Finance & M&A — page 51

New regulatory changes and non-attorney ownership shifts are driving private equity interest and higher valuations in the legal services sector.

Snap-on Incorporated declares a quarterly dividend and announces a $500 million share repurchase authorization, reaffirming its commitment to creating long-term value for shareholders.

The company reported more than 40% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by strong market traction at its newest locations in Denver and Atlanta.

Hooters CEO Neil Kiefer sees signs of life after bankruptcy

Former Bloomin’ Brands executive Mark Graff will succeed interim CFO Chris Meyer to oversee financial operations for the casual dining burger chain’s 500 locations.

A weekly roundup of private equity activity, including big-ticket divestitures from Honeywell and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

The burger chain has named former Bloomin’ Brands executive Mark Graff as chief financial officer to oversee financial strategy and operational planning.

Restaurant operators are urged to shift focus from top-line delivery sales to core profitability metrics like repeat-order rates and net profit per order.

Yum Brands posted 6% system sales growth in Q1, driven by KFC’s aggressive international unit expansion and its new sauce-centric menu platform.

Chipotle reported $3.1 billion in Q1 revenue, credited to back-of-house efficiency technology, new sauce innovations, and a successful catering push.

Multi-unit franchisees looking to improve profitability need to stop treating the P&L as a report card and start reading it like a story.

Several buyers have emerged to acquire individual concepts from FAT Brands' portfolio following the company's recent bankruptcy filing and debt liquidation efforts.

Yum Brands omits KFC U.S. same-store sales from earnings report.

Zwift’s acquisition of Rouvy signals a strategic shift in the indoor cycling market, as platforms move beyond competing on a single experience model and look to capture a wider spectrum of users.

Wingstop reported an 8.7% decline in same-restaurant sales as rising gas prices and geopolitical tension impacted the spending habits of its core lower-income consumer base.

Domino’s stock fell 10% after missing quarterly sales estimates due to winter weather and heavy promotional competition from rivals Papa John’s and Pizza Hut.

Taco Bell outperformed other Yum Brands subsidiaries in the first quarter of 2026, reporting a 10% increase in global system sales.

From SBA-backed loans and retirement rollovers to home equity and equity partners, today’s franchise buyers have more financing options than ever.

Hallmark offers a path to ownership through its Gold Crown store program, which operates differently than a traditional franchise.

PureGym is coming for the U.S. market, and its 2025 financial results give it plenty of momentum to do so.

The 62-unit Italian fast-casual chain is seeking capital from a strategic partner to fuel an ambitious expansion plan for 1,000 national locations.

San Francisco-based chicken concept Starbird has named Stefanie Lee as chief financial officer to bolster its leadership team during a period of national expansion.

Red Lobster’s reintroduction of its Endless Shrimp promotion leads this week’s trending stories following the brand's recent bankruptcy proceedings.

GNC is a global health and wellness retailer with franchising since 1988