Big Money in Franchising: Scaling Your Enterprise in the Era of Private Equity

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• UNIQUE TOPIC: This isa book intended to help franchisors, franchisees, and private equity investors to understand how they can work together to mutual benefit.There isnt a book like this in the market, likely because it is a niche topic about something that has only been happening for a relatively short amount of time.
  
  
• AUTHOR WITH DEEP SECTOR EXPERTISE: Milleris a former multi-unit franchise operator, so she understands very well the challenges and benefits of being a franchisee. Because she also co-invests alongside her private capital partners, she has a unique point of view as an advisor and investor with deep sector expertise.
  
  
• TIMELY COMMENTARY: There have been a number of high-profile acquisitions in recent years.The franchise sector saw robust M&A activity from mid-2020 through mid-2022, with more than 100 transactions.
  
  
• SECONDARY AUDIENCES: Franchise suppliers and advisors; education and business programs; wealth management and financial advisors.

• COMPELLING NARRATIVE: This is the surprisingly rollicking story of how private equity transformed the greatest engine of small business and job creation ever invented: franchising. In addition to its target audiences, it'll appeal to those interested in the history of small business in North America.
  

Reviews

"Any franchisor interested in working with private equity must read this book."
Scott Greenberg, author,The Wealthy Franchisee

Author Bio

Alicia Miller is the founder and president of Emergent Growth Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm with deep expertise in franchising and private capital, and a particular focus on helping emerging brands grow smart from the beginning so they can reach their greatest potential. She previously worked as a member of the Board of Governors for the International Franchise Associations Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) education program, has authored numerous articles on franchising and private equity for Franchise Times, Entrepreneur, and Forbes, and has been a multi-unit franchisee. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.