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Alicia Miller Joins FRANdata as Managing Director
FRANdata, an industry-leading research and advisory firm offering market intelligence that enables clients to grow their business in franchising, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Miller as Managing Director. In her new role, Miller will drive the expansion of FRANdata’s advisory practice, working with private equity investors, PE-backed franchisors, and multi-brand platforms to further enhance client growth and investment performance.
Optimism for 2025 Restaurant Finance and M&A
After a slower than usual year (despite some big headline deals) we expect restaurant dealmaking to pick up. And at the unit level, systems shouldn't ignore ongoing acquisition entrepreneur demand. There are searchers with capital looking for chunky assets to buy and strong systems that are open to consolidation. Make sure your website has a landing page specific to acquisition entrepreneurs so they know what resale opportunities are coming available.
Acquiring Minds - Podcast Interview
Discussion of “acquisition entrepreneurship” in franchising – using the buy and build strategy rather than starting from scratch within the franchise model. It's important to think carefully through your objectives, exit strategy, and the impact of private equity.
Finance Book Club Interview
Finance Book Club Interview and broad discussion about private equity in franchising with live audience Q&A.
Consider These Points When Selling Franchises During A Contentious Election Season
"Election jitters" can negatively impact the franchise development process. If your franchise sales have stalled, or you're suddenly hearing "We're going to wait" from prospective franchisees, here are tips to reboot growth.
Franchise Sales Disclosures Improved in California, Model For Other States
California signed into law new requirements for franchise sellers related to disclosure and registration.The law was developed over a two year period through an alignment of stakeholders across franchising led by the IFA, AAFD, and CFA. The objective is to provide prospective franchisees with full transparency about the role of franchise sellers and how they are compensated, which is important information that should be included in the due diligence process. This is likely to be a model followed at least in part by other states. The legislation will go into effect July 1, 2026.
Level Up! Podcast with Nick Lopez: Navigating the Competitive Surge: Revolutionizing Franchise Success
The founder of Emergent Growth Advisors, shares how private equity is reshaping the franchise landscape by driving unprecedented success and innovation. With rising competition and heightened expectations, PE-backed franchises are unlocking new levels of profitability and expansion. Listen in on how this investment surge is not only transforming brands but also creating exciting opportunities for franchisees and vendors alike.
Half of Those Searching For a Business To Buy Don't "Need" to Buy
According to Franchise Insights, 43% of seekers are currently employed full-time (down from a record 62% in June) and another 14% are existing business owners looking for another business to buy. Read that sentence again. More than HALF of people looking to buy a business today don't "need" to do so. Review your franchise website and unit level economics. Does your franchise opportunity description speak to people who are already gainfully employed or own another business? Why should they investigate YOUR franchise?
Franchise U! Big Money in Franchising with University of Louisville, College of Business & YUM! Global Franchise Excellence
The influx of Private Equity capital in franchising has accelerated the growth of many franchisors and multi-unit franchisees. This wide-ranging interview with Dr. Gosser covers multi-unit operators, PE history in franchising, the PE power dynamic, and how PE transforms brands - including pros and cons of PE investment in franchising.
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