Finance & M&A — page 70

H&R Block CEO Jeffrey J. Jones II to retire December 31, 2025

Roanoke VA – August 11th, 2025, Kinderdance International proudly announces that franchise owner Madeline Vera has acquired the Kinderdance territories of New York City and The Bronx.

New franchise owners should understand that actual earnings may differ from the financial performance representations listed in a brand's Franchise Disclosure Document.

WeightWatchers is bringing on SoulCycle co-founder Julie Rice as its first Chief Experience Officer and acquiring her latest venture, Peoplehood, as the storied weight management company accelerates efforts to build a mo

North America comparable sales increased 1% from a year ago as Domestic Company-owned restaurants were flat and North America franchised restaurants were up 1%.

H&R Block appoints Jason Lenhart and Monika Mehrotra to senior leadership roles

Best Option Restoration (BOR) is a disaster restoration company that has expanded through a franchise model, offering comprehensive remediation services for water, fire, mold, and storm damage.

Extraordinary Brands has acquired CycleBar and Rumble Boxing, expanding its portfolio of boutique fitness brands to four modalities.

Life Time is flexing more than muscle as its AI-powered wellness vision is starting to take shape.

Cerebral, a virtual mental health provider, has acquired Resilience Lab, a behavioral health company, in a move to address two of the industry’s most persistent challenges: fragmented care and clinician shortages.

Crunch Fitness franchise operator Fitness Ventures is zeroing in on Portland, acquiring three existing clubs and committing $75 million to opening 15 new locations across the region in the coming years.

BooXkeeping is thrilled to announce its newest franchise in Wichita, Kansas, led by experienced accounting and consulting professional Ryan Schwerdtfeger.

As the fitness industry evolves to meet growing consumer demand, businesses face unique challenges in funding their growth.

i9 Sports is a children’s sports league franchise that offers safe and inclusive athletics for kids ages three to 14.

The Mattiacio Group will own and operate 26 Ziebart stores across New York, Florida, Indiana, and Ohio.

Medi-Weightloss is a nationally recognized franchise specializing in non-surgical, physician-supervised weight management, with over 9.2 million pounds lost by clients since its founding in 2005.

F45 Training is a fitness franchise that offers a scalable and systemized business model, allowing franchisees to tap into the growing boutique fitness sector.

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced the sale of Shipley Do-Nuts to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

TITLE Boxing Club is a boutique fitness franchise offering high-intensity workouts with a focus on building physical and mental strength.

Woodhouse Spas focuses on retail sales and skincare to extend the benefits of spa treatments.

Pure Barre is the largest and most-established barre fitness brand in North America, offering low-impact, high-intensity, full-body workouts that appeal to a broad range of fitness levels.

Lenders evaluate franchise financing applications based on personal financial profile, business plan, and other factors to determine creditworthiness and investment potential.

Brix Holdings LLC, a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains, has been acquired by Legacy Brands International, an investment group managed by Amol Kohli, a multi-unit franchisee of Friendly's Restaurants.

Generous Brands, the parent company of Bolthouse Farms and Evolution Fresh, has signed a deal to acquire kombucha maker Health-Ade, expanding its presence in the functional beverage market.