Boutique M&A Advisory · Est. 2023
Sell-side advisory for
franchise owners who built something worth selling.
We represent multi-unit franchise operators and independent business owners on transactions from $1M to $100M — confidentially, efficiently, and at the highest price the market will bear.
What We Do
Three mandates. Executed with precision.
FD Capital is built for owners at the inflection point — when the right counsel turns a good outcome into a great one.
01 / Sell-Side
M&A Advisory
Full-service sell-side representation for owners ready to exit. We run a competitive, confidential process designed to maximize valuation and certainty of close.
02 / Diligence
Valuations
Comprehensive valuations and pre-market preparation. We diagnose what's holding back enterprise value — and fix it before buyers see your business.
03 / Capital
Capital Raise
Debt and equity advisory for operators raising growth capital. We connect you with the right partner — not just the first one to write a term sheet.
The Engagement
A process built around your outcome, not ours.
i.
Discovery
Confidential consultation. We assess the business, your goals, and whether we're the right fit before either side commits.
ii.
Preparation
Valuation, financial recasting, CIM development. We position the business so buyers see what we see.
iii.
Market
Targeted outreach to qualified strategic and financial buyers. Competitive tension. Indications of interest. Best offers.
iv.
Close
LOI through diligence to wire transfer. We protect your leverage and your timeline through every step.
Leadership
Senior bankers on every deal.
No junior hand-offs. The partners who pitch your engagement are the partners who close it.
JT Singh
Managing Director
Leads sell-side advisory and capital raises. Nearly 15 years across M&A, finance, and franchising — guiding exits from single-location operators to middle-market platforms. Previously CFO and VP of M&A at a private equity-backed franchise platform, and Director at a leading middle-market investment bank.
BBA, University of Michigan · CPA
Ivan Hsu
Managing Director
Decades of M&A across industries, with franchise transactions exceeding half a billion dollars for some of the world's largest operators. Expert in maximizing value and navigating complex deal dynamics. Previously held senior roles at Trinity Capital, Deloitte Corporate Finance, and J.P. Morgan.
BS Engineering, Duke · MBA, UCLA Anderson
Patrick Buckley
Director, Business Development
Nearly a decade in franchising as a two-time founder. Founded and exited The Wolf of Franchises, the leading media brand in franchising, and Krokit, a franchise data SaaS platform. Previously Director of Development at a VC-backed franchise sales organization. Deep relationships across operators of every size.
Two-Time Founder · Franchise Industry Native
Brand Experience
Concepts our clients have operated.
QSR, fitness, wellness, healthcare, home services. From single-unit operators to $100M+ platforms.
The Conversation
Let's confidentially explore what your business is worth.
No pressure. No obligation. Thirty minutes with a senior banker who's closed deals like yours — and will tell you straight whether now is the right moment to move.