EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 44 MIN
Your Franchisor Got Bought by Private Equity — Now What?
from From A to Franchisee: The Podcast for Smarter Franchise Buying · host Franchise Business Review
Send us Fan MailHost: Michelle Rowan, Franchise Business ReviewGuest: Susan Black-Beth, Auspicious OwlIn this episode of "From A to Franchisee," hosts Michelle Rowan and Susan Black-Beth explore the impact of private equity on franchising. They discuss how private equity acquisitions can change priorities, timelines, and relationships within franchise systems. Susan, founder of Auspicious Owl Group, shares her extensive experience in the industry, emphasizing the importance of aligning private equity objectives with franchisee satisfaction. The conversation covers the evolution of private equity in franchising, the benefits and challenges it brings, and the importance of communication and understanding between franchisors and franchisees. The episode aims to prepare franchise buyers and owners for the changes and opportunities that private equity can introduce.**Download our free Food & Beverage Industry ReportResourcesListen: Understanding the FDDListen: Why You Should Think About An Exit Strategy Before You InvestListen: The Importance of Franchisee SatisfactionAuspicious Owl GroupConnect with Us:Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.comFollow us on Instagram, @franchisebusinessreviewSubscribe to our newsletterCheck us out on YouTube, @FranchiseBusinessReviewConnect with us on LinkedIn
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Send us Fan Mail Host: Michelle Rowan, Franchise Business Review Guest: Susan Black-Beth, Auspicious Owl In this episode of "From A to Franchisee," hosts Michelle Rowan and Susan Black-Beth explore the impact of private equity on franchising. They discuss how private equity acquisitions can change priorities, timelines, and relationships within franchise systems. Susan, founder of Auspicious Owl Group, shares her extensive experience in the industry, emphasizing the importance of aligning pri...
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