EZCORP Acquires Controlling Interest in Founders One, LLC, Expanding Its Footprint by 105 Pawn Stores Across 12 Countries
GlobeNewswire Inc.
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EZCORP announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Founders One, LLC, which operates 105 pawn stores under brands like 'La Familia Pawn and Jewelry' and 'CashWiz' across the U.S. and 11 additional countries. The transaction closed on January 2, 2026, with EZCORP converting $45 million in preferred equity and $10 million in notes receivable to common equity, plus contributing $9.4 million in cash. EZCORP now owns 87.7% of Founders and will consolidate its financial results, bringing the company's total store count to 1,488 across 16 countries. Founders generated $147 million in revenue and $79 million in gross profit for fiscal 2024.