Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Yum Brands reported a rise in Q1 2025 earnings, driven by Taco Bell’s strong performance, with systemwide sales increasing by 5% and operating profit growing by 8%.
Drew Daly has been honored with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award for his nearly 30-year legacy of leadership and advocacy in the travel industry.
BeanSquad, the franchise-focused accounting partner, has announced impressive Q1 results and continued expansion across multiple verticals.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 28, 2025 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Block Advisors by H&R Block today announced the return of its Fund Her Future grant program.
Planet Fitness is set to release its first-quarter earnings on May 8, offering a look at how the high-value, low-price (HVLP) gym giant is performing amid leadership changes, evolving consumer expectations and a push into new markets.
Qvinci provides cloud-based financial reporting and analytics solutions for accountants, franchises, multi-unit businesses, and non-profits, facilitating collaboration between franchisors and franchisees.
Franchisees have multiple financing options available to fund their business, including loans, grants, and vendor financing.
Human Interest, a 401(k) provider, launched PartnerConnect, an integrated platform for financial advisors to manage clients' 401(k) plans and investments.
BoeFly, the leading financial technology company specializing in franchise funding solutions, announced an SBA loan closing for the fast-growing Gong cha franchise.
Hotworx, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio franchise, will donate more than $19,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support military women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Transworld Business Advisors is bringing its deal-making skills to The Biggest Little City in the World.
Mosquito Hunters launches 3-in-1 model, increasing revenue potential 15 times.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 15, 2025 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- H&R Block and OpenAI today announced a joint effort to develop a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solution enabling H&R…
Alignable's April Tariff Report found that tariff-related anxiety is surging among U.S. small business owners, with 44% expecting reduced sales due to tariffs.
Church’s Texas Chicken is a renowned American fast-food chain specializing in Southern-style fried chicken with a menu featuring hand-battered fried chicken and honey-butter biscuits.
Crunch Fitness has received a strategic investment from Leonard Green & Partners, a private equity firm that has acquired a majority stake in the fitness franchisor from TPG Growth and Crunch’s minority shareholders.
Crunch Fitness franchisee powerhouse CR Fitness Holdings has acquired nine 24 Hour Fitness gyms in the Miami and Orlando area, which will be rebranded and outfitted with Crunch’s new 3.0 design template featuring elevated aesthetics.
Shipley opened 10 new shops in Q1, up 150% over Q1 2024, including its first North Carolina shop, which experienced the most successful opening in recent history.
Minuteman Press franchisees Melanie Collao and Gary Biala grow sales through acquisition.
The franchise and restaurant industries are on the brink of a significant resurgence in M&A activity.
Guidant Financial provides franchise funding solutions to drive growth for franchise brands.
The markets are moved by animal spirits and not by reason, with President Trump's commanding win boosting equities and fixed-income yields.
Life Time, the luxury athletic country club operator and lifestyle brand, has acquired High Performance Lifestyle Training, a wellness company known for immersive, in-person experiences.
77 Pizza Hut restaurants formerly operated by EYM Group are sold to new owners after the franchisee's bankruptcy filing.