Franchise Group Inc (FRG)
NASDAQ (NMS) NASDAQ (NMS) Primary Summary
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Franchise Group Inc Profile
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Brian R. Kahn CFA CEO | NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | 35180X105 CUSIP |
| US Country | 8,575 Employees | 30 Jun 2023 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
Franchise Group, Inc. was initially known as Liberty Tax, Inc. before it rebranded in September 2019. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Delaware, Ohio, it operates a vast array of franchised and franchisable businesses across six main segments: Vitamin Shoppe, Pet Supplies Plus, Badcock, American Freight, Buddy's, and Sylvan. These segments encompass a wide range of industry sectors from health and wellness, pet supplies, home furnishings, to education. On August 21, 2023, the corporation transitioned from a public entity to a privately held company. This strategic move underscores its evolution and growth in operating and franchising businesses with a significant footprint in their respective markets.
Products and Services
- Vitamin Shoppe
Functions as an omnichannel specialty retailer, offering a comprehensive selection of vitamins, minerals, herbs, specialty supplements, sports nutrition, and other health and wellness products. Its mission is to nurture and support the health and wellness journeys of its customers.
- Pet Supplies Plus
Operates both as a retail chain and franchisor providing a broad spectrum of pet supplies and services. This segment is known for its premium brands, proprietary private labels, specialty products, grooming, pet wash, and additional services, catering to the needs of pets and their owners.
- Badcock
A specialty retailer and franchisor in the furniture, appliances, bedding, electronics, home office equipment, accessories, and seasonal items sector. Badcock operates showroom formats and offers various flexible payment solutions and credit options for consumers.
- American Freight
This segment provides customers in-store and online access to furniture, mattresses, new and out-of-box home appliances, and home accessories. It also acts as a liquidation channel for appliance vendors, offering a wide range of products at discounted prices.
- Buddy's
Functions as a specialty retailer offering consumer electronics, residential furniture, appliances, and household accessories through rent-to-own agreements, thereby providing flexible ownership options for customers.
- Sylvan
Focused on supplemental education for Pre-K-12 students in the United States and Canada, Sylvan grows as a franchisor offering personalized tutoring in various subjects, thereby supporting students and families in their educational endeavors.
