial public offering, marking a major transition following its acquisition by Blackstone.
The sandwich giant officially files for an initial public offering following a majority stake acquisition by Blackstone and significant multi-year sales growth.
The European health club giant is acquiring 41 company-owned locations in Germany, expanding its regional footprint to 115 clubs as part of an ongoing M&A growth strategy.
Manufacturer Burgess Pet Care has announced the acquisition of German small animal nutrition brand Bunny Nature.
Major private equity activity highlights the week with Monomoy Capital’s $1.3 billion Jiffy Lube acquisition and Thompson Street-backed PestCo expanding its portfolio through strategic add-ons.
Apparel brand Reformation’s IPO filing highlights a successful transition to profitable brick-and-mortar operations and a low reliance on paid digital customer acquisition.
Mariani Premier Group continues its Florida expansion with the addition of Palm Beach Gardens-based Lopez Gardening, its sixth acquisition in the state.
Most first-time franchise owners spend months researching brands, talking to existing franchisees, and analyzing available territories.
Restaurant franchisees made big deals in H1, including Red Robin's $96 million sale.
For nearly three decades, Just Between Friends (JBF) has built an entirely different kind of franchise.
Music Go Round occupies a unique niche within specialty retail by combining consumers' passion for music with the growing demand for affordable, sustainable resale shopping.