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NEWS>EMERGING CHAINS How emerging concepts can gain traction and grow through franchising Seven tips for entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their businesses through franchising. Franchising your concept can take a lot of work and reflection. With more than 15 years of investing and advising in a variety of industries, I’ve learned several areas that businesses need to consider before starting to franchise their concept to increase the odds of success. These steps have guided

The trends around restaurant ownership change with time, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated consumer and investor trends alike. Consumer expectations have been permanently altered, and there are some key features to look for when seeking to invest in a franchise that will keep up with those expectations. Click here to Read More

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, a leading sports dining experience with a Louisiana-inspired menu and family friendly atmosphere, is bringing its unique flavor to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Today, Walk-On's announced it will open its first location on the West Coast at Harrah's Las Vegas, scheduled to open by early 2022. The location will offer guests a taste of Louisiana classics with diverse, made-from-scratch dishes including Crawfish Etouffee, Duck & Andouille Gumbo and Krispy

Franchisees in Slim Chickens are some of the most fervent owners out there. They are planting flags in the largest territories they can, growing as fast as they can and telling anyone who will listen which of the 17 sauces is their favorite. For being part of a 90-location brand, Colorado-based franchisees Will Smith and his partners are exceptionally feisty. Click here to Read More

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