Princeton Equity Group Invests in International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG)
May 10, 2022
Princeton Equity Group has made a strategic equity investment in the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) to accelerate the franchise broker network's growth and enhance its infrastructure and member services. IFPG founder and CEO Don Daszkowski will remain in his role, with Red Boswell staying as President, and the partnership will support staffing expansion, capability development and future strategic acquisitions.
- Buyers
- Princeton Equity Group
- Targets
- International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG)
- Industry
- Consulting
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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