Market Insights

  1. Founders Advises Raney’s Truck Center in Acquisition by FleetPride

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (October 10, 2023) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors advised Raney’s Truck Center (“Raney’s”) in its acquisition by FleetPride (“FleetPride”). Since 1957, Raney’s Truck Center has been a leader in the heavy duty truck parts and truck repair industry. The company specializes in offering the latest technologies…

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  2. Founders Advises Odyssey Early Schools in its Sale to Big Blue Marble Academy

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (October 6th, 2023) – Founders Advisors is pleased to announce that Odyssey Early Schools, a world-class provider of early childhood education in Birmingham, Alabama, has been acquired by Big Blue Marble Academy, known for excellence in early childhood education and infant and toddler care, preschool, aftercare, and summer camp programs. Big Blue Marble Academy…

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  3. Restaurant M&A Update: Q3 2023

    In this edition of Founders’ Restaurant M&A Update, our team shares a curated collection of data from the food service industry. The newsletter includes data points highlighting: Macro-economic trends Latest restaurant valuations Alerts about major recent transactions A look into restaurant private equity buyer universe Global M&A stats (see below for a preview) If you or…

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  4. Founders’ Early Education Market Update: Q3 2023

    In this edition of Founders’ Early Education Market Newsletter, our team shares a curated collection of data from the early education industry. The newsletter includes data points highlighting: Macro-economic trends Latest early education valuations Alerts about major recent transactions A look into the Early Education Buyer Universe (see below for a preview) If you or…

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  5. Transaction Readiness

    By: Neal England Preparing to sell your company is a complex and emotional process that requires careful planning and execution to achieve a desired outcome. Regardless of the seller’s motivation, there are preparation measures to undertake that will increase the chances of success and maximize enterprise valuation. Preparation… THEN Execution Many owners underestimate the importance…

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