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How Private Equity Is Rolling Up Franchise Restaurant Chains
Lucas and Luna dive into the quiet consolidation of franchise restaurant brands — from quick-service to fast-casual — by private equity firms. Focusing on the specific case of Inspire Brands (the parent company of Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Arby's) and its acquisition spree, they explore how PE firms use franchisee cash flows as collateral for leveraged buyouts, the impact on franchise owners, and the risks of piling debt onto royalty streams. The hosts also discuss how the business model differs from traditional restaurant roll-ups, the role of EBITDA add-backs, and what…
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