Key Takeaways Private equity-backed franchises are becoming increasingly common as investors seek scalable brands with long-term growth potential. Thompson Street Capital Partners acquired Bubbakoo’s Burritos in 2025 to help accelerate

Why Bubbakoo’s VP of Franchise Development Thinks Like an Operator Most franchise development executives have spent their careers on one side of the franchise agreement. They have sold franchises, managed

For franchise investors evaluating a new brand, questions about support are some of the most important they can ask. What does the franchisor actually provide? When does that support begin?

Momentum is one of the most frequently cited signals in franchise development conversations, and also one of the most misunderstood. A growing unit count is visible and easy to reference.

How Chris Ives Is Building Bubbakoo’s Burritos Into a National Fast-Casual Brand In June 2025, Chris Ives became CEO of Bubbakoo’s Burritos, a brand he had already spent six years

Bubbakoo’s Burritos is entering a new phase of growth, one defined not just by expansion but by acceleration. The brand recently recorded its strongest franchise development performance in over a