Preparing your Brand for Global Domination: How to Use Capital to Supercharge your System

Moderator: Ryan Barr, Entrepreneur / Former Investment Banking M&A and PE, Capriotti’s/Wing Zone Speakers: David Barr, Co-Founder & Managing Director, FranWorth; John Goldasich, CEO, Arlington Capital Advisors; Steve O’Hara, Vice President of Origination, The Riverside Company

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve seen a massive influx of M&A activity; some say this is just the start of the tidal wave to come. When it comes to preparing your business for next-level growth, taking on capital is paramount to the future of the brand. For some brands, there’s one question right off the bat: where the hell do I start? Buckle in for this interactive session to learn: (i) what strategic investors, private equity firms and other potential investors value most when looking at your company; and (ii) what you can start doing today that will help you prepare for tomorrow.