Franchise Group (FRG)

Overall impact
C (41)

Commentary

Franchise Group is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 40.6 for overall impact (bottom 25% of all companies), Franchise Group ranks 27th out of 38 industry peers, behind Shutterfly, Strada Services, Farfetch and 23 others, and ahead of Evi Industries, Stonemor Partners, Fairway Memorial Gardens and 8 others. On top material causes for Franchise Group's industry (Retail), Franchise Group performs poorly in Terrestrial Biodiversity (28.6 score), Improved Mental Health (32.8), Conflict Free Mineral Production (26.6) and 7 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Franchise Group did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1997
Employees
8,575
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Broadline Retail
Sub-industry
Specialized Consumer Services
SASB industry
Professional & Commercial Services
Headquarters
Oh, United States
Share classes
FRG
Description
Franchise Group, Inc. owns and operates franchised and franchisable businesses. It operates through six segments: Vitamin Shoppe, Pet Supplies Plus, Badcock, American Freight, Buddy's, and Sylvan. The Vitamin Shoppe segment operates as an omnichannel specialty retailer of vitamins, minerals, herbs, specialty supplements, sports nutrition, and other health and wellness products. The Pet Supplies Plus segment operates as an omnichannel retail chain and franchisor of pet supplies and services that includes premium brands, proprietary private labels, and specialty products, as well as offers grooming, pet wash, and other services. The Badcock segment operates as a specialty retailer of furniture, appliances, bedding, electronics, home office equipment, accessories, and seasonal items in a showroom format; and offers multiple and flexible payment solutions and credit options through its consumer financing services. The American Freight segment operates a retail chain the provides in-store and online access to furniture, mattresses, new and out-of-box home appliances, and home accessories; and serves as a liquidation channel for appliance vendors. The Buddy's segment operates as a specialty retailer of consumer electronic, residential furniture, appliances, and household accessories through rent-to-own agreements. The Sylvan segment establishes and grows as a franchisor of supplemental education for Pre-K-12 students and families in the United States and Canada. The company was formerly known as Liberty Tax, Inc., and changed its name to Franchise Group, Inc. in September 2019. Franchise Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio. As of August 21, 2023, Franchise Group, Inc. was taken private.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Franchise Group, based on its industry sub-industry Specialized Consumer Services. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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