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The State of Private Equity in Franchising in 2026

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Private Equity Finds Its Next Franchise Opportunity in the Supplier Space

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Top 15 Growth Equity Firms Backing Franchising in 2026

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Founder-Led to System-Led: The Operator Talent Pipeline Powering Platform Growth

06-11-2026 | 8:00AM

The strongest franchise platforms are built by developing operators into leaders and putting the right systems in place long before expansion starts.

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Development Pipelines: How Investors Underwrite Growth Plans and Territory Quality

06-9-2026 | 8:00AM

A territory's demographics may start the conversation, but the discussion quickly turns to how the market will perform over time.

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How PE Evaluates a Franchise Investment with a Due Diligence Checklist

06-4-2026 | 5:30PM

Private equity firms use a multi-step diagnostic process combining analytical data and human factors to evaluate a franchise's potential for future value creation.

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What Institutional Capital Looks for in Franchisors

05-5-2026 | 7:30AM
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Top 15 Emerging Franchise Investment Firms to Watch in 2026

04-23-2026 | 8:00AM
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The Dealmakers Behind Franchise Consolidation: How BRIX Holdings’ Amol Kohli Sees Scale Reshaping Franchising

04-2-2026 | 8:00AM
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The Dealmakers Behind Franchise Consolidation: Catherine Monson of Propelled Brands

02-12-2026 | 2:41PM
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Top 15 Middle Market Franchise Investment Firms to Watch in 2026

01-29-2026 | 8:00AM
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The Dealmakers Behind Franchise Consolidation: Michael Esposito of Franchise Equity Partners

01-8-2026 | 1:00PM
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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Bradley Lay, Peak Capital Group

06-17-2025 | 12:07PM
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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Andy Cagnetta, Transworld Business Advisors

06-12-2025 | 8:00AM
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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Tee Gwena, Transora Partners

05-21-2025 | 8:07AM
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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Will Busch, III, FMG Leading

05-15-2025 | 4:09PM

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Integration After Acquisition: The First 100 Days in a PE-Backed Franchise System

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Development Pipelines: How Investors Underwrite Growth Plans and Territory Quality

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Item 19 and Earnings Claims: How Investors Validate Performance Data

05-12-2026 | 8:00AM

Item 19 can help investors understand a brand’s financial story, but the numbers need to be checked against closures, owner feedback and other FDD details.

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How PE Evaluates a Franchise Investment with a Due Diligence Checklist

06-4-2026 | 5:30PM

Private equity firms use a multi-step diagnostic process combining analytical data and human factors to evaluate a franchise's potential for future value creation.

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The Dealmakers Behind Franchise Consolidation: Chris Elliott of FSC Franchise Co.

05-28-2026 | 8:00AM

After acquiring Newk’s Eatery in 2023, FSC Franchise Co. is eyeing more growth opportunities as CEO Chris Elliott expects consolidation to continue across franchising.

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Franchise Finance 101: The Capital Stack Explained

05-19-2026 | 8:00AM

Funding a franchise starts long before the first loan application. From sustainable market demand to a powerful franchisor, these are the factors to consider and steps to take.

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What Institutional Capital Looks for in Franchisors

05-5-2026 | 7:30AM

From specific financial benchmarks to the structural terms that position a business for long-term success, here’s what makes your franchise brand attractive to investors — and what to avoid.

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