Finance & M&A — page 80

Software-as-a-service and payments provider Clubessential Holdings has acquired AI-driven platform Momence, which serves fitness studios and gyms and adds to Clubessential’s portfolio of fitness-focused brands, including ClubReady, Exerp and myFitApp.

Michael Webster, a long-time interior design professional, has embarked on an exciting journey to elevate the interior design landscape in Southern California through his recent acquisition of three BoConcept stores.

The restaurant group is leveraging significant traffic growth at Chili's to accelerate back-of-house kitchen investments and equipment upgrades.

Empower Brands recognizes six of its brands on Franchise Business Review's 2025 Top Franchises list, reflecting its commitment to providing comprehensive training and operational support.

“The acquisition of Water Wings represents an exciting step forward for Unleashed Brands as we expand into the swim category,” said Michael Browning, Jr., Founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands.

GoSaga, a holding company behind lifestyle brands across wellness, fitness and beauty, has acquired for women-by-women online fitness and wellness community Tone It Up.

The Florida-based Tex-Mex chain has completed its restructuring process with reduced debt and a new CEO following its April bankruptcy filing.

Franchise Services Inc. has appointed Richard Lowe as its new chief executive officer.

January 24, 2025 // Franchising.com // CLAWSON, Mich. – Greg Glenn, owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Clawson, MI, has acquired 23-year business The Print Stop from Tim Toggweiler.

The UPS Store is a retail network offering shipping, postal, printing and business services to consumers and small businesses.

Consumer confidence increased in December with growing levels of comfort across the board.

L2 Capital has acquired FranDevCo, a franchise development and sales organization.

Fitness entrepreneur David “Patch” Patchell-Evans has acquired a majority stake in Regymen, the high-intensity group fitness studio franchise.

KT Tape, makers of the popular kinesiology tape used by athletes, personal trainers and fitness consumers, has been acquired by Bridges Consumer Health Care in a move designed to broaden its over-the-counter portfolio.

Sea Love is a franchise that allows entrepreneurs to own a candle bar and boutique, with a focus on delivering high-quality candle-making experiences to its customers.

C+A Global, a New Jersey-based consumer product retailer, has acquired Power Systems and Dynamax, two suppliers of fitness and athletic performance equipment.

Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Holdings North America is strengthening its New Jersey presence by acquiring five locations from Jersey Strong Gym in Tinton Falls, Ocean Township, Wall Township, Freehold and Marlboro,

D1 Training acquires Strive Village and hires former F45 exec

Superfood and supplement brand Ancient Nutrition has been acquired by Wellful Inc., and the deal appears to be just the start for the health and wellness platform’s omnichannel ambitions.

Express Employment Professionals awards 14 new territories and facilitates 34 resales, showcasing resilience and growth in 2024.

McDonald's is shifting its focus from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to inclusion practices, prioritizing a culture of inclusion and respect.

Fiesta Auto Insurance and Tax Service opens new location in Katy, Texas

The fitness and wellness industry stands at a crossroads of opportunity and innovation, according to Marc Magliacano, managing partner of L Catterton’s Flagship Fund.

Studio Pilates, a pilates-focused fitness franchise, has established 130 locations around the world and has another 70 in progress.