Jan 10 (Reuters) -

* VITAMIN SHOPPE OWNER FRANCHISE GROUP CONSIDERS GOING PRIVATE - WSJ

* FRANCHISE GROUP IS ALSO EXPLORING DEAL TO BUY FURNITURE CHAIN CONN’S - WSJ

* FRANCHISE GROUP MANAGEMENT, LED BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BRIAN KAHN, COULD PAY A PRICE OF BETWEEN $30 AND $35 A SHARE- WSJ Source text: https://on.wsj.com/3QtfgUQ Further company coverage: