Pitching a 1,200-Unit Fast Casual Franchise System to Private Equity Acquirers
Private equity sponsors love 95% asset-light franchisor business models with predictable royalty streams. Here is how investment bankers pitch 15x EBITDA multiples.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
April 23, 20224 min read
The Asset-Light Franchisor Pitch
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What to say to PE buyers: "This 1,200-unit franchise network operates on a 98% asset-light model with zero corporate restaurant lease liability. High-margin 5.5% recurring royalties and supply chain procurement margins generate $42M in EBITDA with an astonishing 92% free cash flow conversion rate, providing an exceptional platform for nationwide expansion."
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice franchise M&A pitches in Dehurdle.