Franchising’s Leading M&A Advisory Firm to Share Insights on Market Trends, Valuations, and the Hard Truths of Selling a Franchise System

JUPITER, Fla. (OCTOBER 1, 2025) — J. Patrick Galleher, Managing Partner, and Brian Alas, Managing Director of  Boxwood Partners will be featured speakers at the 2025 Springboard Conference, taking place October 15-17 in Philadelphia. The pair will represent one of franchising’s leading M&A advisory firms in two key sessions designed to help founders and executives navigate today’s evolving market.

Galleher will join leading private equity and advisory executives for the panel “A Private Equity Update: A Championship Lunch” on Thursday, October 16, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. ET. The panel will explore the rebound of franchise M&A activity in 2025 following a brief pause earlier this year. Along with other expert panelists, Galleher will provide franchisors, multi-unit operators and other attendees with valuable insight into current market dynamics, valuations, and strategies for maximizing enterprise value.

Alas will share his expertise during the panel “Everyone Has a Plan ’Til They Get Punched in the Purchase Agreement — The Hard-Hitting Truth of Selling Your Franchise System” on Wednesday, October 15, from 4:05–5:00 p.m. ET. This session will take attendees behind the curtain of due diligence, exploring how buyers evaluate brands, uncover risks, and make critical decisions that can impact valuations and deal structures.

“Springboard is one of the most important gatherings in the franchising community, and I’m honored to share the stage with such a distinguished group of leaders,” said Galleher. “The M&A market is shifting quickly, and our goal is to provide founders and franchise executives with actionable insights they can apply to strengthen their brands and position for long-term success.”

Boxwood continues to establish itself within the franchise space, having now advised on over 50 transactions in the sector over the past five years.

“Selling a franchise system can be one of the most rewarding and most challenging moments for a founder,” added Alas. “I’m excited to join my fellow panelists focusing on the realities of that process, including what buyers are really looking for and how franchisors can prepare today to protect their valuation tomorrow.”

The Springboard Conference brings together emerging and established franchisors, investors, and advisors for three days of networking, education, and thought leadership. The event is recognized as a premier forum for discussing growth strategies and capital markets trends in franchising.

For more information about the Springboard Conference, visit www.franchisespringboard.com.

To learn more about Boxwood Partners and its numerous buy-side and sell-side transactions across the franchise industry, including home services, wellness, home care, and more, please visit www.boxwoodpartners.com.

About Boxwood Partners

Boxwood Partners, LLC, is a boutique investment bank based in Jupiter, Florida with offices in Richmond, Virginia. Boxwood Partners combines a unique blend of senior-level transaction advisory, business operating experience, and proven process execution skills to give its clients a distinct advantage in the market. The firm’s extensive relationships within the global capital and buyer communities (including U.S. and international private equity groups, corporations, and lenders) and other essential transaction-related service providers such as consultants, attorneys, and accountants, ensure that the firm’s clients receive the attention, service, and results they deserve. For more information about Boxwood Partners, please visit www.boxwoodpartners.com. 

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