Fri, 4/5/2024
- Performance Management Group (“PMG”) of South Carolina and affiliated entities divested of 20 Zaxby’s restaurants and 11 fee sites through a sale to multi-brand private equity group Guernsey Holdings in National Franchise Sales provided exclusive buy and sell-side advisory.
Thu, 2/29/2024
- New Zaxby's franchisee BG Foods 621, LLC. acquired multiple Zaxby’s and development rights in Texas
Fri, 2/23/2024
- Twelve Denny's restaurant franchises changed hands the Chicago Metro area. The seller, a longtime NFS client - David Kahre of Pride Restaurants, LLC engaged National Franchise Sales to liquidate his Denny's holdings as he moves into retirement.
Tue, 2/13/2024
- Broken Yolk Café added a new franchisee to its system through an NFS transaction between seller SWS Foods, Inc. and experienced restaurant franchisee Kotomi, Inc.
Thu, 2/1/2024
- National Franchise Sales’ refranchising engagement with a Tex-Mex Franchisor (Brand Confidential) provided the buyer multi-brand franchisee Ganesh Foods 88, LLC the opportunity to purchase multiple units and development rights, expanding their franchise footprint in the Southeast.
Thu, 12/28/2023
- Recognizing the true profit potential of a business based upon facts requires a comprehensive understanding of the industry, the brand and the specific business, regardless of whether it is 100 units or a single unit.
Mon, 10/16/2023
- As an industry veteran with over 50 years working with the franchise community, I have a special appreciation for franchisees. Franchisees are “all in”, and this includes personal guarantees. As such, I recognize and value of franchisors that appreciate the commitment their franchisees make to the brand. The industry should recognize those Franchisors that view the franchisees as their customers, not just a distribution vehicle.
Fri, 6/9/2023
- Alex Wolf of Bloomberg Law recently interviewed NFS Asset Recovery Specialist Alan Gallup for an article published in Bankruptcy Law. The article discusses some of the challenges facing franchise owners in this post Covid economy.
Tue, 4/18/2023
- National Franchise Sales continues expansion with the opening of a new Minnesota Office led by Finance and Franchise Specialist Brian Guyre
Thu, 4/13/2023
- The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the discontinuation of its franchise directory, effective May 11th.
Wed, 1/18/2023
- National Franchise Sales (NFS), the nation’s foremost franchise brokerage firm, has announced its recently established a new Texas office. The Houston office is helmed by David Kahn, a broker with extensive experience in franchise resales.
Fri, 12/9/2022
- NFS processing staff saves clients money in accounting and attorney’s fees, and crucial time by processing the transactions in-house. This new hire will increase company's capacity to serve the franchise community
Fri, 11/18/2022
- For the 12th year in a row, National Franchise Sales proudly sponsored the bag f
Sun, 8/14/2022
- The seller is no longer available to operate the stores and these stores are currently being operated by Special Manager
Fri, 7/1/2022
- Long time Jimmy John’s franchisee Matthew Spidell sold four of his existing stores in Colorado
Thu, 6/30/2022
- Existing Marco's Pizza franchisee MCAA Arizona Pizza LLC on their purchase of three Marco's Pizza franchises from Tucson Pizza LLC and Tucson Pizza Vail LLC.
Thu, 6/23/2022
- The pandemic era transaction required no financing
Thu, 6/16/2022
- National Franchise Sales guided the sale of a Jimmy John’s unit in Indiana for an undisclosed seller
Thu, 6/2/2022
- NFS assisted Dairy Queen franchisee DQ Norton, LLC on the purchase of two DQ Grill & Chill restaurants with Real Estate in Virginia
Wed, 6/1/2022
- National Franchise Sales is pleased to announce today the promotion of Rebecca Black to that of Partner.
Thu, 5/26/2022
- The Sellers of three Jimmy John’s units in Oregon, 4M Ventures LLC have exited the brand
Thu, 4/21/2022
- Franchisee Tahir Salim of DW Salt, LLC purchased a Wienerschnitzel restaurant in West Jordan, UT
Wed, 4/20/2022
- The seller wanted to make sure that the right buyer was taking over his legacy. Buyer, DMF Restaurants, LLC is a strong existing Franchisee who is very highly regarded in the brand. Once APA was agreed upon the process moved very quickly.
Wed, 4/13/2022
- Platinum Assets, Inc ultimately had its offer accepted and NFS assisted in identifying a lender to provide financing for both transaction and refresh due.
