Skyline Investors Acquires Buddy's Home Furnishings
February 13, 2026
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Skyline Investors has acquired Buddy's Home Furnishings, the third-largest rent-to-own franchisor in the U.S., which operates more than 220 locations across 18 states and Guam. The deal was structured alongside Standard Communities principals Jeffrey Jaeger and Scott Alter to provide flexible capital and operational support to strengthen franchise health, drive growth, and invest in long-term value creation.
- Buyers
- Skyline Investors, Standard Communities
- Targets
- Buddy's Home Furnishings
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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