Finance & M&A — page 76

McDonald's passes Starbucks as the world's most popular restaurant brand, according to a global business newsletter.

We chose Estrella Insurance because of the local community brand equity and our familiarity with the brand.

Thryv Holdings, Inc. will release its first-quarter 2025 financial results on May 1, 2025.

Monty’s Handyman Services is a premier home maintenance and repair franchise that offers a proven business model with multiple revenue streams.

True Flow Sprinklers is a dedicated irrigation service company that specializes exclusively in sprinkler systems.

H&R Block provides last-minute tax filing tips to help taxpayers navigate the final stretch of tax season and ensure no dollar is left behind.

CENTURY 21 Masters merges with CENTURY 21 Real Estate Alliance

The Hershey Company entered a deal to acquire LesserEvil, an organic popcorn and healthy snacks brand originally founded in 2004 by Michael Sands, “Mad Money’s” Jim Cramer and the late Gene Hackman.

The US saw its highest number of layoff announcements since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 275,000 job cuts in March 2025.

FAT Brands becomes the first restaurant franchise company to accept Bitcoin for franchisee royalty payments, expanding its payment options for international partners.

Franchisors should focus on providing transparent data in Item 19 to help franchisees gauge real success and make informed decisions.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 02, 2025 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- H&R Block today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has unanimously elected Richard A.

Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs announces his retirement in 2026, capping a 36-year career with the company.

Hooters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to sell to a group of franchisees.

Wendy’s is a global fast-food restaurant chain with a strong presence in North America and a growing international footprint.

CapitalSpring's Jim Balis discusses the state of the restaurant industry in 2025, highlighting trends and challenges facing franchisees.

Sola Salons, a nearly 730-unit franchise brand, is poised for private equity investments, with its parent company Radiance Holdings seeking to power consolidation and growth.

Securing financing is crucial for aspiring home service franchise owners, with options and lender expectations distinct from other franchise sectors.

Wellhub, the global corporate wellbeing platform, has made a bold move to expand its reach and unlock new opportunities for wellness partners—such as gyms, studios and fitness apps—with its acquisition of Urban Sports Cl

Era Real Estate kicks off the spring season with a national media campaign across Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball games.

Corporate CFOs widely expect a recession to hit in the latter half of 2025, prompting franchise brands to intensify marketing efforts.

H&R Block names Phillip Miller as Chief Information Security Officer

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Steinborn & Associates has expanded by merging with TRU South Real Estate.

SalesRevv has raised $3.24 million in seed funding for its software platform that deploys AI-powered sales agents to help fitness and wellness franchise businesses convert more leads into paying members.