Michael Iannuzzi

June 18, 2025 - Private equity is more accessible than ever—but it’s also more selective. If you're not ready, the opportunity you’ve worked toward could disappear overnight. The franchise industry is experiencing industry-altering changes. Across industries—whether it’s food and beverage, medical, fitness, or service retail—franchisors and multi-unit operators are drawing serious interest from private equity.

Congratulations to our Franchising Practice for being named a finalist for the 2023 Franchising@WORK Awards by Franchise Business Review! The awards highlight franchise companies with the highest employee satisfaction based on an independent survey of corporate franchise staff.

Citrin Cooperman's Franchising Practice was recently honored with the Gold Award as a supplier by Franchise Business Review as part of the 2024 Franchising at Work Awards. The awards recognize franchise companies with the highest employee satisfaction based on an independent survey. We are excited to share this achievement with the franchise community and acknowledge our hardworking team! To see the presentation of the 2024 Franchising at Work research findings and awards click here.