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Roark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken

Franchise Wire

Roark Capital Group had been monitoring the brand since about 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal , which reported that Dave’s executives joked they had a private-equity stalker. Earlier this month, Roark took majority ownership of the spicy fried chicken brand in a deal Reuters reported at approximately $1 billion.

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Hydrogen Fitness Brings High-End Wellness to All

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Founders Jonathan Gutwein, now the president, and Andrew Pinon, now the CEO, teamed up to open the first Hydrogen Fitness facility in 2020, offering premium services and competitive pricing. This positions the brand to meet the evolving preferences for holistic wellness, personalization and convenience.”

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Hydrogen Fitness Joins Franchise FastLane’s CarPool

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Program Advises Franchisor’s Team to Accelerate Growth Hydrogen Fitness, a wellness provider distinguished by its large-scale, luxurious 24/7 facilities, will pump up the expansion of its brand by joining Franchise FastLane’s self-directed CarPool program. Hydrogen Fitness, founded in 2020 and based in Westchester County, N.Y.,

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Surf's Up tackling Soldier Field

Franchise Journal

They sold an additional four stores in 2019, and when the pandemic hit in 2020, they took time to network, build infrastructure, generate funding, work with mentors and think about how they wanted to grow the brand. The chain now has eight locations. I had the chance to interview Eric Roy recently: Q.

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Turbo Tint: Accelerating into the Window Tinting Industry

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Moran Family of Brands, a respected name in the aftermarket auto repair, maintenance, and accessories industry, knows the benefits of a successful model for business expansion. Transmission, Alta Mere, and Milex Complete Auto Care, the Moran Family of Brands brings extensive expertise and resources to franchise development.

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Navigating the Future of Senior Care: A Place At Home’s Vision in a Thriving In-Home Care Market

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As the demand for in-home senior care services continues to rise, potential franchise investors are presented with an opportunity to align themselves with a brand that not only understands the nuances of the industry, but also leads with a vision for the future. The franchise doubled its number of locations to 26 in just three years.

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The Pet Franchise Market is Booming

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This trend continued in 2020 with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, where the pet industry saw an exponential growth in sales compared to other sectors. Keith is the Co-Founder of Bubbly Paws, a dog wash and grooming franchise that specializes in tech-forward dog grooming and provides self-service wash and retail. growth in sales.