Acquisition Alert
Escape Fitness USA Gets Acquired, Plans To Accelerate Expansion
The American arm of equipment maker Escape Fitness has been acquired by Tambornino Family of Brands, the sides announced.
Trubar Sells for $173M Amid Protein Bar Boom
Trubar's $173 million deal marks the latest acquisition in the protein gold rush, and seemingly everyone wants in.
Drybar, Fitness Together Parent WellBiz Acquired by Transom Capital
Transom Capital Group has acquired WellBiz Brands, the franchisor behind brands like Drybar and Fitness Together.
24 Hour Fitness Sold to Founder Mark Mastrov, PE Firm
Mark Mastrov is returning to 24 Hour Fitness as owner and executive chair after partnering with LongRange Capital to acquire the gym chain he founded.
Villa Sport Acquires Crunch Fitness Gyms in Idaho, a Suddenly Hot Market
Villa Sport has acquired six Crunch Fitness clubs in Idaho, expanding its Treasure Valley footprint as brands eye the region.
Aligned Fitness Acquires 13 Club Pilates Studios
Private equity-backed Aligned Fitness has grown its Club Pilates footprint to 47 studios, fueled by new Southeast acquisitions.
Live Nation Takes Equity Stake in Hiyo as Non-Alcoholic Drinks Gain Ground
Live Nation has partnered with and invested in Hiyo, bringing the non-alcoholic social tonic brand to select concert and event venues.
Barre3 Expands Into South America With Chile Franchise Deal
Barre3 is entering South America with a February 2026 Santiago studio as the brand expands globally and seeks new franchise partners.
Equinox Hotels’ NYC Property Changes Hands in $541M Deal
Mori Trust acquired the building behind Equinox Hotel New York. Here’s how the sale impacts the wellness-focused luxury hotel.
GoSaga Acquires Squeeze Massage, Adding to Growing Wellness Portfolio
Founded by the creators of Drybar, Squeeze Massage currently counts 14 open locations with more in the franchise pipeline.
