Managing Director of Unbridled Capital Rick Ormsby is joined by Derek Ball, Peter Fisher, and Raymond Buehner to discuss the state of franchise M&A in 2026.

Topics of discussion will include:

1. Considerations when doing a deal in 2026

2. Commentary on current supply and demand for buying and selling

3. Lending, Cap Rates, EBITDA multiples

4. Thoughts on inflation, sales forecasting, and timing a sale

5. Examples of real-time issues affecting M&A transactions