Company Overview

Boxwood Partners is a boutique middle-market investment bank specializing in sell-side M\&A advisory for founder-led and private equity-owned companies across a range of industries, including franchising. With over 50 years of collective experience and billions of dollars in closed transactions, Boxwood merges large-firm expertise with boutique focus, supporting growth-minded franchise operators and other business clients through strategic exits and acquisitions.

Services Offered

• Sell-side M\&A advisory services for founders, multi-unit operators, and private equity-backed platforms
• Strategic transaction consulting, including growth capital and private equity partnerships
• Industry-specific expertise and partner identification for franchises in sectors like Food \& Beverage, Consumer Services, and Industrials
• Recognition and support for franchisors in valuation, deal structuring, and exit readiness

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Deep specialization in franchising, with extensive experience in Food \& Beverage, consumer services, and other middle-market industries.
• Key Benefits:
  • Enables franchise owners to achieve strategic exits and attract premium buyers through proven, well-structured processes.
  • Provides robust advisory support resulting in enhanced deal outcomes, including identifying optimal partners and maximizing transaction value for franchise systems.
  • Assists with building investor trust via a foundation of scalable infrastructure and unit-level profitability, backed by transaction and operating experience both as advisors and former operators.
• Franchise Expertise: Boxwood has advised numerous high-profile franchise brands such as AdvantaClean, Monster Tree Service, Franchise FastLane, Stretch Zone, and Tint World on sales, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments. Their leadership publishes industry insights, and the firm regularly participates in franchise-specific case studies and conference panels, confirming franchise-market expertise.