A first-of-its-kind platform
Combining Fishman’s narrative authority with Branded’s capital execution expertise, F&B capital bridges the gap between franchise growth and institutional capital markets.
Founded in 1991, Fishman Public Relations is known as the premiere PR firm in franchising. With a 30+ year proven track record, Fishman PR's integrated strategic public relations and content marketing programs are designed to generate quality franchise leads, as well as increase consumer brand awareness on national and local levels.
Founded in 2017, Branded Hospitality is an investment, advisory, and media platform driving growth in food service and hospitality. Our three business lines—Branded Ventures, Branded Solutions, and Branded Media—work together to create a powerful flywheel effect, accelerating success through access, validation, and industry connections.
Core Services
F&B Capital provides a comprehensive suite of services to ensure brands are both "market-ready" and "investor-visible".
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Facilitating growth equity placements, minority recapitalizations, and structured finance or credit facilities.
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Providing strategic advisory and introductions for buy-outs, mergers, carveouts, acquisitions, and roll-ups.
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Serving as the essential bridge between franchise operators and capital markets through strategic introductions to key partners and support starting from diligence preparation through to transaction completion.
Target Clients
F&B Capital partners with operators scaling across multiple locations and the network of collaborators who power those businesses.
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Emerging to mature brands preparing for capital solutions.
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Groups pursuing consolidation or institutionalizing operations.
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Suppliers and industry partners seeking growth capital.
Food & Beverage
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Home Services
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Health & Fitness
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Retail & Specialty
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Childcare & Education
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Food & Beverage • Home Services • Health & Fitness • Retail & Specialty • Childcare & Education •
Institutional Readiness & Exit Engineering
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Navigate complex legal structures and maximize valuation using a validated roadmap derived from over 60 successful investments.
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Facilitate M&A events and secure maximum value by positioning your brand as an essential, "investor-visible" asset to institutional buyers.
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Drive a successful capital event with expert guidance on deal collateral creation, strategic introductions, and comprehensive transaction management.
Narrative Edge & Market Velocity
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Partner with the #1-ranked franchise PR authority to drive high-quality investor leads and slash deal cycles from years to months.
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Mitigate risk and ensure "market-readiness" by leveraging three decades of institutional knowledge to anticipate industry shifts before they impact the deal.
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Drive success by tapping into a global network of supply chain targets, franchise aggregators, and institutional investors.
Meet the Team
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Zack Fishman
MANAGING PARTNER
Chief Growth Officer at Fishman PR and Partner at Franchise Supplier Network. Zack brings almost a decade of experience in franchise PR, advising, and investing. -
Jimmy Frischling
MANAGING PARTNER
Co-Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Branded Hospitality Group. Jimmy brings 30 years of experience in capital markets, financial structuring, and hospitality investment. -
Evan Veryard
PARTNER
Managing Director at Myra Group and Director at Branded Hospitality. Evan brings 10 years of experience in corp dev, investor relations, and capital formation. -
Cam Hanson
PARTNER
Sr. Associate at Branded Hospitality and Associate at Myra Group. Cam brings experience in capital raising, investor relations, and corporate development. -
Michael Schatzberg
ADVISOR
Co-Managing Partner and Founder of Branded Hospitality. Michael brings 30 years of experience as an operator, investor, and brand builder in the hospitality sector.
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Brad Fishman
ADVISOR
CEO of Fishman Public Relations and Co-Founder of Franchisors.com. Brad brings 35 years of experience in franchise PR, operations, and board leadership.
Moving franchise brands from visibility to institutional readiness and successful capital events.
Let’s Work Together
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