Finance & M&A across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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BooXkeeping expands to Seminole County, Florida, with a new franchisee Ross Duhaime leading the location, providing financial clarity and efficiency to local business owners.
Hims & Hers acquires Trybe Labs for at-home lab testing
BeanSquad offers financial solutions for franchise growth, providing tailored services such as core bookkeeping, sales tax management, and franchise compliance.
barre3, a fitness franchise, acquires Studio Barre with locations in California, Montana, Rhode Island, and South Carolina, expanding its network to 10 owners and 11 studios.
Frank Wetegrove, an International Franchise Association (IFA) member, U.S.
Papa Johns Faces Potential Takeover Amid Turnaround Efforts, with Irth Capital Management reportedly considering a buyout.
Woodhouse Spas offers high-end spa franchise opportunities with luxurious, resort-style experiences and personalized services.
Interactive Strength Inc., maker of fitness equipment under Clmbr and Forme, has struck a deal to acquire German-connected fitness and equipment company Sportstech, which sells indoor fitness equipment like the sBike Lite, sWalk Treadmill and sTread Fold.
The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales by 2025, with the addition of over 200,000 new jobs, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report.
Fresh Coat Painters franchisees gathered in Orlando, Florida, for a conference focused on growing their businesses through strengthening client relationships.
Minuteman Press International breaks the 1,000-center mark, with 1,016 franchise locations operating across its system, and reports total systemwide gross sales of over $630,000,000 for the year ending 2024.
Proforma proudly announces the acquisition of Promotion Concepts, Inc.
Thryv and 1-800Accountant announce a new partnership to optimize small business growth, offering a free Tax Savings Consultation to Thryv clients.
The journey to business ownership is exciting, but one of the biggest hurdles aspiring entrepreneurs face is financing.
Barre3 is off to a strong start this year, having just acquired San Diego-based barre brand Studio Barre.
Woodhouse Spas franchisees leverage Valentine's Day for revenue growth with couples services and gifting options.
Payroll Vault announced today it has recently expanded with a franchise in the Phoenix suburbs with long-time Peoria residents as their newest franchisee.
The franchise industry surpassed growth projections in 2024, with 2.2% growth, and is expected to see 2.4% growth in 2025, according to the International Franchise Association.
Thryv to release Q4 and 2024 financial results on February 27
FRANdata, an industry-leading research and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Miller as Managing Director.
The International Franchise Association forecasts 2.4% growth in the franchise sector in 2025, outpacing the 1.9% economic growth projected for the broader U.S. economy.
Securing the right funding is a critical step in the process of opening a restaurant franchise.
Wyoming has the most collection accounts, with an average of more than four accounts per resident in collections, and the highest average balance per collection account at $1,981.
FAT Brands has officially spun off Twin Peaks into a standalone public company, marking the first restaurant industry IPO of 2025 as the brand reaches 115 locations.