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New Post: Exclusive: 9x gross return for Connection Capital’s 23.5 Degrees franchise exit to Starbucks - Connection Capital has successfully exited from its investment in 23.5, the first Starbucks licensee in the UK. This marks a significant milestone for the firm, reflecting its strategic decisions in the retail and consumer sector. The exit involved collaboration with various partners, including Crowe and Eversheds Sutherland. With this move, Connection Capital continues to navigate the evolving landscape of investments, particularly in the food and beverage industry. The completion of this exit is part of a broader trend in investment strategies, focusing on profitable transitions within established brands in competitive markets. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/dJbhw9r5 #Venturecapital #VC #investment #LP #Limited Partner

Brands continue growth trajectories fueling some large acquisition potential. #cre #expansion #franshising #brands #mergersandaquisitions #economicdevelopment #development #capital #business #carolinas #tenantrep #creinvestments #investing https://lnkd.in/ezxkaBne

Zambrero, the fast-growing Mexican-themed restaurant chain founded by admired billionaire, Sam Prince has announced franchise commitments for its next 100 locations as it celebrates the opening of its 300th store this week. This rapid expansion follows a significant capital raising in late 2022, where Zambrero secured $250 million from London private equity firm Metric Capital and Scott Farquhar’s Skip Capital, as reported in the The Australian Financial Review. Zambrero’s growth mirrors that of other innovative fast food icons, such as Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen (GyG), showcasing a broader trend in the industry. With plans to close in on its 500th franchisee within two to three years, Zambrero is rapidly redefining the fast food landscape through fresh, high-quality offerings. For property investors, this expansion creates a lucrative opportunity in the commercial property sector. The increasing demand for prime locations to accommodate these thriving franchises signifies strong investment potential, particularly as Zambrero expands across Australia’s three largest cities—Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Aligning with rapidly growing brands like Zambrero and GyG offers investors the chance to secure stable returns and enhance property value. As these fast food innovators continue to flourish, strategic investments in prime locations are set to yield significant rewards, driven by the ongoing expansion plans of these market leaders. The popularity of the Zambrero brand is further highlighted by recent investment sales. Burgess Rawson sold two Zambrero assets on incredibly sharp yields less than a year ago—5.37% in Ulladulla and 3.67% in South Yarra—despite the market uncertainty at the time. Read more here: https://loom.ly/0Cw5X1M To find out why fast food is fast becoming the most important asset class in commercial property, get in touch with an expert: Yosh Mendis - 0434 413 188 Beau Coulter - 0413 839 898 Andrew Havig - 0478 010 990 #burgessrawson #commercialrealestate #realestate #property #wealth #insights #commercialproperty #privateequity #highquality #propertyinvestors #propertyinvestor #afr #guzman

FEP was recently featured in an article for Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com. Our Co-Managing Partner, Michael Esposito and Partner, Kevin Burke, spoke with Demitri Diakantonis to discuss the attractiveness of the restaurant franchise sector. Read the full article in Mergers & Acquisitions to learn more about FEP and our investment approach. https://lnkd.in/erWKAcud #Franchising #PrivateEquity #FranchiseDevelopment #RestaurantFranchise

Some national retail news :: Blackstone strikes $8 billion deal for Jersey Mike's Subs 😮 Jersey Mike’s has grown into one of the biggest fast-casual restaurant chains in America with over 3,000 locations nationwide open and in development PE firms always get the terms, an interesting deal point on this one is the 'earnout incentive' whereby the full deal price will be paid after Jersey Mike’s opens its 4,000th store...this incentivizes both sides. Blackstone gets the growth and embedded value-add and Jersey Mike's isn't just dumping this on the takeover firm and needs to stick around to see some solid future growth. Looking at the comps: Roark Capital paid earlier this year for Subway, even though Subway has over 36,000 stores...We can all agree with Jersey Mike's > Subway, but looking at the younger generation (my kiddos), they are all about Jimmy John's. https://lnkd.in/gYUqtbJp

Exciting News: Blackstone to Acquire Majority Stake in Jersey Mike's In a landmark $8 billion deal, Blackstone, a leading private-equity firm, is set to acquire a majority stake in Jersey Mike's Subs. This acquisition is a significant move aimed at accelerating Jersey Mike's expansion and enhancing its technological and digital capabilities. With over 3,000 locations and a strong growth trajectory, Jersey Mike's is poised to reach new heights under Blackstone's ownership. CEO Peter Cancro, who will retain a significant equity stake, expresses optimism about the partnership, highlighting Blackstone's track record with franchise businesses. This strategic move is a testament to the potential of the fast-casual dining sector. #CommonwealthLandTitle #CommercialRealEstate #TitleInsurance #MarketTrends #BusinessNews #PrivateEquity #JerseyMikes #Blackstone #Expansion #Investment

Jersey Mike's is being sold to Blackstone The sandwich chain agreed to sell a majority stake to the private-equity firm, which owns Tropical Smoothie Café. The deal is for a reported $8 billion. #grow🌱 #agribusiness #supplychain #trade #usa🇺🇸 #markets #commodities #jerseymikes #privateequity #demand #blackstone #earnings #futures #consumers

𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 | Shelves to Shares: Spinneys' Retail UAE IPO Brings Growth Opportunities 📈 Supermarket giant Spinneys is gearing up for an exciting IPO, aiming to raise up to $375 million by selling a 25% stake. 💼 With an indicative price range between 1.42 and 1.53 dirhams, this IPO promises a market capitalization of $1.39-1.50 billion. 🌍 CEO Sunil Kumar highlights strong investor interest, including from cornerstone investors like Emirates International Investment Company and Franklin Templeton. 🛒 Despite recent disruptions from heavy rains, Spinneys remains resilient, with plans for expansion into Saudi Arabia on the horizon. #Investment #IPO #AssetManagement

Company: McDonald's  Founders: Richard and Maurice McDonalds, later bought out by franchise agent Ray Kroc. Year of Establishment: May 15 1940 Headquarters: Chicago, Illnois, United States  Industry: F&B Services: fast food restaurants and real estate Do you know what drives profitability and stability of McDonald's? The answer is real estate. Franchisees pay McDonald's a fee, which includes a percentage of sales and very often rent as McDonald's owns many of the buildings and lands of its outlets. This model generates 82% of McDonald's revenue. What other ways can companies adopt to keep their businesses growing strong after IPO? Find out more in our IPO3 event happening on: 📅 18 June 2024 ⏰ 9am to 1pm Discover how to: 1.Maximise your business valuation. 2.Generate today's cash flow from tomorrow's profit 3.Continue to increase your share price post-IPO. Register to secure your seat via this link: https://lnkd.in/gABR-2yP Whatsapp to 82227413 for further enquiries. #motivationalmonday #ipo #pifcapital #smecapitalenterpreneurship #capitalmarkets

In an industry that often leans on the franchise model, Cava is forging ahead with its company-operated strategy, in a similar vein to Chipotle, which owns and operates all but 1 of its 3,500+ stores. So, why such a high price tag for a Mediterranean salad chain? Well, investors are generally happy to pay up for two things: profits today or profits tomorrow. Cava promises nore of the latter, with its revenue surging 30% last quarter and ambitious plans to open 1,000 new locations over the next decade, with a portion including higher-margin digital drive-thrus. Expectations will be high for the company's Q2 earnings on Thursday. Source: @Chartr