In franchising this week: IKEA lands in New Zealand, Chemist Warehouse heads to the bargaining table, Hardee's sues a 77-unit operator.
Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Global franchise news
Franchise Brief
Investment, M&A and platform-building inside franchise systems.
International Franchising
Domino's Brazil is transferring its final 22 company-owned outlets to franchise partners as Vinci Compass pushes toward a capital-light, fully franchised growth model.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·30 June 2026· 6 min
Funding & Acquisitions
Jack in the Box has completed a $500 million securitized financing facility, using the proceeds to repay existing notes as its JACK on Track plan continues.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·24 June 2026· 5 min
Funding & Acquisitions
Aligned Fitness Holdings has acquired six Club Pilates studios in New Jersey, expanding to 61 studios and reinforcing the platform-building trend in franchise fitness.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·5 June 2026· 5 min
Funding & Acquisitions
Nadeem Bajwa, who operates nearly 300 Papa John's locations, is working with Irth Capital on a reported $47-per-share bid to take the chain private.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·14 May 2026· 5 min
Funding & Acquisitions
Italian-based commerce group Fortidia has taken a majority stake in Kwik Kopy Australia, with the Penfold family staying on as minority shareholders.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·3 Oct 2025· 5 min