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The State of Private Equity in Franchising in 2026

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Development Pipelines: How Investors Underwrite Growth Plans and Territory Quality

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How PE Evaluates a Franchise Investment with a Due Diligence Checklist

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

06-2-2026 | 8:00AM

What franchisees experience in the months following an acquisition often has as much impact on integration as the deal itself.

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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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Valuation Multiples: What Moves Your Multiple (and What Doesn’t)

05-26-2026 | 2:00PM

Valuation multiples are changing as private equity faces tighter capital, slower exits and a renewed focus on revenue quality, margin growth and operational discipline.

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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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Franchise Finance 101: The Capital Stack Explained

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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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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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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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Valuation Multiples: What Moves Your Multiple (and What Doesn’t)

05-26-2026 | 2:00PM

Valuation multiples are changing as private equity faces tighter capital, slower exits and a renewed focus on revenue quality, margin growth and operational discipline.

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The Shared-Services Stack: What “Platform Support” Looks Like Day to Day

04-16-2026 | 8:04AM

With the backing of a franchise platform, franchise owners have a higher level of administrative and operational structure, powerful cross-marketing opportunities, and more support to scale.

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Tax Strategies for Franchise Investors: Protecting Your Growth

04-14-2026 | 8:00AM

Tax planning can shape more than what a franchise investor owes each year. It can also influence growth, protect value and affect what an owner keeps at exit.

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