The Restaurant Boiler Room

Join Rick as he talks through: Franchise Times Dealmakers of the Year Award, Q1 reflections and Q2 projections, the current franchise M&A market.

Join Rick and Kevin Hochman, president of KFC U.S. and interim president of Pizza Hut U.S., as they talk brands, trends, and what books are currently on his nightstand.

Barry Dubin of KBP Foods and Mike Cherney of Grand Mere Capital join Rick and discuss the following: 1. General outlook for their brands, QSR, and restaurants for 2021. Best case/worst case? 2. Comments on the impact of political changes on revenues, M&A, and operations. 3. Opinions on franchise M&A activity in 2021. Slowdown or consolidation? 4. How they are approaching acquisitions for 2021. 5....

Post-Election Thoughts on franchise M&A, and our thoughts moving forward into 2021.

2020 has certainly been an interesting year, hasn't it? Join Rick Ormsby as he discusses both his reflections on the year in the franchise industry and his hopeful outlook moving forward.

How might looming tax changes affect the valuation and timeline of selling your business? Rick Ormsby discusses the following topics and more alongside two tax experts: 1. Changes in Your ‘Sale Horizon’ 2. Shifting Political Landscape 3. Looming Tax Changes 4. PPP Loan Forgiveness and Taxation

We've all seen the articles regarding how 2020 has affected the restaurant industry, but where does that leave the M&A market? Rick Join Rick Ormsby as he talks with Derek Ball and Tony Petrunin from our team about all they've learned (hint: it's a lot!) from negotiating deals through this unprecedented season.

Your relationship with your lender doesn't stop when you sign on the dotted line. For many reasons, having an understanding of the lender's process and learning how to continue the dialogue could be grossly undervalued in the industry. Join Rick as he discusses the following topics and more with Michael Eagen, a Managing Director in the Franchise Finance Group of BMO Harris Bank: 1. A Lender's Int...

While some lenders are pulling back, operators still need a robust way to solve for their capital needs – whether they want to acquire, recapitalize, build new units, buy-out partners or create breathing room while waiting for a turnaround. Richard Fitzgerald and Wade Daniel from CapitalSpring join Rick Ormsby to discuss the following: 1. Circumstances when Operators Need Capital 2. Methods of Fin...

While bankruptcy isn't something many of us love talking about, for those in the restaurant industry, it's important to have some understanding in your back pocket. Tom Ice and Andrew Stosberg from Middleton Reutlinger Attorneys join Rick Ormsby as they discuss the following topics and more: 1. What happens when distress hits 2. Chapters 7 and 11 bankruptcy 3. Potential franchisor issues

What's the temperature out there? What does lending look like in a Post-COVID-19 world? Join Rick and John Hamburger, president of Franchise Times Corp. to discuss these questions and more.

Rick Ormsby and Derek Ball from the Unbridled Capital team are joined by Tim Ring, an expert in Franchise Law, to discuss the CARES Act and the traps and provisions of PPP loan forgiveness.

Rick Ormsby is joined by Allan Kanner, a Harvard-trained lawyer and expert in the fields of complex litigation and consumer fraud, to discuss business interruption insurance and protecting your franchise investment amidst COVID-19.

Post-COVID-19 Franchise M&A and Real Estate Market Conditions

Rick Ormsby is joined by Mike James and Reed Melillo of James Capital Advisors (JCA) to discuss how COVID-19 has changed franchise M&A and real estate acquisitions and divestitures.   Find video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAua4sgcco0  

Update from Franchise Times Franchise Review of Select QSR Brands and Emerging Concepts FT Deal Maker of the Year Award Winners

Coronavirus Update and Assurance from Unbridled Capital Optimizing the Franchise Sale New Team Announcements

January Sales and Seasonality Update Papa John's Momentum Minimum Wage Update Sonic Drive-In Discussion KFC Convention Wrap-Up Importance of Recognition

1. Yum Acquires The Habit2. History of M&A at Yum3. Thoughts on Krystal Bankruptcy4. What to Expect in 2020 for Restaurant Sales and Profits?5. Jay Rutherford Announced as Unbridled COO6. Recent KFC and Burger King Closing

1. Arbitrage in buying and selling franchises2. Passive income from 1031 exchanges on franchise real estate3. Papa John's and Pizza Hut Q4 Commentary4. Restaurant Menu Innovation and Election Year Sales in 20205. Unbridled Year-End Deal Closings6. Franchising as the American Dream

1. How to Attract a Family-Office to Your Franchise Deal2. Observations from the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference3. Recent Unbridled Deal Closings in KFC, Taco Bell and Papa John's

State of the Union for 2020: Buying, Selling and Financing Franchises

10 Reasons Why Franchisees Shouldn't Delay Their Decision to Sell their Franchise Businesses

1. Pizza competition & the dropping 10-yr2. Commodity costs & Fitness brand growth3. Understanding franchisors' motivations

1. Why Are So Many People Selling?2. Domino’s Sales Growth Disappoints3. Essential Guidelines for PE Buyers in Franchise Deals