Tue, 3/22/2022
- A Little Caesars changed hands in Maryland with the assistance of National Franchise Sales who was engaged by LC Maryland City 1940-04 L
Tue, 3/22/2022
- NFS facilitated the sale of four Wingstop restaurants in San Diego, CA i
Tue, 3/15/2022
- National Franchise Sales was engaged by Patxi's Pizza to refranchise three locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Wed, 3/9/2022
- A Subway unit changed hands in Southern California as NFS executed the sale and transfer between seller OTAL@WC LLC and new to franchising buyer Goldstar Sub Corporation who was actively looking for acquisitions.
Tue, 1/4/2022
- A Sonic Drive-in sale occurred in Rhode Island with the assistance of National Franchise Sales.
Wed, 12/29/2021
- National Franchise Sales conducted a confidential Del Taco transaction in Northern California. No other information can be shared.
Tue, 12/21/2021
- New Little Caesars franchisee Talon Foods 100, LLC entered the Little Caesars brand in Vermont
Mon, 12/6/2021
- National Franchise Sales facilitated Wienerschnitzel franchisee Damco Group LLC. with a new Wienerschnitzel acquisition in Southern California. The Buyer had been looking for some time to purchas
Wed, 11/24/2021
- First time franchisees Mahant Management joined the Jimmy John's franchise system with the purchase of The Lion Group, Inc. Jimmy John’s holdings.
Wed, 11/24/2021
- New Burger King franchisees Ashim & Arjun Chopra and their team purchased of a group of Burger King restaurants in California with the guidance of National Franchise Sales who represented both parties in the transaction.
Mon, 11/22/2021
- National Franchise Sales represented the Buyer and Seller and facilitated all aspects of the sale of 10+ Five Guys restaurants in the Western United States.
Fri, 11/12/2021
- 4 leases + 1 new lease in just over 100 days from contract to changeover!
Wed, 8/18/2021
- National Franchise Sales facilitated the sale of three Jimmy John's restaurants in the Midwest in a confidential transaction.
Fri, 8/13/2021
- Eyas Hospitality North Carolina 1, LLC purchased a Burger King restaurant in Elizabeth City, NC
Wed, 8/11/2021
- NFS assisted Marco's Pizza multi-unit franchisee L&K Thomas Enterprises, Inc. with the purchase of an additional unit in SoCal
Thu, 8/5/2021
- Three Wienerschnitzel restaurants in Southern California were purchased by Chili, Inc. from MIBZ, Inc.
Mon, 7/26/2021
- KBP Foods, Inc. latest acquisition of KFC / Taco Bell and underlying real estate in Northern Maine from M.D.L. Inc was made possible by NFS KFC Resale Team.
Mon, 7/19/2021
- National Franchise Sales facilitated the sale of the Burger King restaurants in Alaska in a confidential transaction.
Mon, 7/12/2021
- TBS Holdings, Inc., a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee acquired their first Popeyes unit with a Northern California purchase which included a Five Unit Development Agreement.
Thu, 7/1/2021
- First time franchise buyers, existing franchisees and private equity firms are looking for opportunities.
Fri, 6/18/2021
- First time franchisees The Sandwich Stations, Inc., a buyer group that was introduced to the Jimmy John's concept by National Franchise Sales (NFS) purchased three Jimmy John's restaurants in Central California
Sat, 6/12/2021
- NFS sourced a new lender for Wienerschnitzel that is capable and interested in providing new and existing franchisees with SBA and conventional franchise loan
Tue, 6/8/2021
- NFS is pleased to have assisted Nick Costanzo of The Big Cheese Wads88, LLC with the sale of his final Marco's Pizza unit
Mon, 5/24/2021
- Retiring seller Steven Flohr engaged National Franchise Sales to sell his last Jack in the Box franchises in Southern California.
Mon, 4/19/2021
- Unit was part of larger Johnny Rockets refranchising engagement
Thu, 4/1/2021
- The seller of a Dairy Queen (business and real estate) on a prime corner in a prime shopping center located in Independence, MO engaged NFS to sell the unit .
Thu, 3/25/2021
- As the United States emerges from the pandemic, there is good reason to have optimism especially for the sit-down restaurants.
Wed, 3/24/2021
- From listing to changeover in just over 6 months. Buyer is now largest franchisee in the state.
Mon, 3/15/2021
- Three Florida Burger King franchises along with underlying real estate traded hands in a transaction in which National Franchise Sales and SRS Real Estate Partners worked in tandem through a variety of challenges.
