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Rose (L) and Justin White bought a Pool Scouts franchise to own a business that was “already moving and going and successful.” Photo by Matthew R.O. Brown
Jun 1, 2025

Franchising offers entry point for Virginia entrepreneurs

Franchising surges in Virginia as entrepreneurs tap proven business models across several industries in 2025.

Blackstone completes Jersey Mike’s Subs acquisition
Mar 13, 2025

Blackstone completes Jersey Mike’s Subs acquisition

A spokesperson for Manasquan, New Jersey-based sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs told NJBIZ that Blackstone completed its acquisition of a majority stake in the company Jan. 16. They added the terms of the deal remain unchanged from the private equity behemoth’s November 2024 announcement. Blackstone did not immediately respond to a request for more information. […]

Jan 25, 2021

Va. Beach-based company to acquire pet supply chain for $700M

Virginia Beach-based franchise business operator Franchise Group Inc. announced Monday it will acquire Livonia, Michigan-based Pet Supplies Plus for approximately $700 million. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in March. The Pet Supplies Plus retail chain was founded in 1988 and sells pet supplies and services at its more than 500 locations, almost 60% […]

Jan 19, 2021

Herndon franchise software firm buys Canadian tech platform

Herndon-based franchise management software company FranConnect announced Tuesday it has acquired Quebec, Canada-based FranchiseBlast. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  The FranConnect platform assists with sales, operations and marketing for more than 800 brands worldwide. FranchiseBlast is a developer of a software platform for the franchise industry which works to streaml[...]

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