When a business owner is pursuing a sale, there are many elements out of his or her control. Going to market with credible and reliable financials doesn’t have to be one of them. Often a seller chooses to not have a sell side quality of earnings report prepared to save money, only to have it …
The robust M&A markets of 2021 and 2022 lost their momentum as concerns over an impending recession and rising interest rates caused a shrink in the pool of companies available for sale and a decline in buyer demand. Despite these challenges, strategic and financial buyers still possessed substantial capital to invest, leading to a consistent …
The current market creates an interesting dynamic when it comes to restaurant brand owners and how they view selling. Many owners are bearish when discussing a capital related transaction, be it a capital raise, selling a minority stake, or selling their beloved brand creation. More than likely, these restaurant owners have had knowledgeable advisors, but …
