Francorp client, Friendly ice cream, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, has just acquired another Francorp client, Johnny Rockets, 300 unit chain of California. Market Private Equity and mergers and acquisition of feasting on franchise companies developed Francorp. Atlanta-based Roark Capital has acquired 7 Francorp clients including Auntie Anne's pretzels, Schlotzky's, Mcalister's Deli, evening primrose schools, where, plus signs quickly and batteries. Other clients of Francorp, Jimmy John 's, Papa Murphy and Valvoline also were either fully acquired or invested in private equity groups. Service Master acquired Francorp client, Terminex several years ago.
According to Don Boroian, Chairman of consulting firm, Francorp franchise, "now, when the economy comes back and undervalued transactions in equities and real estate, have diminished, the investment community is focused on the franchising sector due to high profitability, strong growth potential, fueled by capital provided by franchise buyers and buyers abundant franchise. Every sector of the franchising industry is booming. Food, health and service enterprises are leading the way. We are glad that our clients that started a small business just a few years ago with only one or two units have these huge "offers they can't refuse!"
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