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Private equity remains interested in franchising, but investors are asking tougher questions about unit economics, growth and long-term sustainability.
Multi-brand operators are protecting long-term growth by managing brand mix, compliance demands and unit performance across the portfolio.
Private equity firms backed brands across restaurants, fitness, home services and more in 2026. Here's a look at 15 of the year's most significant franchise transactions.
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The strongest franchise platforms are built by developing operators into leaders and putting the right systems in place long before expansion starts.
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.
The 3G Capital executives behind Burger King and RBI explain how a long-term approach to acquisitions shaped their philosophy on franchise growth.
A territory's demographics may start the conversation, but the discussion quickly turns to how the market will perform over time.
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.
What franchisees experience in the months following an acquisition often has as much impact on integration as the deal itself.