We help catapult franchise brands forward Franchise Group, Inc. was established to build a world-class franchising platform for an increasingly diverse collection of market-leading and emerging brands.
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Franchise Group, Inc. helps catapult franchise brands forward by providing financial acumen, operational know-how, infrastructure and support that are essential to succeed.

Franchise Group, Inc. was established to build a world-class franchising platform for an increasingly diverse collection of market-leading and emerging brands that offer exceptional service-based or retail experiences. With a keen eye toward franchisees and customers, Franchise Group partners with strong management teams and franchisees collaboratively to identify the resources required to drive operational and strategic improvements that yield sustainable long-term profitability.

We have a proven process to take your business to the next level.

With over 100 years of combined franchising and operational expertise, we know what it takes to grow, develop, and nurture a company to be successful in franchising.

3,000+

Brand Locations

$4.2+

Billion in Global Sales

15,000+

Brand Locations

12+

Countries

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Our Mission

To provide a first-class environment for our operating companies and their associates to thrive by partnering with strong management teams who are committed to growth through franchising.

Our Values

Hard Work & Integrity

Hard Work & Integrity

We value hard work and integrity in everything we do whether dealing with our suppliers, franchisees, associates and shareholders.
Best Practices & Global Citizenship

Best Practices & Global Citizenship

We value best practices and global citizenship. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment for all our partners and associates. We value our planet and strive for a more sustainable future.
Customer Respect

Customer Respect

We value and respect our customers and focus on creating a memorable experience with our brands.
Associate Respect

Associate Respect

We value our associates and celebrate our success with them.
We're Builders at Heart

We're Builders at Heart

Our entrepreneurial spirit inspires us to seek out new opportunities to build market leading brands.
We're Hands On

We're Hands On

We like rolling up our sleeves and working alongside our partners to create a winning culture.

Our Story

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2019

June 2019

Franchise Group, Inc. is formed through the $138 million combination of Liberty Tax and Buddy’s Home Furnishings

June 2019

Franchise Group, Inc. is formed through the $138 million combination of Liberty Tax and Buddy’s Home Furnishings

October 2019

FRG acquires SearsOutlet for $130 million with plans to build through acquisition

December 2019

FRG acquires The Vitamin Shoppe for $208 million

2020

February 2020

FRG acquires American Freight for $450 million and announces it will combine the business with Sears Outlet to form a national value retailer while driving over $42 million of annual synergies

December 2020

FRG acquires FFO Home and converts all locations to American Freight

2021

March 2021

FRG acquires Pet Supplies Plus for $700 million

July 2021

FRG sells Liberty Tax for $245 million

September 2021

FRG acquires Sylvan Learning for $81 million

November 2021

FRG acquires W.S. Badcock Corporation for $580 million

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