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The episode discusses the record sale of the Seattle Seahawks and the implications for NFL franchise values and ownership dynamics.

Are NFL franchises becoming the world's ultimate investment? On this week's episode of ⁠Franchise Value⁠, Shana Sissel, CEO & Founder of Banríon Capital Management and author of the forthcoming book Tough Minded, joins co-host Todd M. Schoenberger to break down the record-shattering reported $9.6 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks and what it means for the future of professional sports ownership. The discussion explores why NFL franchise values continue to soar, how private equity is changing the ownership landscape, and why billionaires are willing to pay enormous premiums for professional sports teams. Shana also explains how stadium ownership, media rights, licensing, and surrounding real estate developments have transformed NFL franchises into some of the most valuable assets in the investment world. The conversation also examines whether municipalities should help finance stadiums, how public funding impacts taxpayers, and why smaller-market teams like the Buffalo Bills continue to command extraordinary valuations despite limited local media markets. The reported $9.6 billion Seattle Seahawks sale Why NFL franchise values continue reaching new records The growing role of…

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