Thu, 3/4/2021
- NFS hosts a panel of experts who discuss the process of working through a successful bankruptcy within the unique circumstances of franchise restaurants.
Wed, 2/24/2021
- NFS facilitated purchase of first franchise located in Mission Viejo, CA
Wed, 2/10/2021
- NFS the consummated sale of a Subway restaurant in Spokane, WA on behalf of franchisee North Idaho Subways LLC.
Wed, 2/10/2021
- NFS facilitated purchase of first franchise
Wed, 1/20/2021
- A Wingstop unit in Virginia changed hands in a transaction that occurred almost entirely during the current challenging restaurant environment
Wed, 1/20/2021
- NFS sold two Del Taco restaurants in Yucca Valley, CA to an existing franchise group, Mike & Jeff Hansberger and partners.
Thu, 1/14/2021
- National Franchise Sales brokered the sale of the El Pollo Loco restaurant in Santa Maria, CA for Pollo Meal Inc. who divested this unit but remains in the brand.
Mon, 1/4/2021
- Since 1978 the economy has experienced several recessionary periods, and National Franchise Sales (NFS) and their clients have not only weathered them successfully, but gone on to flourish.
Mon, 12/21/2020
- This transaction occurred entirely during the current challenging restaurant environment
Mon, 12/14/2020
- National Franchise Sales (NFS), a leading franchise business broker, announced this week that it has been tapped by FAT Brands to execute the refranchising program for their newest acquisition, the timeless All-American fast casual hamburger chain, Johnny Rockets.
Tue, 12/8/2020
- National Franchise Sales Advisor Ritchie Labate promoted to Managing Director
Thu, 11/19/2020
- Multiple Units | Multiple Sellers
Thu, 10/1/2020
- Sizzler Franchise | California
Tue, 9/29/2020
- Many in the franchise community have been asking themselves : How can restaurants be sold in the current environment? How are they getting financed? How are they being valued?
These and other questions were examined recently during Restaurant Finance Monitor’s presentation of Buying and Selling Restaurants: Insight on the Restaurant Deal Climate.
Sat, 6/20/2020
- National Franchise Sales, a leading franchise business brokerage company based in Southern California, is pleased to announce the promotion of Managing Director Rebecca Black, to that of Associate Partner.
Fri, 4/10/2020
- The Buyer is a quality operator and
franchisee of Denny’s who will remodel the location and as life returns to
normal with the location fully open, this Carson Denny’s should shine
brightly in the Denny’s brand.
Wed, 4/1/2020
- Transaction between existing Del Taco franchisees
Wed, 3/25/2020
- Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Assistance program - overview & links
Mon, 3/9/2020
- Tully Creamery, Inc. was actively looking for acquisitions.
Fri, 2/14/2020
- National Franchise Sales completed the sale of 14 Papa John’s restaurants in Hawaii. The seller held the PJ rights for the State of HI. The multi-unit, multi-brand buyer, VQ PJS Hawaii LLC, is new to the Papa John's brand.
Thu, 2/6/2020
- NFS brokered the sale of a Dairy Queen restaurant and real estate in Springfield, OH.
Mon, 1/6/2020
- Two units and real estate in Georgia
Mon, 1/6/2020
- National Franchise Sales completed the transfer of nine Jack in the Box franchises in the San Diego, CA area.
Thu, 1/2/2020
- National Franchise Sales completed a Denny's opportunity
consisting of three restaurants and three fee properties
in the Fort Myers area of Florida.
Wed, 11/6/2019
- A newsletter for Franchisees, Prospective Franchisees, and Restaurant Owners
Wed, 11/6/2019
- National Franchise Sales tapped their database of contacts to identify existing franchisee Seaside Dining Group, Inc. for the purchase of a Denny’s restaurant in San Jose, CA. NFS was integral in the resolution of complicated lease negotiations.
Fri, 10/25/2019
- NFS executed the sale of four Jimmy John’s restaurants, and one fee property in Arkansas, allowing the seller JJ Rocks, LLC to exit the brand, and the buyer GH Food Group Little Rock to establish their 2nd multi-unit market with the brand.
Tue, 10/1/2019
- National Franchise Sales assisted Oregon Melting Pot LLC with the purchase of their first restaurant franchise by affecting the transfer of a Melting Pot franchise in Oregon from Portland Fondue, Inc. After some financing challenges, NFS was able to identify a lender, United Business Bank, who underwrote and funded in three weeks’ time. Additionally, the transfer was made possible in part, by additional lease term added to on an expiring lease that was negotiated by NFS.
