Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are a proven way to achieve rapid franchise growth. Many successful franchisees with a knack for turnarounds have acquired underperforming locations and turned them into profitable operations. Learn tips and strategies for successful merger and acquisition growth strategies.
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M&A activity in franchising expected to continue in 2020.
- Carty Davis
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Private equity investment continues to rise in both franchise brands and large franchisees.
- Ritwik Donde and Darrell Johnson
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Neighborly buys Dream Doors in the U.K., further expanding its presence in Europe.
- Eddy Goldberg
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Canadian Franchise Group adds to its Portfolio with Purchase of SweetFrog Yogurt Brand.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
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A statistically based analysis of Roark's acquisitions shows more growth in unit revenues than in number of units
- Peter Schwarzer
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Arby's Restaurant Group Acquires Buffalo Wild Wings and Forms New Inspire Brands.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 20,608 Reads 6 Shares
Aaron's Buys Back Stores From Its Largest Franchisee In $140 Million Cash Transaction.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 12,805 Reads 152 Shares
Eddie Rodriguez, one of the 10 largest Wendy's franchisees, says he has never worked a day in his life. After 43 years in franchising, Rodriguez continues his relentless dedication to growing a brand he believes in--and in expanding it beyond his company's 179 Wendy's locations in Florida, New Mexico, and Texas.
- Danielle Buenrostro
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In nearly 30 years since founding The Cypress Group, I have encountered a multitude of client types on both the buy and sell sides. While the unique circumstances of each deal can vary significantly, a number of common threads can make or break a divestiture or acquisition.
- Dean Zuccarello
- 21,012 Reads 1 Shares
Consolidation is perhaps the single most significant trend we have seen in the restaurant industry over the past decade. It is easy to understand why franchisees and investors have chosen this direction.
- Dean Zuccarello
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