Finance & M&A — page 64

Planet Fitness issues $750 million in Series 2025-1 Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes with potential for up to $850 million in refinancing transaction.

Many multi-unit franchisees are constantly looking ahead to expand and open new locations.

Mortgage delinquency rates range from 3% to 24% depending on the city, with Laredo, Texas, having the highest rate at 24% as of Q2 2025.

Sparkle Squad franchisees can build steady revenue through window cleaning services

FAT Brands faces a financial crisis after its lenders declare its $1.3 billion debt load immediately due, putting the company at risk of bankruptcy.

Callaway sold a 60% stake in Topgolf to Leonard Green & Partners for $770 million, as part of a broader restructuring plan.

Window Gang is a home-based franchise specializing in exterior cleaning and restoration services, including window and pressure washing.

Kitchen Wise & Closet Wise offers home-based, mobile design and installation businesses specializing in custom organization solutions for kitchens, closets, and other residential spaces.

Zaxby's is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches, and salads, with nearly 1,000 locations in the United States.

Grout Medic is a franchised tile and grout cleaning and repair service providing services like grout cleaning, color sealing, regrouting, and tile repair in a mobile setting.

Jersey Mike's Subs has appointed Andrew Skehan as president of international, tasked with expanding the sub franchise's global expansion efforts.

FSC Franchise Co. named John Massari as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing nearly three decades of experience in the franchise industry.

Franchise due diligence involves reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document, validating numbers, and conducting market research to ensure a successful franchise investment.

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is a leading professional services firm with over 130 locations across the United States, providing wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services.

Jack in the Box reports 7.4% decrease in same-store sales

Simply Cabinetry is a franchise business that provides a turnkey cabinetry showroom model, focusing on kitchen and bath design and sales.

Minuteman Press in Wethersfield, CT wins Business of the Year under Mark Flannery's ownership.

The Junkluggers is a junk removal franchise that offers eco-conscious hauling, donation, and recycling services for homes and businesses, with nearly two decades of experience and Authority Brands backing.

Franchise sales strategy involves attracting and nurturing qualified franchise prospects to build a pipeline and guide them toward signing on the dotted line.

Payroll Vault announced today it has expanded in Idaho, signing a Coeur d’Alene-based married couple with payroll, taxation and sales expertise as its newest franchisee.

GoSaga, a holding company behind lifestyle brands across wellness, fitness and beauty, has acquired Squeeze Massage, a massage brand with 14 locations nationwide.

Bain Capital launches Prosper Growth Partners, a franchisee acquisition platform led by Steve Ritchie, former CEO of Papa John’s.

Business owners should conduct a financial health check before launching a franchise, ensuring they can support future franchisees and maintain brand growth.

Fiscal 2026 is off to a strong start, not only in the financial results we are reporting but also in the plans we are preparing to execute in the coming…