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Franchise Times’ event, the Fitness Finance & Growth Conference, connects franchisors, franchisees, lenders, investors and service providers in a professional business and networking setting. Register Today! franchisetimes.com/fitness-financ…

Propelled by health trends and fast-growing brands, the fitness industry is a ripe category for private equity investments. When it comes to the franchise space, though, major firms note there are definitive must-haves before they send money in. franchisetimes.com/fitness-financ…

With a 25-unit deal for Florida and a 10-unit agreement in Colorado, dirty soda franchise Swig continues to extend its presence and enter new markets. As the brand capitalizes on growing consumer demand and attracts proven operators. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

That’s a wrap on the Fitness Finance & Growth Conference. Lucas Wagner closed out the morning. Thanks for joining us in Chicago—tag us in your takeaways and photos!

Alex Evans, managing director of L.E.K. Consulting, speaks on consumer and investor trends driving fitness franchise performance during Franchise Times’ inaugural Fitness Finance & Growth Conference today at the Loews Hotel in Chicago. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

Yesterday’s sessions delivered Laura Michaels sat down with barre3 CEO Sadie Lincoln on scaling 200+ locations in a competitive market. Then into: Tax strategy, PE impact, and valuations.

Membership revenue is at the core of a successful fitness franchise, which means member acquisition and retention are likewise fundamental elements—neither of which happen unless operators deliver on the member experience. franchisetimes.com/fitness-financ…

Our morning panels delivered big insights into fitness finance! 🏋️‍♀️ Scaling franchises, consumer & investor trends, and what’s driving M&A valuations—so much to take away, and we’re just getting started.

Boddie-Noell, a longtime Hardee’s franchisee and operator of more than 320 locations, developed Biscuits & Bird by Hardee’s with an eye toward simplified operations and a smaller menu. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

Good morning from Chicago! 🏙️ We’re starting the day strong with our Opening Breakfast, sponsored by Intrepid Direct Insurance, followed by opening remarks from Mary Jo Larson and Lucas Wagner of Franchise Times. It’s gearing up to be a great event!

It’s official! The Fitness Finance & Growth Conference is underway at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel. 🏙️ We kicked things off with our Opening Night Networking Reception, sponsored by Mitsubishi HC Capital America.

Smoothie King is evolving. The company announced a brand evolution plan, guided by an in-store redesign, food menu expansion and trendy limited-time offers. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

Top-notch customer service at a restaurant is essentially table stakes today, and leaders in the industry with robust online platforms know the same emphasis on experience applies to a brand’s website. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

This panel of experts will explore funding solutions beyond conventional bank lending, highlighting alternative capital sources that can support expansion in today's evolving financing landscape. Learn More Here: franchisetimes.com/fitness-financ…

Join us next week for the Fitness Finance & Growth Conference in Chicago! What Buyers Are Paying for Now: Valuation and Other Drivers in M&A. Register Here: franchisetimes.com/fitness-financ…

Red Door Brands' affiliates are close to emerging from bankruptcy with a new majority partner and chief operating officer, some lessons learned and a slower, more measured approach to future growth. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

FT’s Picks of the Week highlight notable C-suite moves, brand milestones, tech tidbits and other franchise news, sourced by the Franchise Times editorial team. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

If you’ve seen the videos on social media from the point of view of a worker dishing up some saucy bowls of macaroni and cheese, you’re probably familiar with Roni’s Mac Bar. franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

Donatos Pizza Executive Chairwoman and Chief Purpose Officer Jane Grote Abell said her 2013 appearance on reality TV show “Undercover Boss” was a “life changing experience.” franchisetimes.com/franchise_news…

From take-private deals to acquisitions exceeding $1 billion, the last year in M&A has been far from uneventful. franchisetimes.com/franchise_merg…

The May issue of Franchise Times just dropped. Read the full cover story here: franchisetimes.com/franchise_time…