Global Franchise Group was a brand-acquisition and management firm headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia
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,
United States
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. It specialized in
franchising and
quick-service restaurant
A fast-food restaurant, also known as a quick-service restaurant (QSR) within the industry, is a specific type of restaurant that serves fast-food cuisine and has minimal table service. The food served in fast-food restaurants is typically ...
industries. It was founded in 2010 with the acquisition of NexCen Brands' properties. It was acquired by
FAT Brands
FAT Brands is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
History
FAT Brands began as a holding company for Fatburger in 2017, gaining a chairman in Ed Rensi. On August 13, 2020, Johnny Rockets wa ...
in July 2021.
Global Franchise Group operated more than 1,400 franchised and corporate stores in 14 countries. The organization's mission was to "Champion Brands and the People Who Build Them".
History
*November 2006: Acquired
The Athlete's Foot
The Athlete's Foot (TAF) is a global retailer of athletic inspired lifestyle and streetwear — footwear, apparel and accessories. Its global headquarters are located Stans, Switzerland and US headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 1971, David ...
, a franchised athletic footwear and apparel retail brand
*February 2007: Acquired:
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Bill Blass Limited, a classic American fashion brand
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MaggieMoo's
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Marble Slab Creamery
Marble Slab Creamery (Marble Slab) is an American chain of ice cream shops owned by FAT Brands. Its corporate offices are in Atlanta, Georgia.
There are more than 392 stores in various countries, all independently owned and franchised.
Histo ...
*May 2007: Acquired
Waverly (founded in 1923), a fashion and lifestyle brand in the home category. Its brand family includes Waverly, Waverly Home, Waverly Home Classics, Waverly Baby, and Waverly Sun N Shade.
*August 2007:
Pretzel Time
Pretzelmaker is a chain of independently owned and operated franchised stores that specialize in hand-rolled pretzels, smoothies and cold beverages. It is a franchise brand in the portfolio of Global Franchise Group. It has more than 280 locati ...
and
Pretzelmaker
Pretzelmaker is a chain of independently owned and operated franchised stores that specialize in hand-rolled pretzels, smoothies and cold beverages. It is a franchise brand in the portfolio of Global Franchise Group. It has more than 280 locatio ...
, two franchised brands in the hand-rolled pretzel category, were acquired from
Mrs. Fields.
*November 2007: Acquired
Shoebox New York, a multibrand retailer for footwear, handbags, and accessories
*January 2008: Acquired
Great American Cookies
Great American Cookie Co., doing business as Great American Cookies is an American chain of independently owned and operated franchised stores that specialize in gourmet cookies, especially cookie cakes. It has over 290 stores in the U.S., part ...
from Mrs. Fields.
*September 2008: Waverly sold to
Iconix Brand Group
Iconix Brand Group is an American brand management company that licenses brands to retailers and manufacturers primarily in the apparel, footwear, and apparel accessory industries. Its brands are available in such stores as Kohl's, Kmart, Se ...
*December 2008: Bill Blass sold to Peacock International Holdings
*July 2010: NexCen properties sold to Global Franchise Group
*July 2012: Global Franchise Group sold The Athlete's Foot to
Intersport, LLC
*August 2014: Global Franchise Group acquired
Hot Dog on a Stick
Hot Dog on a Stick is a fast food company that was founded by Dave Barham in Santa Monica, California, in 1946, and later branched out into malls and shopping centers. In 2014, the company was purchased by Global Franchise Group (the strategi ...
from bankruptcy
*September 2017: Global Franchise Group acquired
Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza is a chain and franchise of pizza parlours in the Western United States. The first Round Table Pizza restaurant was opened in 1959, and the company has over 400 restaurants. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ove ...
.
*July 2021: Global Franchise Group acquired by
FAT Brands
FAT Brands is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
History
FAT Brands began as a holding company for Fatburger in 2017, gaining a chairman in Ed Rensi. On August 13, 2020, Johnny Rockets wa ...
.
References
External links
Global Franchise GroupNexCen BrandsFat Brands Inc
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Companies based in Atlanta
Restaurant groups in the United States
Restaurants established in 2010
American companies established in 2010
2021 mergers and acquisitions