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A CEO-led group takes Vitamin Shoppe owner private

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Franchise Group, the owner of Vitamin Shoppe, Pet Supplies Plus, Buddy’s Home Furnishings and other franchised banners, is being taken private by a group led by CEO Brian Kahn in a $2.6 billion deal.

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