ACQUIRING MINDS WEBINARS
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Which industries make sense in 2026?
As more ETA searchers explore franchising as a path to acquisition, choosing the right industry has become just as important as choosing the right deal.
How industries like senior care, restoration, pet care, fitness, wellness, beauty, and home services compare
The pros and cons of each category for acquisition-minded entrepreneurs
Which industries tend to work well for franchising and which don’t
How to think about industry selection this year
Q&A with Connor Groce
The “Plant Your Flag” Strategy
"Planting Your Flag" is about purchasing new territories in a franchise system intentionally to execute an acquisition strategy once your foot is in the door. You’ll learn:
What the "Plant Your Flag" strategy is
The types of searchers for whom it makes sense
How to evaluate franchise opportunities with this strategy in mind
Funding strategies for franchise acquisitions
Stories of "Flag Planters" who have executed this strategy and seen wild success
The ABCs of Franchise M&A
Blending ETA with franchising can be a powerful combination. Connor Groce returns for a webinar on the ABCs of actually executing an acquisition strategy within a franchise system. Topics include:
How to source off-market deals as an outsider or an insider
How franchise diligence differs from independent businesses
The “flywheel effect” of franchise acquisition integration
Capital raising and exit strategies
Why Choose a Franchise?
Learn the merits of buying an existing franchise business & how to evaluate a franchise network from an ETA perspective.
Buying a franchise business vs. an independent business
What features make a franchise system ripe for entrepreneurship through acquisition
The FDD and what to focus on
Understanding your own goals
...and much more
How to Build a Franchise HoldCo
A one-of-a-kind look at the intersection of franchising and acquisition entrepreneurship. In this webinar, Connor Groce covers:
Single-brand roll-ups vs. multi-brand portfolios
Franchise acquisitions: sourcing, diligence, and integration
Institutional capital in franchising
Industries with the most opportunity in franchising
Case studies