What Are the Hottest Tech-Forward Franchise Concepts in 2025?
The hottest tech-forward franchise concepts in 2025 are those backed by major private equity firms like Roark Capital, KKR, and The Carlyle Group, who have invested billions in AI-powered platforms that can scale across multiple brands. Think Roark Capital’s FOCUS Brands (Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Carvel) and Inspire Brands (Arby’s, Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins) – but reimagined with […]