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Ready to Exit: Guide to Setting up Your Franchise For Sale — Why Private Equity? Understanding the Appeal for Franchisors

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How to Structure Growth Capital for Franchise Brands

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Private Equity in Franchising: Why PE Keeps Buying Franchise Brands

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Transom Capital Acquires WellBiz Brands, Backing the Platform’s Next Stage of Expansion

02-4-2026 | 3:00PM

The operationally focused private equity firm will invest in systems, infrastructure and franchise growth across WellBiz’s brand portfolio.

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Top 15 Middle Market Franchise Investment Firms to Watch in 2026

01-29-2026 | 8:00AM

As consolidation reshapes franchising, these middle market investors are financing add-on growth and the back-end systems that help multi-unit operators scale without losing control.

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Franchise M&A Trends Heading Into 2026 and Beyond: Platform Deals and PE

01-27-2026 | 8:00AM

Franchise deal flow is shifting toward brand groups that can scale cleanly, show real unit-level returns and run tighter operations, while deal structures do more work to close price gaps.

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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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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Paul Edwards, Stax

04-24-2025 | 8:00AM
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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Ari S. Goldberg, RNMKR

04-15-2025 | 8:00AM
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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Andrew Dickow, Greenwich Capital Group/Townsend Street Capital

04-3-2025 | 8:00AM
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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Simon Daniels, KBS Corporate

04-1-2025 | 1:49PM

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The Rise of Multi-Brand Investment Platforms in Franchising

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Transom Capital Acquires WellBiz Brands, Backing the Platform’s Next Stage of Expansion

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Franchise Investment Platforms Are Redefining How Operators Access Capital

01-22-2026 | 8:30AM

Technology, tailored financing and long-term partnerships are helping local franchise owners scale faster and smarter in today’s evolving franchise investment landscape.

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The Dealmakers Behind Franchise Consolidation: Michael Esposito of Franchise Equity Partners

01-8-2026 | 1:00PM

Esposito is helping redefine franchise M&A by offering long-term minority equity. That can help multi-unit operators consolidate fragmented markets and accelerate growth without sacrificing control.

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How To Evaluate Franchise ROI: Data and Tools Investors Use

01-15-2026 | 8:00AM

A clear, data-driven approach helps franchise investors understand true earning potential, manage risk and make more confident long-term decisions.

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How PE Funds Are Valuing Franchise Portfolios Using EBITDA and Royalties

01-13-2026 | 8:00AM

Private equity values franchise portfolios by testing EBITDA quality, underwriting royalty strength, pricing brand intangibles and separating pass-through system fees from real profit.

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Ready To Exit: Guide to Setting Up Your Franchise for Sale — Cultural Integration and the Art of Blending Two Organizations

12-18-2025 | 8:00AM

Successful franchise transitions hinge not on the mechanics of the deal, but on disciplined cultural integration that preserves core brand values.

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California Pizza Kitchen To Be Acquired by Investor Group Led by Consortium Brand Partners

12-16-2025 | 4:09PM

The transaction places Convive Brands in charge of global operations and positions California Pizza Kitchen for its next phase of franchise and retail growth.

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