Finance & M&A — page 57

Dovida acquires A Place At Home franchise, expanding its home care services into the US market.

Restaurant job growth in 2025 signals strength for franchise employment, with restaurants adding 108,000 jobs.

ClassPass has released new data touting its value to the boutique fitness industry, with a headline figure that is hard to ignore.

Central Creativity is a dynamic education franchise dedicated to providing innovative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all ages.

Eggs Up Grill appoints Kayla Money as its new CFO, bringing experience in the restaurant industry and financial planning and analysis.

Sylvan Learning is a tutoring franchise with over 710 locations, offering programs in math, reading, writing, and test preparation.

Papa Johns reports $4.92 billion in global system-wide restaurant sales for 2025.

Evaluating franchise financial performance requires a thorough assessment of cash flow and realistic projections.

Mathnasium is a leading math-only education franchise that helps students build confidence and mastery through personalized instruction.

Century 21 803 Realty acquires The Real Estate Brokerage in Columbia, SC, expanding its service area in the Midlands and bringing in experienced agents and staff.

KBP Brands has acquired 78 additional SONIC locations across five states, expanding its footprint and operational efficiencies.

Franchise Item 19 outlines a franchisor’s financial performance representations, which are important for potential franchise owners to understand.

Kiddie Academy is a nationally recognized provider of educational child care with a proprietary Life Essentials curriculum, and its franchise costs and fees are detailed.

Franchisees will retain staff, modernize restaurants and extend the brand’s legacy in their communities.

Understanding the difference between franchise fee and royalty is crucial for new franchisees to set realistic expectations.

Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools offering early education and child care with a balanced approach.

Global retail sales growth of 4.9% was reported for the fourth quarter, with 5.4% growth for fiscal 2025.

Franchise exit options and expert tips are available for franchise owners who want to exit early, including resale, transfer, or buyback options.

The American arm of Escape Fitness has been acquired by Curt and Tammy Tambornino, bringing together the two fitness equipment manufacturing and supplying companies.

The Goddard School is a nationally recognized preschool and child care system delivering play-based, academically informed early education for infants through pre-K.

Jack in the Box same-store sales decreased 6.7% in the first quarter, comprised of franchise same-store sales decline of 7.0% and company-owned same-store sales decline of 4.7%.

For franchisees looking to grow, expansion rarely fails because of ambition.

Ergatta, the game-based connected fitness company known for its rowing machines, has signed a definitive agreement to join Interactive Strength Inc., the company announced Wednesday.

Franchisees should have realistic expectations for profitability timelines, which vary by brand, industry, and level of investment.