Mon, 9/30/2019
- National Franchise Sales guided the sale of 29 Applebee’s units in the Midwest for Wisconsin Apple, LLC who sold to Wisconsin Hospitality Group, LLC.
Wed, 9/25/2019
- NFS’ experience and expertise in mall lease negotiations allowed for the lease transfer process to be conducted swiftly
Thu, 9/19/2019
- NFS assisted Mountain Top Pollo, Inc. in the sale of the El Pollo Loco restaurant in Big Bear, CA to multi-brand franchisee OM Shivay, Inc.
Thu, 9/19/2019
- NFS was able to overcome and eliminate the risk from a poison pill in the lease and obtain the landlord consent to the lease assignment by providing a compelling story of success of the franchise buyer.
Sat, 8/31/2019
- A newsletter for Franchisees, Prospective Franchisees, and Restaurant Owners
Mon, 8/26/2019
- NFS assisted the Seller and the Buyer on the sale of five existing Five Guys restaurants in addition to a Development territory of 9 additional development rights.
Thu, 8/22/2019
- A Firehouse Subs restaurant changed hands with the NFS brokered sale of Spotted Heroes, Inc.’s location in Frederick, MD to Subsforyou, Inc. who was introduced to the brand by National Franchise Sales.
Thu, 8/15/2019
- NFS overcame two challenges with this transaction to successfully compete the sale of two The Counter restaurants in Los Angeles.
Wed, 8/7/2019
- Walters Boys, LLC joined the Jimmy John’s brand through the purchase of two Arizona Jimmy John’s, sold by NFS for JJ’s of Arizona, LLC
Tue, 8/6/2019
- National Franchise Sales was instrumental in finding a buyer and negotiating the final sale of both a KFC restaurant and fee property in Pendleton, OR to multi-unit KFC franchisee S&H Management.
Wed, 7/10/2019
- National Franchise Sales secured a buyer for multi-unit franchisee CDL Group, LLC who divested of 3 Jimmy John’s restaurants in Ohio
Tue, 7/9/2019
- National Franchise Sales brokered the sale of the Mountain Mike’s Pizza restaurant in Granite Bay, CA for Sierra Concepts, Inc. who divested this unit but remains in the brand.
Tue, 6/18/2019
- Winward Management Enterprises, Inc. engaged National Franchise Sales to divest of four KFC restaurants with real estate in Michigan. The buyer for the stores, Kirmani Group is a large, multi-unit KFC operator who is aggressively expanding through acquisition.
Mon, 6/17/2019
- A newsletter for Franchisees, Prospective Franchisees, and Restaurant Owners
Mon, 6/10/2019
- National Franchise Sales assisted new franchisee A&O Group, LLC in the purchase of their first franchise with the acquisition of a Steak n’ Shake restaurant in Colorado Springs from retiring franchisee McD Restaurant Group, LLC.
Sat, 6/8/2019
- Vancouver, WA Baja Fresh franchise restaurant purchased by Sam and Yeshimebet Zerihun from Beacon Rock Investment, LLC
Fri, 6/7/2019
- NFS was able to secure a high net worth buyer and facilitate complex lease negotiations resulting in preserving the location as a Denny’s while selling the business.
Thu, 6/6/2019
- NFS' assessment of the situation, contacts within the industry and extensive experience in lease negotiations directly resulted in a seven-figure net to Seller despite risk of total value loss
Wed, 6/5/2019
- Multi-unit franchisee Oklahoma City Group, Inc. added five Dairy Queen units to their portfolio of franchises with the assistance of National Franchise Sales. The units, purchased from DLJ Holdings Company, LLC are located in the Oklahoma City DMA
Thu, 5/2/2019
- Wingstop franchisee CC Wings, Inc. divested of two units in Pasadena, CA, through a sale facilitated by National Franchise Sales. The buyer BJ Pithawalla is an existing franchisee of the brand.
Thu, 4/18/2019
- Longtime NFS client Pride Restaurants, LLC hired National Franchise Sales to sell a very remote Denny’s location in Jackson, CA. The buyer, Yadav Enterprises, Inc., was also a long time NFS client, and existing Denny’s franchisee.
Tue, 4/2/2019
- National Franchise Sales assisted LB TSUJI Subway, LLC a new franchisee, with the purchase of its first Subway franchise in Hollywood, CA from Monosson Subway, Inc. NFS was instrumental in assisting the seller in being removed from the lease and exiting the brand.
