Industrials MidOcean’s Empower Embraces Franchising, Snaps Up Four Assets in 2023Few sectors have been as busy in M&A this year as franchises, especially in the home services niche. December 12, 2023
Private Equity Rainier Partners Furthers PE Embrace of Anytime FitnessFirst-time fund Rainier is the latest PE shop to sign up, acquiring nearly 70 Anytime locations last month. December 6, 2023
Consumer Goods Buyers Look to Home Services Franchises for M&ABuyers love the stability and predictability of royalty revenue of franchises, says one investment banker. November 3, 2022
Private Equity PE Firms Bet on the Rise in Plumbing Services from Aging HomesBessemer invested in RotoCo, the largest franchisee of the Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service in the U.S. and Canada. July 15, 2022
Construction Riverside-Backed Threshold Brands Sees Growth in Home Services"We are interested in all home and commercial services," Threshold CEO Hagan Kappler tells us. May 25, 2022
Consumer Goods Fragmented Franchise Sector Will Attract PE Buyers“The Taco Bell system has proven to be resilient in all market conditions,” Orangewood's Alan Goldfarb tells us. November 12, 2021
Consumer Goods Goldman Sachs Veterans Find it a Good Time to Invest in Franchises“The U.S. franchising sector is an important, growing and attractive portion of our economy," says FEP's Esposito. November 10, 2021