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Neel Bhargava discusses franchise investing on the Fransmart podcast
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Neel Bhargava discusses franchise investing on the Fransmart podcast
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Dan Rowe chats with Neel Bhargava, co-founder of NB Group, who’s reshaping the world of franchise investment with his unique multi-unit, multi-brand approach. Neel’s journey took him from the world of consulting and private equity to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, scaling some of the most successful brands in the franchise space including Crunch Fitness and European Wax Center.

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The Real Truth About Private Equity Growth w/ Neel Bhargava
January 22, 2026
The Real Truth About Private Equity Growth w/ Neel Bhargava
January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026
 CR Fitness Surpasses 1 Million Member Milestone
January 22, 2026
CR Fitness Surpasses 1 Million Member Milestone
January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026
Find Healthcare for Active Living in Bend, Oregon with OnePeak Medical
August 22, 2025
Find Healthcare for Active Living in Bend, Oregon with OnePeak Medical
August 22, 2025

Discover how OnePeak Medical in Bend, Oregon, is redefining healthcare for those who live an active lifestyle.

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August 22, 2025
OnePeak Medical Expands Willamette Valley Care in Albany
July 24, 2025
OnePeak Medical Expands Willamette Valley Care in Albany
July 24, 2025
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July 24, 2025
Flexible Focus: The Key to Private Equity Success
July 21, 2025
Flexible Focus: The Key to Private Equity Success
July 21, 2025
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July 21, 2025
Ariez Dustoor talks about trends in the Deal-by-Deal Ecosystem
May 29, 2025
Ariez Dustoor talks about trends in the Deal-by-Deal Ecosystem
May 29, 2025
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May 29, 2025
CR Fitness Holdings Opens 85th Crunch Fitness Location with State-of-the-Art Facility in Gainesville, GA
May 27, 2025
CR Fitness Holdings Opens 85th Crunch Fitness Location with State-of-the-Art Facility in Gainesville, GA
May 27, 2025
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May 27, 2025
A Builder's Approach to Healthcare Investing w/ Ariez Dustoor, Partner, NB Group Investors
May 9, 2025
A Builder's Approach to Healthcare Investing w/ Ariez Dustoor, Partner, NB Group Investors
May 9, 2025

Entrepreneurs are addressing problems in US healthcare like access to primary care, but they need mentors and investors to scale up and make a real impact. Private equity has some bad connotations, especially in healthcare delivery. Why is that and what are investors doing to prove their worth?

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May 9, 2025
Neel discusses minority investment in Crunch Fitness with Minds Capital podcast
May 7, 2025
Neel discusses minority investment in Crunch Fitness with Minds Capital podcast
May 7, 2025
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May 7, 2025
Private Equity Insights: What Makes Your Business Attractive| Sell or Scale with Ariez Dustoor
April 30, 2025
Private Equity Insights: What Makes Your Business Attractive| Sell or Scale with Ariez Dustoor
April 30, 2025

In this episode of the Sell or Scale podcast, John Bartlett from Brentwood Growth interviews Ariez Dustoor of NB Group, a private equity firm specializing in first institutional investments in founder or family-owned businesses. Ariez shares valuable insights into what makes businesses attractive to PE firms, ideal deal structures, and how owners should prepare for a sale. Learn what happens during the due diligence process, what changes after acquisition, and how to maximize your business value. Perfect for business owners considering selling or scaling their company with a private equity partnership.

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April 30, 2025
Neel Bhargava discusses franchise investing on the Fransmart podcast
April 29, 2025
Neel Bhargava discusses franchise investing on the Fransmart podcast
April 29, 2025

Dan Rowe chats with Neel Bhargava, co-founder of NB Group, who’s reshaping the world of franchise investment with his unique multi-unit, multi-brand approach. Neel’s journey took him from the world of consulting and private equity to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, scaling some of the most successful brands in the franchise space including Crunch Fitness and European Wax Center.

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April 29, 2025
OnePeak Medical Opens 16th Location in Coos Bay
April 29, 2025
OnePeak Medical Opens 16th Location in Coos Bay
April 29, 2025
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April 29, 2025
Ariez Dustoor discusses Lower Middle Market investing on Street Smart Success podcast
April 22, 2025
Ariez Dustoor discusses Lower Middle Market investing on Street Smart Success podcast
April 22, 2025

Ariez Dustoor discusses the Big Opportunity In Buying Lower-Middle Market Companies with Roger Becker on the Street Smart Success podcast.

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April 22, 2025
CR Fitness Continues Expansion In Florida With Acquisition Of Nine 24 Hour Fitness Gyms
April 21, 2025
CR Fitness Continues Expansion In Florida With Acquisition Of Nine 24 Hour Fitness Gyms
April 21, 2025
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April 21, 2025
What PE Wants: Healthcare Through an Investor’s Lens
April 16, 2025
What PE Wants: Healthcare Through an Investor’s Lens
April 16, 2025
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April 16, 2025
Crunch Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Announces Newest Location in Colleyville, Texas
February 25, 2025
Crunch Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Announces Newest Location in Colleyville, Texas
February 25, 2025

Crunch Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Announces Newest Location in Colleyville, Texas

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February 25, 2025
Neel Bhargava speaks on panel about Talent Management in PE portfolio companies at iGlobal Independent Sponsors Summit
September 4, 2023
Neel Bhargava speaks on panel about Talent Management in PE portfolio companies at iGlobal Independent Sponsors Summit
September 4, 2023

Neel Bhargava was joined by other lower middle market private equity leaders to discuss trends in talent management in a difficult labor environment.

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September 4, 2023
OnePeak Medical Opens New Clinic in Talent, OR
July 5, 2023
OnePeak Medical Opens New Clinic in Talent, OR
July 5, 2023
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July 5, 2023
Oregon Leader in Functional Medicine Comes to Lake Oswego, Oregon
March 14, 2023
Oregon Leader in Functional Medicine Comes to Lake Oswego, Oregon
March 14, 2023
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March 14, 2023
European Wax Center Franchisee EWC Growth Appoints Robert Fish as Chief Executive Officer
October 10, 2022
European Wax Center Franchisee EWC Growth Appoints Robert Fish as Chief Executive Officer
October 10, 2022

European Wax Center Franchisee EWC Growth Appoints Robert Fish as Chief Executive Officer

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October 10, 2022
Neel Bhargava discusses LP diversification and relationship building with iGlobal Forum
July 22, 2021
Neel Bhargava discusses LP diversification and relationship building with iGlobal Forum
July 22, 2021

NEW YORK and MEDFORD, Ore., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NB Group Investors ("NB Group" or "NBG") announced today an investment in OnePeak Medical ("OnePeak" or the "Company"), an innovative primary care medical practice group

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July 22, 2021
NB Group Invests in OnePeak Medical, an Innovative Primary Care Practice Group
July 15, 2021
NB Group Invests in OnePeak Medical, an Innovative Primary Care Practice Group
July 15, 2021

NEW YORK and MEDFORD, Ore., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NB Group Investors ("NB Group" or "NBG") announced today an investment in OnePeak Medical ("OnePeak" or the "Company"), an innovative primary care medical practice group

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July 15, 2021
NB Group Backs CR Fitness
May 17, 2018
NB Group Backs CR Fitness
May 17, 2018

NB Group Investors and PNC Mezzanine Capital announced an investment of equity and debt to support expansion initiatives of CR Fitness Holdings, a franchisee of Crunch Fitness gym chains.

CR Fitness is expanding its footprint in Florida and Georgia, according to a news release. Terms of NB Group’s investment weren’t disclosed.

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May 17, 2018
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