Introduction Following a relatively low M&A year in 2024, the outlook for 2025 is largely “bullish” based on many factors, including...

Let us cut to the chase: In the high-stakes world of middle-market enterprises, innovation is not a luxury—it is survival calculus. Your...

Best Practices and Considerations Wage inflation and high prices are proving to be persistent issues. CFOs are navigating numerous...

Audit readiness begins well before the audit period ends. Or so it should. But now it is January and maybe the auditors have just started...

Third-party delivery (3PD) companies, like Uber Eats and DoorDash, have transformed the restaurant industry by offering customers...

Private Equity (PE) firms face pressure to deliver strong returns while managing downside risk. This necessitates a focus on performance...

The last year has been marked by the continued development of AI, fluctuating international relationships, military conflicts, natural...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) extends far beyond traditional financial...

In a year characterized by changes for the restaurant industry, including food and labor pricing increases, bankruptcies and liquidity...

The hotel industry has seen rapid growth over the past decade, with acquisitions driving increased revenues and leading to unprecedented...

Finance Transition for Middle Market and First-Time Sponsor-Backed Companies Our Ankura Office of the CFO® professionals have worked...

This month's update covers the McDonald's E. coli outbreak response, new franchise expansions, and mixed stock performances amid a...