The most recent notable franchise brand acquisition is Fat Brands' acquisition of the Global Franchise Group in June 2021 for $442.5 million. This deal combined Fat Brands' portfolio, including Fat Burger and other fast-food brands, with the Global Franchise Group's 1,400 franchised and corporate stores across 14 countries, creating a significant restaurant franchising group
. More recent M&A activity in 2024-2025 involves large corporate acquisitions across various industries, such as Home Depot acquiring SRS Distribution, but these are not specifically franchise brand acquisitions
. Therefore, the latest franchise brand acquisition of note remains Fat Brands acquiring the Global Franchise Group.
