Finance & M&A — page 47

Puget Collision Group acquired six Fix Auto USA locations from longtime franchisee Richard Fish, expanding the collision repair group to 72 stores.

The acquisition of 22 locations from Harman Fitness makes Fitness Ventures the largest franchisee in the Crunch system, bringing its total portfolio to 115 gyms across 30 states.

The Atlanta-based commercial landscaping firm expands its Florida footprint through the acquisition of the three-location landscape management and irrigation services provider.

Analysis of 500 deals highlights how acuity levels, building size, and occupancy upside dictate community valuations and revenue potential for senior living operators.

The fast-casual Mediterranean chain outperformed competitors with significant traffic growth and raised its full-year guidance following a strong first quarter.

Carmel Partners has finalized its acquisition of a 49 percent stake in a five-building multifamily portfolio on the Upper West Side. The firm purchased this stake from MetLife. UD

National boating supply chain West Marine has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing over $50 million in annual lease costs across its 200-store portfolio.

Newly appointed CFO Alex Chu is prioritizing unit-level economics, cost reduction, and disciplined growth to improve the financial health of the sandwich franchise's operators.

Bird-X has acquired Symterra to integrate electromagnetic frequency bird deterrent technology into its suite of professional pest management and facility solutions.

Visterra Landscape Group has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Clover Landscape Group, establishing a new commercial operations hub in Huntsville, Alabama.

The Trivest-backed landscaping platform has completed its seventh acquisition, adding the commercial maintenance provider to its growing North Texas portfolio.

Anticimex-owned JP McHale Pest Management has expanded its New York City footprint with the acquisition of the long-standing residential and commercial service provider.

An analysis of why mergers and acquisitions often fail to meet strategic objectives despite sophisticated advisory support and refined financial modeling.

Healthy Extracts acquires influencer Sommer Ray’s wellness brand Imaraïs Beauty for $20 million as part of a nationwide retail and manufacturing expansion.

Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand from Area 15 with plans to scale the concept across the East Coast before reopening franchise sales.

Fat Brands reaches $1 billion sale deal with lenders and creditors

Private equity firm Boyne Capital has taken a majority stake in YZY Fragrances, a distributor for major retail chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.

Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand from Dave Liniger’s Area 15, with plans to launch a New Jersey expansion in 2026.

Kinderhook Industries has finalized its $1.1 billion acquisition of home health and hospice giant Enhabit, transitioning the multi-unit healthcare provider to a privately held company.

An overview of funding strategies for restaurant operators looking to launch new concepts, remodel existing locations, or expand into multi-unit systems.

The parent company of Gerber Collision & Glass reported record revenue and EBITDA following the integration of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, the firm's largest acquisition to date.

The parent of the 50-unit ramen chain is expanding its portfolio by acquiring a specialty café brand to scale through standalone sites and shop-in-shops.

Montage Partners and Allied Industrial Partners announce new stake acquisitions in founders-led service firms and industrial infrastructure platforms.

Jack in the Box reports 3.8% decrease in same-store sales