Global Franchise Group was a brand-acquisition and management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It specialized in franchising and quick-service restaurant industries. It was founded in 2010 with the acquisition of NexCen Brands' properties and was acquired by FAT Brands 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, a franchised athletic footwear and apparel retail brand
- February 2007: Acquired:
- Bill Blass Limited, a classic American fashion brand
- MaggieMoo's
- Marble Slab Creamery
- May 2007: Acquired Waverly