
Delivering Franchising Expertise
Riverside has invested in a cadre of successful franchise companies, growing them through operating expertise and strategic add-ons. Led by an experienced senior advisor, the Riverside Franchising Specialization team seeks to source and integrate add-on opportunities, drive growth, and capture potential.
The Right Choice for Franchisors
Franchisors choose Riverside because of its strong reputation, and because the firm offers many advantages:
- Global Resources. Riverside’s team on four continents delivers a diverse breath of knowledge, new markets, and sourcing opportunities.
- Increased EBITDA. Riverside understands how to grow earnings through increased sales, reduced expenses, and improved processes.
- Operational Savings. Riverside’s pooled purchasing programs save companies millions on services ranging from healthcare to shipping.
Select Franchisors Portfolio Highlights

AIA Corporation
- Invested
- July 2005
- Status
- Exited
- Industry
- Franchisors, Business Services
- Region
- North America
- Business Unit
- Riverside Micro-Cap
- Strategy
- Private Equity
Franchisor of promotional products
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Neighborly
- Invested
- May 2018
- Status
- Active
- Industry
- Franchisors
- Region
- North America
- Business Unit
- Riverside Strategic Capital
- Strategy
- Structured Capital
Franchisor holding company
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Retail Zoo
- Invested
- April 2010
- Status
- Exited
- Industry
- Franchisors, Consumer Brands
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Business Unit
- Riverside Australia, Riverside Capital Appreciation
- Strategy
- Private Equity
Franchisor and operator of healthy quick-serve restaurants
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