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Franchise Times Names 10 Top Franchises to Buy Let the chips fall where they may. It’s a common enough saying, but not the mindset you should have as a prospective franchisee considering which concept will win your investment. Sifting through thousands of brands in a multitude of industry segments can prove daunting even for seasoned business professionals—and more so for first-time franchisees. That’s where the Franchise Times Zor Awards project comes in.   Click here to read more

10 Point Capital only invests in franchisors with between 30 and 300 units and is typically the first investor in these companies alongside the founders, Tom Wells, managing partner at 10 Point Capital, said. These businesses have already gotten through the challenge of scaling into multiple markets, have enough data to be able to provide unit-level economics and have already figured out their brand valuation, Wells said. The private equity firm does one deal a year, and looks for high-growth

Private equity remains hungry for both franchisors and franchisees, and deals that were stalled during the pandemic could occur in 2021, Tom Wells, managing partner at private equity firm 10 Point Capital, said. Predominant transactions will likely be buyouts of the whole business, similar to the Inspire/Dunkin’ deal, Wells said. Lenders still have an appetite for restaurants and supporting buyouts, he said. Click Here to Read More

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, an all-American sports bar franchise with 46 locations open an 150 in development, has announced plans for aggressive expansion throughout 2021. The organization is currently planning to open upward of 25 new sites this year, fueled by a recent growth equity investment from 10 Point Capital. Click here to read more

Walk-On’s announced an aggressive 2021 franchise development strategy planning to open upward of 25 new restaurants across the country. Fueled by a recent growth equity investment from 10 Point Capital, the brand is poised for long-term expansion as it seeks qualified franchise partners to join the Walk-On’s team. Click Here to Read More

Phenix Salon Suites, the leading suite rental franchise with 290+ locations, is wrapping up a monumental year with more than 30 new openings, 57 signed agreements and a robust pipeline for new growth slated for 2021. A strong influx of signed franchise agreements has attracted high caliber investors looking to diversify their franchise portfolios. Notable multi-unit agreements include Doug Cox, who signed on for 15 salons in the Knoxville and Nashville markets, multiple 3-4-unit deals in

Slim Chickens is closing out 2020 with a bang: the brand has inked multi-unit franchise agreements for 150 units this year. Slim Chickens signed multi-unit agreements that will bring the brand into new markets across the country. Some of the more notable deals include agreements for 12 units in Georgia, 23 units in Tampa, 10 units in New Mexico and 22 units in North Carolina. Click Here to Read More

Even though it’s in the family dining and sports bar segment, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is performing well enough to attract a growth investment from 10 Point Capital, which noted how “aggressive” the brand is being during the pandemic. Read More Here