Mergers & Acquisitions News

NewSpring (the “Firm”) announced that NewSpring Franchise has completed the acquisition of Duck Donuts.

Blue Water Development, which owns or operates campgrounds, hotels and attractions from Florida to Maine, has acquired the Delaware Beaches Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort.

Horse Power Brands, a newly formed owner and operator of service-based franchise systems, is on a positive trajectory with the recent acquisition and impressive early growth of its first portfolio brand - Mighty Dog Roofing.

Intero® announced the acquisition of San Bruno-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty.

Best Life Brands, LLC has completed the acquisition of a home health company which provides superior in-home nursing, therapy, and home care services to patients across the greater Los Angeles area.

Xponential Fitness has announced the acquisition of Rumble, the latest brand added to its portfolio.

The WOWorks family of brands announced today it has added another restaurant concept to its growing portfolio with The Simple Greek, a franchise of fast-casual Greek restaurants.

HomeSmart announced the acquisition of Atlanta-based PalmerHouse Properties - its largest purchase to date and a pivotal step in its strategic expansion plan.

Tutor Doctor, the leader in one-to-one private tutoring, is proud to announce they have acquired Massachusetts-based Code Wiz, an award-winning company that teaches students how to code.

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced that it has acquired Dealer-FX Group, Inc.

Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, announced today it has acquired Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Freddy’s).

Authority Brands, LLC announced today the purchase of DoodyCalls. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rent-A-Center") (NASDAQ: RCII) announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Acima Holdings.

The ink is dry on a deal merging two print businesses serving Midwest businesses, nonprofits and residents.

Caring Brands International (CBI) announced the completion of three significant home healthcare franchise acquisitions in the last six months.

John Paul “JP” Sazon, broker/owner of Cristal Cellar, announced a new partnership with Kevin Kwan, broker, Century 21 West Coast Brokers, forming Century 21 Cristal Cellar.

Planet Fitness franchisee National Fitness Partners (“NFP” or the “company”) announced the acquisition of 16 Planet Fitness clubs.

Jan-Pro Systems International announces the brand was part of a major acquisition, as MidOcean Partners acquired LYNX Franchising.

Amici Partners Group, LLC (“Amici”) has completed the acquisition of Friendly’s Restaurants.

Neighborly® announced the acquisition of Precision Door Service, the nation’s leading garage door repair franchise headquartered in Titusville, Florida.

BoxUnion announced that it has acquired TITLE Boxing Club (TITLE), a fitness studio with 166 clubs across the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic specializing in boxing and kickboxing fitness classes.

Moran Family of Brands announced the addition of its newest company brand, Turbo Tint.

The parent company of Saladworks announced today it has acquired Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and Frutta Bowls.

Pet Supplies Plus announced today it will acquire an estimated 40 previously operated Pet Valu locations throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, has entered into an agreement to acquire Kitchen Tune-Up.

United Real Estate - a division of United Real Estate Group (UREG) - announced its merger with Virtual Properties Realty (VPR).

Inspire Brands, Inc. (“Inspire”) announced the completion of its $11.3 billion acquisition of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (“Dunkin’ Brands”).

United Real Estate - a division of United Real Estate Group – announced its merger with Benchmark Realty, LLC.

Valvoline Inc. announced that it plans to acquire 27 quick-lube locations that will expand its service center network across the U.S.

ERA Real Estate announced today that ERA Infinity Properties, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has merged with PRA & Company Realtors in Pompano Beach.

Zaxby’s Operating Company L.P. announced that investment funds managed by the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (Goldman Sachs) will acquire a significant stake in the company.

MoneyMailerUSA, Inc., a Local Marketing Solutions Group Inc. company, has acquired the assets of The Inside Coup.

RSVP, a luxury direct mail agency that has been leading the industry since 1985, has officially announced its plans to launch a dynamic franchise initiative that will take the brand to Portland.

Hudson Hill Capital (“Hudson Hill” or “HHC”), a private investment firm founded by Eric Rosen, announced today that it acquired a majority stake in InXpress Holdings Ltd.

Authority Brands, LLC announced today the purchase of Service Team of Professionals (“STOP” or “STOP Restoration”).

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced that Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans, based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, has merged with the Trinity Realty Group based in Sherman, Texas.

Engineering for Kids joins Pitman Training, School is Easy and Academy of Learning Career College in a complementary suite of franchise brands.

Boxwood Partners is pleased to announce the sale of ShelfGenie® to Neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home services brands.

Neighborly® today announced the acquisition of ShelfGenie, a custom glide-out shelving solutions franchise headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced that it plans to acquire 33 quick-lube service centers in Idaho, Missouri and Kansas in two separate acquisitions.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. provided the Company’s third quarter 2020 operational and financial outlook in advance of the Company’s quarterly earnings release expected to be issued on November 5, 2020.

Authority Brands, LLC announced today the purchase of Monster Tree Service. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Foot Solutions, Inc., the premier one-stop-shop for all foot wellness needs, has announced the acquisition of NOENE (pronounced “Know-EEN) America.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) announced that it plans to acquire 14 quick-lube locations that will expand its company-owned service center network in Texas.

Over the past year, Brightway franchise owners have expanded their enterprises at a record pace and today, the company is pleased to share that veteran Insurance Agent Ken Toney has become its first four-unit owner.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. today announced the acquisition of wemlo(SM), an innovative fintech company that provides third-party mortgage loan processing services.

Driven Brands (“Driven”) announced its acquisition of International Car Wash Group (“ICWG”) has been completed.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of PersonalizationMall.com®.

7-Eleven, Inc. ("7-Eleven") is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire Speedway, a leading convenience store chain, from Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC).