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The State of Private Equity in Franchising in 2026

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Evaluating Franchise Assets: Red Flags That Kill Deals

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The Roll-Up Playbook: How Franchise Platforms Are Consolidating Territories

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Understanding EBITDA in Franchise Operations

03-17-2026 | 8:00AM

EBITDA serves as a core measure of unit-level profitability and operational performance across today’s franchise systems.

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Franchise Consolidation Explained: What It Is and Why It’s Accelerating

03-12-2026 | 8:11AM

Franchise consolidation is reshaping the industry as investors back larger operators and pursue franchise M&A. Here’s what’s driving the trend and what it means for brands.

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Top-Performing Franchise Investment Sectors for 2026

03-10-2026 | 7:30AM

As the business landscape stabilizes, franchisees are finding strong potential in child services, commercial and residential services, and the retail sector.

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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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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

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Private Equity Insider: What We Look for in a Brand — Andrew Dickow, Greenwich Capital Group/Townsend Street Capital

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The Top 15 High-AUV Franchise Investment Firms to Watch in 2026

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Minority and Structured Equity Models in Franchising

02-17-2026 | 8:00AM

Minority and structured equity can fuel franchise growth without surrendering control, but only when the capital matches the problem, the plan and franchisee economics.

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Franchise Consolidation Explained: What It Is and Why It’s Accelerating

03-12-2026 | 8:11AM

Franchise consolidation is reshaping the industry as investors back larger operators and pursue franchise M&A. Here’s what’s driving the trend and what it means for brands.

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Top-Performing Franchise Investment Sectors for 2026

03-10-2026 | 7:30AM

As the business landscape stabilizes, franchisees are finding strong potential in child services, commercial and residential services, and the retail sector.

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Evaluating Franchise Assets: Red Flags That Kill Deals

03-24-2026 | 8:00AM

Buyers look beyond franchise growth and systemwide sales to evaluate franchisee profitability, regulatory compliance and operational strength before committing to deeper diligence.

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The Roll-Up Playbook: How Franchise Platforms Are Consolidating Territories

03-19-2026 | 10:30AM

Growth is increasingly coming from regional scale, as operators bring neighboring territories under one leadership team instead of adding units one by one.

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The Dealmakers Behind Franchise Consolidation: How Empower Brands’ Scott Zide Prioritizes Alignment and Long-Term Success

03-5-2026 | 8:30AM

While Zide expects deal activity to increase in 2026, he emphasizes the importance of clear operational alignment, cultural fit and a long-term focus on tools to support franchisee profitability.

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