BlackBern Partners is all in on growing and diversifying its quick-service restaurant portfolio. The New York City-based private equity firm acquired 11 KFCs in Kentucky and Tennessee to bring its ...

Ahsan Jiva serves as EVP of Strategy and Transformation for Mellow Mushroom, the stone-baked pizza titan with 160+ locations nationwide. His expertise spans new prototype development, operational ...

Boutique fitness concept Barry’s is the newest investment for Princeton Equity Group. Co-managing partner Jim Waskovich called the firm’s addition “a sweet spot investment.” “Barry’s really fits in, ...

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Kelly’s Roast Beef has a new owner: private equity firm AAM15 Management Group. The deal includes the acquisition of four Kelly’s flagship locations in Massachusetts. The 15-unit Massachusetts-based ...

This article is part of "Where Are They Now?"—an ongoing series in which Franchise Times managing editor Emilee Wentland and reporter Alyssa Huglen catch up with emerging brands. Growth strategies ...

Adam is a Founder Partner of The Franchise Firm. Adam is a franchise attorney who works with the fastest growing franchise brands in all capacities including FDD drafting and updates, franchise ...

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Stef Fisher-Sample admitted she carries a bit of a chip on her shoulder when it comes to being a beauty and wellness brand operator, and she’s using it to charge ahead with her big vision. “When you ...

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