Franchise Group, Inc. (NasdaqGM:FRG) is considering going private in a so-called management buyout, people familiar with the matter said. The company's management, led by Chief Executive Officer Brian Kahn, could pay a price of between $30 and $35 a share, the people said. The firm is separately eyeing a potential deal to acquire furniture chain Conn's, Inc. (NasdaqGS:CONN), the people said.

Conn's had a market cap of roughly $215 million January 10, 2023 afternoon. It is possible neither transaction will come to pass, or that both will, the people said.