Ashish Seth of Harrington Park Advisors Speaks at Springboard 2025

At this year’s Springboard Conference for Emerging and Re-Emerging Franchisors, Ashish Seth, Founder and Managing Director of Harrington Park Advisors, participated in the Private Equity Update panel sponsored by Citrin Cooperman. The lively lunch session brought together leading dealmakers from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, Princeton Equity Group, Boxwood Partners, Riverside Company, and founder Paul Altero of Bubbakoo’s Burritos to discuss the state of franchise M&A.

The conversation highlighted the strong rebound in deal activity following a brief early-2025 pause, with Seth sharing perspective on current valuation drivers, deal structures, and how founders can best prepare for institutional capital. The panel delivered actionable insights for brands evaluating their next transaction – emphasizing how professional investors approach portfolio readiness, the importance of aligning with the right capital partner, and strategies to maximize enterprise value and long-term brand equity.