At Founders Advisors, our core values are not mere words on paper; they are guiding principles that drive our actions and decisions. One of our stated values is “Service: Go the extra mile for our clients, co-workers, and community.” Recently, we were able to put this value into action by donating eight laptops to the…
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…
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…
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…
Founders Advisors was honored to hear from founding senior pastor of Church of the Highlands, Pastor Chris Hodges. Based in Birmingham, AL, Church of the Highlands has 26 campuses throughout Alabama and into Columbus, Georgia. Pastor Chris is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, co-founder of Association of Related Churches (ARC), and founder &…
By: Swede Umbach Signing a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) represents an exciting milestone in the process of selling a business. After weeks of underwriting, marketing the company, down-selecting bidders, and negotiating the LOI, founders initially feel like the hard part of a process is over. In truth, the most difficult stretch is yet to come….