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Rumble Boxing President Buys Stride Fitness, Plus More Bold Deals
Xponential Fitness is back to 10 brands after it sold Stride Fitness to an entity owned by Shaun Grove, the president of another Xponential concept, Rumble Boxing.Grove’s Stride Fitness Franchising is the new owner of Stride, a treadmill-based interval training concept…
Boxwood Partners Teams up with PGA Tour Veteran & Entrepreneur Zac Blair
…pleased to announce the signing of a PGA Tour sponsorship agreement with professional golfer, Zac Blair for the 2024 PGA Tour season. The partnership marks a significant milestone for both Boxwood and Blair…
With Plenty of Gas in the Tank, Chicago Private-Equity Firms Poised to Spend in 2024
Chicago-based private-equity firms sitting on capital reserves are poised to take advantage of a rebounding economy…
What To Know About Partnering With A Franchise Sales Organization
It’s often said it’s the things in life you didn’t do that in the end you wind up regretting most. That point of view tends to hold true in the world of mergers and acquisitions, where fear and hesitation to sell your company or seek an outside investor for growth causes missed opportunities—and regrets…
How Do You Know When It’s The Right Time To Sell Your Company?
It’s often said it’s the things in life you didn’t do that in the end you wind up regretting most. That point of view tends to hold true in the world of mergers and acquisitions, where fear and hesitation to sell your company or seek an outside investor for growth causes missed opportunities—and regrets…
Four Things PE Firms Are Looking For In 2023
As we head into Q2, multiple factors like the volatile economy, politics, technology and foreign conflicts are driving change in the M&A market. As a result, private equity (PE) firms are much more selective today as compared to a few years ago…
M&A a Recipe for Growth with Fresh Food Distributors
The food and beverage sector is resilient during any market cycle as the demand for fresh food will always be there, and dealmakers see healthy food as a long-term sustainable trend. One subsector in particular has caught the attention of both corporate buyers and financial sponsors…
Stretch Zone Gets Princeton Equity Investment After Hitting 250-Unit Milestone
Stretch Zone Gets Princeton Equity Investment After Hitting 250-Unit Milestone…
Why Mentorship Matters – Through Every Phase Of Your Career
As managing partner of a boutique midmarket advisory firm, I’ve come a long way from where I started in my career…
How Investment Banks Help Franchisors Grow
With deeper pockets, emerging and middle-market franchises can zoom to success…
What Franchising Trends Mean for Mid-Market M&A
Steady revenue streams from franchisee-paid royalties, a replicable business model and relatively limited capital investment make franchising companies lucrative from an investor’s standpoint. Here’s why…
10 Win Prestigious Franchise Times Dealmakers Awards
Franchise Times today announces winners of the 2023 Franchise Times Dealmakers awards, the 11th annual project recognizing the boldest players driving mergers and acquisitions in franchising…