Acquiring Minds

How to Buy Franchise Businesses, Then Sell to PE


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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:

  • LinkedIn
  • Big Money In Franchising by Alicia Miller

Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):

Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:

Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

  • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
  • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
  • Follow Will on Twitter
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