Francesca's Services Corp.
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Francesca's Services Corp. - overview
Established
2007
Location
Houston, TX, US
Primary Industry
Retail
About
Francesca's Services Corp. is a retail company specializing in women's apparel, accessories, and gifts, focusing on unique designs that cater to young women looking to express their personal style. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Houston, US, Francesca's Services Corp. operates as a retailer of women's fashion and gifts.
The company has undergone strategic pivots, including an IPO in July 2011, raising USD 170 mn on NASDAQ, with CCMP Capital Advisors retaining a significant stake. The company has completed a total of 7 deals since its inception. Francesca's Collections specializes in a diverse range of women's apparel, accessories, and gifts. Their offerings include fashion-forward clothing, unique jewelry pieces, and trendy home decor items, aimed at young women who wish to showcase their individuality.
The brand has established a notable presence in urban areas and college towns, catering to customers who value quality and uniqueness in their fashion choices, thus making it a preferred shopping destination. In the most recent year of 2020, Francesca's Collections reported a revenue of USD 407. 54 mn, with an EBITDA of USD -2. 28 mn.
The company primarily generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales across retail stores and e-commerce platforms, focusing on providing a seamless buying experience while fostering repeat purchases and brand loyalty. Francesca's Collections aims to expand its product line and geographical footprint. The company plans to launch new product designs aimed at its core demographic, with specific release dates yet to be announced. Additionally, Francesca's is targeting expansion into new markets to enhance its reach.
The recent IPO funding of USD 170 mn will be deployed to support these growth initiatives, including the potential opening of new retail locations.
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Footwear, Clothing, Beauty & Hygiene, Accessories, Clothing Stores
Website
www.francescascollections.com
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Francesca's Services Corp. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jan 28, 2012 | Feb 02, 2013 | Feb 01, 2014 | Jan 31, 2015 | Jan 30, 2016 | Jan 28, 2017 | Feb 03, 2018 | Feb 02, 2019 | Feb 01, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 204,158,000 | 296,373,000 | 340,325,000 | 377,497,000 | 439,377,000 | 487,188,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 45.2% | 14.8% | 10.9% | 16.4% | 10.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 49,004,000 | 85,390,000 | 84,602,000 | 66,170,000 | 79,378,000 | 87,507,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 43,531,000 | 77,940,000 | 74,270,000 | 52,774,000 | 62,317,000 | 67,925,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.8% | 14.0% | 14.2% | 13.9% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 24.0% | 28.8% | 24.9% | 17.5% | 18.1% | 18.0% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 22,501,000 | 47,061,000 | 44,839,000 | 32,108,000 | 38,152,000 | 42,001,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 11.0% | 15.9% | 13.2% | 8.5% | 8.7% | 8.6% | - | - | - |
Francesca's Services Corp. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Debt | Completed | Francesca's Services Corp. | - | ||||||||
| Private Debt | Completed | Francesca's Services Corp. | - | ||||||||
| Private Placement/Follow on | Completed | Francesca's Services Corp. | - | ||||||||
| IPO | Completed | Francesca's Services Corp. | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Francesca's Services Corp. | - |
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Francesca's Services Corp. - employee data
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