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KKR Nears Deal for Nothing Bundt Cakes at $2 Billion
Franchise News
April 8, 20262 min read

KKR Nears Deal for Nothing Bundt Cakes at $2 Billion

After several years of steady expansion, the brand has reached a scale and level of performance that continues to draw attention from large private equity buyers.
Victoria Campisi

Victoria Campisi

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Prince St. Pizza Partners With Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee for National Growth
Franchise News
March 31, 20262 min read

Prince St. Pizza Partners With Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee for National Growth

Prince St. Pizza is teaming up with a leading Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee to expand nationwide, tapping proven operator experience to drive growth.
Victoria Campisi

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

KKR to Acquire Nothing Bundt Cakes in $2 Billion Deal -  1851 Franchise
Franchise News
March 26, 20262 min read

KKR to Acquire Nothing Bundt Cakes in $2 Billion Deal

The deal underscores continued private equity interest in franchise-heavy restaurant brands with predictable revenue and room to scale.
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Chris Irby

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SBA Awards Pool Scouts Owner as Alabama Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year

The Melt

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The Melt Launches National Franchising Initiative With Enticing Opportunity for Multi-Unit Operators

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Exiting Franchising: How Strategic Franchising Helps Owners Build and Cash In on Their Legacy

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Why Franchisors Need the Right Financial Partner by the End of Q1

Layne's Chicken Fingers

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Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Rockwall with April 18 Grand Opening and Free Layne’s for a Year

Layne's Chicken Fingers

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ServiceMaster Restore

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Dillas Primo Quesadillas Founders Share 12-Year Growth Journey on “Give an Ovation” Podcast

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KKR Nears Deal for Nothing Bundt Cakes at $2 Billion

KKR Nears Deal for Nothing Bundt Cakes at $2 Billion

After several years of steady expansion, the brand has reached a scale and level of performance that continues to draw attention from large private equity buyers.
Prince St. Pizza Partners With Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee for National Growth

Prince St. Pizza Partners With Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee for National Growth

Prince St. Pizza is teaming up with a leading Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee to expand nationwide, tapping proven operator experience to drive growth.
KKR to Acquire Nothing Bundt Cakes in $2 Billion Deal

KKR to Acquire Nothing Bundt Cakes in $2 Billion Deal

The deal underscores continued private equity interest in franchise-heavy restaurant brands with predictable revenue and room to scale.
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