Private equity, the business of buying companies, fixing them up and selling them for a profit, is in a bind. The industry boomed during the era of low interest rates, when private equity firms could ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Private equity interest in franchising is at an all-time high, and for good reason.

The past several years have reshaped financial realities for millions. Rising interest rates, tightening credit conditions and persistently high inflation are directly impacting the day-to-day ...