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Private equity creates the greatest long-term returns when it strengthens franchisee support, operational systems and sustainable unit economics.
Buying a franchise from another owner comes with some built-in familiarity, but the deal still has its own wrinkles for both sides of the transaction.
Bonchon enters its next phase with plans to strengthen its U.S. infrastructure and pursue measured growth across North America and other markets in the Americas.
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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.
From billion-dollar global funds to franchise-focused specialists, these private equity firms continue to shape the future of franchising.
Emerging funds are finding opportunity in smaller brands with strong unit-level economics, healthy franchisees and growth potential that has yet to be fully realized.
Franchising is attracting a wider range of investors as new ownership models create more ways to invest beyond traditional business ownership.
Multi-brand operators are protecting long-term growth by managing brand mix, compliance demands and unit performance across the portfolio.