Franchising

Caring Brands International, a global franchisor of in-home medical and non-medical care services, includes US-based Interim HealthCare, UK-based Bluebird Care, and Australia-based Just Better Care. The company’s geographic footprint now reaches seven countries with 530 franchise locations, collectively representing more than $1 billion in combined network sales.

Founded in 1988, Pirtek Europe has grown to become the leading franchised provider of fluid transfer solutions and on-site hydraulic hose replacement throughout the UK and Continental Europe. Specializing in hydraulic hoses, pipe fittings and couplings, Pirtek Europe has service centers and on-site teams working in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Ireland, the Netherlands and the UK. With over 170 hose service and supply centers across Europe supported by over 700 mobile workshops, Pirtek offers a rapid response hose service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Founded in 1991, PJ United is the country’s largest franchisee of Papa John’s Pizza. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, PJ United operates 199 stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Papa John’s is well-known for its emphasis on quality, premium pizzas through the “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza” approach.

Maverick Fitness is one of the largest franchisees for Orangetheory Fitness. The company is headquartered in Frisco, TX and is comprised of 34 studios in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Maverick Fitness provides Orangetheory’s professionally coached full-body workouts, focused on training endurance, strength and power. Orangetheory Fitness classes utilize treadmills, water rowing machines, mini bands and TRX® suspension unit systems, as well as free weights and benches. Each class utilizes technology which allows members to capture real-time performance data, measure their overall workout results, and set new goals.

Meineke Car Care Centers, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a nationwide franchisor of automotive service centers. Through its franchisee system, the Company services approximately 2.2 million cars per year in 48 states through 835 domestic and 41 international locations. Meineke service centers perform a wide range of automotive services, including exhaust, brake and suspension repairs. In addition, Meineke initiates and supports franchisees from start-up through the entire service delivery chain.