Another Liberty holding, Buddy’s Newco, had acquired 41 Buddy’s Home Furnishings from A-Team Leasing, a Buddy’s franchisee. A-Team plans to become a franchisee of five Sears Outlet locations. In addition, Liberty expects to complete the purchase of the Vitamin Shoppe in the fourth quarter.
The parent company, Liberty Tax, is changing its name to Franchise Group, Inc., with its tax preparation services operating under the name Liberty Tax as a subsidiary.