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The State of Private Equity in Franchising in 2026

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Top 15 Values-Driven Franchise Investment Firms to Watch

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Franchise Finance 101: The Capital Stack Explained

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Franchise M&A’s New North Star: Unit Economics Over Unit Count

05-14-2026 | 8:00AM

In franchise mergers and acquisitions, bigger isn’t always better. Investors are looking more closely at what each location earns, how the model holds up and whether growth can last.

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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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AdvantaClean Joins HomeFront Brands as Platform Growth Continues

05-8-2026 | 3:50PM

The deal brings restoration and air duct cleaning services to HFB while reuniting Jeff Dudan with the company he founded more than 25 years ago in Florida.

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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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Top 15 Values-Driven Franchise Investment Firms to Watch

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What Institutional Capital Looks for in Franchisors

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Franchise M&A’s New North Star: Unit Economics Over Unit Count

05-14-2026 | 8:00AM

In franchise mergers and acquisitions, bigger isn’t always better. Investors are looking more closely at what each location earns, how the model holds up and whether growth can last.

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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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AUV vs. Profit — How Investors Read Unit Economics

04-21-2026 | 8:00AM

Understanding the difference between top-line revenue and bottom-line performance is critical when evaluating a franchise opportunity, especially when reviewing Item 19.

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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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Why Private Equity Is Buying Restaurant Franchises

05-7-2026 | 8:00AM

Private equity firms are buying restaurant franchises for their scalability, performance and ability to support growth across markets.

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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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