Leadership
Boxwood Partners Chairman Patrick Galleher Elected to International Franchise Association Board
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- Patrick Galleher, Chairman and Managing Partner of Boxwood Partners, was elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors.
- Galleher begins a three-year term at the IFA's 2027 Annual Convention in February.
- Boxwood Partners has completed more than 50 franchisor sell-side transactions since 2011.
Patrick Galleher, Chairman and Managing Partner of Boxwood Partners, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association, the company said on October 16, 2026. Galleher will begin a three-year term at the IFA's 2027 Annual Convention in February, according to PR Newswire.
Galleher's Franchise and Deal Experience
Galleher's franchise experience includes serving as a franchisor, franchisee and M&A advisor. He first became a franchise operator through a minority investment in sweetFrog Franchising in 2012, when he also became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. During his tenure through September 2018, sweetFrog expanded from 15 locations to 384 across 41 states. After the brand's sale to Kahala Brands, Galleher remained involved as a franchisee and continues to own and operate 10 sweetFrog locations.
At Boxwood Partners, Galleher leads the firm's sell-side M&A advisory practice and has led more than 70 sell-side engagements, primarily involving businesses with enterprise values between $50 million and $500 million. Since 2011, Boxwood Partners has completed more than 50 franchisor sell-side transactions. Recent franchise transactions include Tint World's majority sale to Susquehanna Growth Equity in October 2025 and United Franch Group's sale of Vast Coworking Group to New State Capital Partners.
"Having worked in the industry as a franchisor, franchisee and advisor, I've seen firsthand what makes the franchise model work and how important it is to support the people behind these businesses," Galleher said. "I'm honored to join the IFA Board and look forward to contributing to the association's continued work on behalf of the franchise community."
Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO, said Galleher brings experience to the board with an understanding of how franchising supports local business ownership and jobs. Galleher has been an IFA member since 2012 and has participated in the association's Franchisor Forum, annual conventions and board meetings.
Boxwood Partners' Recent Deal Activity
According to akta.pro company records, Boxwood Partners advised on the sale of Camprendy, Inc., a Precision Garage Door Service franchisee, to Highland Arms Enterprises/Main Post Partners in April 2026, marking the firm's 10th residential services franchisee transaction. The same records show the firm announced a new Charleston, South Carolina office in 2026 to complement its Jupiter, Florida and Richmond, Virginia locations. Boxwood Partners hired eight new team members in 2025 and promoted six analysts to associates at the start of 2026.
Boxwood Partners' 2026 Advisory Work
In October 2026, Boxwood Partners advised H.M. Royal, a family distributor of rubber and plastics additives, on its sale to Univar Solutions, with terms undisclosed, PR Newswire reported. In August 2026, the firm acted as exclusive financial advisor to AmCoat Industrial on senior secured financing from ServisFirst Bank, according to PR Newswire. In July 2026, Boxwood Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Ridgemont Equity Partners and Coogee Bay Partners in their acquisition of Caring Transitions, a provider of senior relocation and estate liquidation services, citybiz reported.