NewSpring Franchise

Fueling growing brands.

NewSpring Franchise brings sector-specific operating and investment expertise to growing franchise and multi-unit businesses with sustainable business models.

Powering the American Dream.

NewSpring Franchise brings 20+ years of experience operating franchise and multi-unit businesses at a senior level.

This operating experience, paired with the larger-market resources we bring as part of NewSpring, uniquely positions us to accelerate the growth of strong multi-unit businesses with durable concepts.

We believe that franchisors and their franchisees are the engine that drives the American Dream. We are here to give our founders the knowledge, tools, and connections they need to keep driving their dreams forward.

  • Significant operating experience in the franchise and multi-unit space
  • Active engagement as trusted advisor to management teams, supporting ambitious growth
  • Access to broad network of experts across a wide range of operational functions
Part of the NewSpring ecosystem.

As one of five strategies resting under the NewSpring umbrella, NewSpring Franchise leverages the network, resources, and back office of a firm far beyond the scope of most funds our size.

NewSpring has been partnering with founders and management teams in the lower-middle market for more than 25 years. We bring a unique blend of investment expertise and operating experience across all five of our strategies.

Learn about NewSpring

25+

Years investing in the lower-middle market

$3.5bn+

Assets under management

250+

Investments across five diverse strategies

70+

Professionals, many with operating experience

Here’s an example of how we effect real growth for our companies and management teams.

450+
Total units at time of investment

700+

Total current units open and in development

$120mm

Total system sales at time of investment

$232mm

Total current system sales

Taking growing brands to the next level.
NewSpring Franchise Team
  • Megan McDermott

    Executive Assistant

  • Luke Pillarella

    Analyst

  • Satya Ponnuru

    General Partner

  • Patrick Sugrue

    General Partner

  • Sean Whitehead

    Vice President