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How to Buy Franchise Businesses, Then Sell to PE
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
Description
After buying then exiting a 12-unit franchise portfolio, Alicia Miller became expert on how to attract private equity.
Topics in Alicia’s interview:
- Leaving her corporate career to buy a franchise
- Acquiring a portfolio of Sylvan Learning Centers
- Turning around unprofitable locations
- Her tips for negotiating an acquisition
- How private equity has impacted franchising
- Acquiring existing franchise locations vs. de novo development
- Which brands attract private equity and why
- New brands that are disrupting their industries
- Why Subway has value despite closing locations
- How emerging franchise brands change as they grow
References and how to contact Alicia:
- Big Money In Franchising by Alicia Miller
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- Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HR
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