Fri, 3/29/2019
- A newsletter for Franchisees, Prospective Franchisees, and Restaurant Owners
Wed, 3/27/2019
- Several of the units were located in malls with changing lease terms, and the parent company changed hands during the process of the transaction. NFS was instrumental in assisting the buyer to overcome these exceptional challenges.
Tue, 3/19/2019
- Former Burger King franchisee KBJN, Inc. engaged National Franchise Sales to divest of seven restaurants in Maryland as they exited the brand. NFS identified buyer Armstrong Holdings LLC from their existing database of franchise buyers.
Fri, 2/15/2019
- ienerschnitzel franchisee Hasibul Sharif acquired two units in a remote market of Southern California less than 18 months earlier but found these isolated stores too difficult to oversee. NFS was engaged to sell the two stores together, thus allowing the seller to concentrate efforts back in his core market.
Thu, 1/24/2019
- 9 Burger King Restaurants | 8 Fee Properties
Wed, 1/16/2019
- NFS executed the sale of three Del Taco restaurants in Southern California in under 100 days from purchase contract to completion - facilitating the retirement of the sellers John and Delcie Johnson after 49 years as franchisees with the brand.
Fri, 1/4/2019
- National Franchise Sales tapped their database of contacts to identify existing franchisee Kang Foods, LLC for the purchase of NFS long time client JM2 Restaurants Inc.’s Arby’s in Northern California. The relationship NFS enjoys with both buyer and seller allowed the transaction to move quickly and the transfer transpired in just 100 days from listing to changeover
Wed, 12/12/2018
- Kensington increases operation to 46 Jimmy John's restaurants
Fri, 11/30/2018
- NFS sells business assets and lease term to T10
Tue, 11/6/2018
- Logistically unique transaction
Mon, 10/1/2018
- MSAA Partners exits KFC brand
Fri, 8/10/2018
- National Franchise Sales affected a sale price double the initial court approved Stalking Horse bid.
Wed, 7/11/2018
- NFS assisted in all aspects of the transaction including the coordination of 18 lease assignments and liquor licenses in four states
Tue, 5/1/2018
- Live Auction to be held in the Seattle-Tacoma area Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Mon, 4/23/2018
- Franchise Times: How to do franchise resales right
Sat, 4/7/2018
- National Franchise Sales recently published an annual report in celebration of its 40th anniversary. This report provides a recap of company activity and industry involvement.
Tue, 4/3/2018
- Ron Johnson was considered an invaluable asst to National Franchise Sales and will be greatly missed
Tue, 3/20/2018
- Look for NFS at these upcoming Conferences!
Wed, 1/17/2018
- National Franchise Sales (NFS), reported completed transactions in excess of $100M in sales for the calendar year 2017.
Wed, 1/3/2018
- Specializing in the Resale of Franchise businesses since 1978
Fri, 12/15/2017
- Industry Specific Solutions
Sun, 10/29/2017
- The Outlook for Buying and Selling Franchises in 2018
Fri, 10/27/2017
- Franchise Times Article
Published October 27, 2017
Thu, 10/5/2017
- National Franchise Sales, the nation's premier Franchise Business Brokerage has recently established a new Northern California office with industry veteran Ritchie Labate at the helm.
Tue, 6/6/2017
- Ellen discusses Exit Strategy, Succession Planning and other questions regarding the Resales of Franchise Businesses!
Tue, 5/23/2017
- 36 Carl's Jr. Restaurants in Las Vegas DMA
Mon, 4/17/2017
- The report is comprised of transactions that represent a diverse array of 10 brands, 67 locations and 8 fee properties totaling over $52 million, and embodies the NFS Team's work within the franchise community.
Sun, 3/5/2017
- National Franchise Sales (NFS) is pleased to announce the roll-out of the franchise resale industry's most innovative website.
Sat, 10/15/2016
- President, Jerome J. Thissen will be participating at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference as a panel member for the workshop: Seven Things to Nail Down Before You Put Your Stores on the Market
Sat, 6/25/2016
- This brand/company had most everything in place to make it a Franchisor but had not pulled the trigger to become a full fledged Franchisor.
Wed, 6/8/2016
- Remodel Adjustments on Unit Valuations
Mon, 5/16/2016
- This transaction resulted in a new franchisee being approved into the Taco Bell system.
Tue, 3/15/2016
- National Franchise Sales recently published an annual report in celebration of its 36th anniversary. This report provides a recap of company activity and industry involvement.
Mon, 6/15/2015
- Fosters Freeze franchise system. Fosters Freeze is an 82 unit fast food/ dairy concept boasting California's original soft serve desserts.
