Finance & M&A — page 68

Ryan Whitfill, a partner at CM Law, focuses on protecting franchise brands by preserving product and service standards through training and support.

Easy Mile Fitness, a privately owned Planet Fitness franchisee, has just struck a deal with the Bravo Fit Franchise Group to acquire 17 locations.

Buying an existing franchise can involve hidden costs and requires disciplined due diligence, realistic franchise financing, and a line-by-line review of transfer requirements.

Planet Fitness franchisee Ohana Growth Partners has acquired 10 clubs in Michigan from JP Fitness and picked up a location in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, that is expected to open by the end of the year.

Franchise Equity Partners invests in 7 Crew, a 7 Brew franchisee.

Thanks to private equity (PE), Matt Buckwalter finally gets to use the psychology degree he earned in college.

Boutique fitness franchisor Xponential Fitness has divested from Lindora, the medical weight-loss and wellness chain it picked up last year, with Next Health, a fast-growing franchisor of health optimization and longevity centers, acquiring the brand.

BDO USA offers franchise-focused accounting and advisory services, including compliance, operational efficiency, and financial structuring for multi-unit operations.

The Growth Coach franchise costs $54,000 to $75,900 to start.

The headlines related to the fitness industry are typically dominated by new modalities, advanced equipment and flashy gadgets.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates, which could boost franchise growth for entrepreneurs.

BooXkeeping is a nationwide provider of outsourced bookkeeping services, offering scalable, subscription-based services to small and medium-sized businesses.

The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

RaceTrac acquires Potbelly for $566 million, positioning the chain for long-term growth and expansion.

Fresh Coat franchise costs $81,150 to $120,250 with 190+ locations.

Bookkeeping is the lifeblood of any business and franchises are no exception.

Daxko acquires Vision to support 30% of Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.

Temple Lifestyle Brands, the Montreal-based parent company of Thirsty Buddha, an organic coconut water brand, has acquired Rise Kombucha, as the functional drinks market is projected to grow to nearly $7.9 billion by 2030.

“This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Freddy’s,” said Chris Dull, President and CEO of Freddy’s.

Nationwide unemployment claims increased by 3.5% week over week, with some evidence of consumers slowing down their spending.

Challenge Island is a mobile STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) enrichment franchise serving children through after-school programs, camps, field trips, birthday parties and community events.

Amazon focuses on customer satisfaction and innovation, with net sales of $638 billion and profits of $59.3 billion in 2025.

NRG Gyms acquires Pump Gyms, expanding to 12 UK locations.

Genesis Health Clubs has added Pelican Athletic Club in Mandeville, Louisiana, to its growing portfolio, the fitness operator announced on social media, introducing the facility as Genesis Health Clubs – PAC.