Finance & M&A — page 37

The energy drink and supplement company, parent of the C4 brand, is reportedly preparing for a $1 billion initial public offering.

A new wave of private equity consolidation in franchising is highlighting the risks of overlooking unit-level economics and operator health during aggressive brand acquisitions.

QXO has finalized its acquisition of TopBuild Corp., a major distributor and installer of insulation, further consolidating the fragmented building products and services market.

Latitude Food Group is building a franchise growth platform following the &pizza acquisition of Tijuana Flats, focusing on brand integration and scaling.

ASE's acquisition of WrenchWay aims to bridge the workforce gap by connecting automotive service employers, schools, and technicians through an integrated digital career platform.

Successful restaurant expansion requires sophisticated deal structures that align layered financing strategies with long-term growth objectives across multiple units.

The acquisition of Greenscape and Meadow Green Landscaping expands the commercial grounds management platform’s reach across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic.

The Wendy's Company appoints Steve Cirulis as its new chief financial officer and chief strategy officer.

Domino’s Pizza names Joe Jordan as its next CEO, succeeding Russell Weiner.

Kid to Kid is a children's resale franchise that purchases and resells gently used children's clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment and accessories.

Once Upon a Child children's resale franchise has over 440 locations

Style Encore is a retail resale franchise owned by Winmark Corporation.

Preservan Wood Rot Repair is a home service franchise that specializes in using epoxy resins to treat, repair and eliminate wood rot.

Revelstoke Capital Partners has hired new technology and AI leadership to drive automation and value creation across its extensive portfolio of healthcare and franchise-oriented companies.

A former teacher scaled his single-territory i9 Sports franchise from $400,000 to over $2 million in annual revenue by leveraging classroom leadership skills.

Bartlett Tree Experts has expanded its Rhode Island footprint through the acquisition of T.F. Morra Tree Care, establishing a new office in the East Bay area.

HSF Kramer’s Seth Niedermayer discusses the rise of highly structured private equity deals and sale-leaseback transactions within the commercial real estate and investment sectors.

The $1.39 billion acquisition unites Bridgepoint's global platform with Kayne Anderson’s extensive portfolio of over 110 senior living communities across the United States.

New York City-based real estate investment and development firm Sioni Group has acquired a 12-story office building in Manhattan’s Flatiron District for $31 million, according to city records.

Large-scale franchisee Southpaw has increased its Taco Bell portfolio to over 185 units following the acquisition of 43 locations in the Columbus, Ohio market.

Bridgepoint acquires Kayne Anderson Real Estate for $1.4 billion, adding a portfolio that includes significant senior housing and medical office assets.

The acquisition of 43 Columbus locations brings Southpaw’s Taco Bell portfolio to over 185 units as the operator eyes further Midwest expansion.

A federal judge approved the divestiture of 97 Florida and Georgia locations across five different buyers following the Chapter 11 filing of a major franchisee.

The beauty incubator and former Amazon aggregator continues its strategic pivot into the skincare sector with the acquisition of the global anti-aging silicone patch brand.