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Caliber Buys Into New England With Key Collision
The collision repair giant added 10 locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, marking its first entry into all three states.
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Franchise deals, development agreements, M&A, and the moves reshaping unit counts.
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Sotheby's Buys Its Two Biggest Franchise Affiliates
Sotheby's International Realty converted its top D.C. and Florida franchisees to company ownership, signaling a new consolidation playbook for luxury brokerages.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Comfort Keepers Targets St. Louis for Growth
The senior care franchisor is opening development territories across greater St. Louis, betting on demographics where seniors already exceed its expansion benchmarks.
Priya Shah4 min read
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Retro Fitness Signs Multi-Unit Deal for Utah
The low-price gym brand is partnering with the Kerry Holt Group to expand into the Mountain West, starting from an existing Cedar City club.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Shoot 360 Raises $7M for Sports-Tech Expansion
COPA Innovation Laboratories is backing Shoot 360's tech-driven basketball training franchise with $7 million as the brand pushes past 65 locations.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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WOWorks Rolls Out Tiered Incentives for Franchisees
The Saladworks and Frutta Bowls parent is cutting franchise fees and royalties through 2027 to reward operators who commit to multiple locations.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Sparkle Grooming Lands $6M for National Expansion
Sparkle Grooming secured $6 million from Mars-backed Companion Fund as its Quick-Service Pet Care franchise model passes 600 licenses awarded.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Century 21 Launches India Franchise Expansion
Century 21 is entering India's $600 billion property market with a 126-region franchise plan targeting 1,500 offices within five years.
Priya Shah4 min read
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L Catterton Group Buys Majority Stake in Hyrox
A consortium led by L Catterton has taken majority control of fitness brand Hyrox in a deal valuing it near $600 million.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Pathlight Learning Adds 4 Primrose Schools, Plans 11 More
Pathlight Learning, backed by Taurus Capital Partners, buys four Omaha Primrose schools and signs on to build 11 more across five states.
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VIVE Collision Reaches 80 Locations in Pennsylvania
VIVE Collision's acquisition of Joe DiIorio Auto Body pushes the multi-site operator to 80 shops as collision repair consolidation accelerates across the Northeast.
Priya Shah4 min read
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REMAX Names Alex Vidal President After Real Merger
Real REMAX Group taps former ERA president Alex Vidal to lead the REMAX brand as the merged company reshapes its leadership team and mortgage strategy.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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LB Capital Launches EM Exteriors Roofing Platform
LB Capital's EM Exteriors combines 15 roofing companies into one $150 million platform, letting owners keep their brand while building toward a shared exit.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Shasta Pools Acquired, Eyes National Home Services Growth
Dansons Capital Group, Accrual Equity Partners and Hydro Construction acquired the 60-year-old Phoenix pool builder, betting on a national home services expansion.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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KinderCare Real Estate Locks In $650M Refinancing
A private REIT tied to the Milken family refinanced a 549-property KinderCare portfolio as the childcare operator's stock slides on weak enrollment.
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GreatWater Auto Care Enters Houston With Clutch Deal
GreatWater 360 Auto Care acquired seven-location Clutch Automotive, entering Houston and pushing its national footprint past 170 locations.
Priya Shah4 min read
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Planet Fitness Opens New Franchisee Growth After Decade
The high-value, low-price gym chain signed its first new-to-system development deal in over a decade, betting fresh operators can reach markets left untapped.
Priya Shah4 min read
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KKR Nears $2 Billion Deal for A1 Garage Door
The private equity giant's reported acquisition extends a consolidation wave that already includes Neighborly and Groundworks into garage door repair.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Learning Experience Plans Six Sacramento Centers
Backed by private equity owner Harvest Partners, the childcare franchise is adding 60,000 square feet of new capacity across six suburbs by 2029.
Priya Shah4 min read
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i9 Sports Signs 300th Franchise Location
The youth sports franchisor's Pennsylvania milestone reflects a low-overhead model built on turning satisfied customers into franchise owners.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Caliber Collision Enters New England Via Acquisition
The acquisition of 10-location Key Collision pushes the nation's largest collision repair chain into Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont for the first time.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Leap Partners Acquires Van's Electric in North Carolina
The deal marks Leap Partners' 35th acquisition in four years, extending its Southeast home services platform deeper into North Carolina's electrical trade.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
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Guild Garage Group Adds Colorado's Prutch's in 32nd Deal
Guild Garage Group's acquisition of Prutch's marks its eighth deal this year, signaling steady consolidation in the fragmented garage door repair industry.
Jordan Reyes4 min read
Franchise TimesNews
Dext Capital Launches Dedicated Franchise Lending Arm
The non-bank lender, which has originated more than $1 billion in financing, hired a Mitsubishi HC Capital veteran to lead its new franchise-focused unit.
Jordan Reyes4 min read