NextGen Holdings Acquires Three KidStrong Centers in New England
March 4, 2025
NextGen Holdings, LLC, led by founder Michael Reyes, has acquired three KidStrong locations in New England (Boston and New Hampshire) and plans to open 10–12 additional centers across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The expansion positions NextGen to become one of the largest KidStrong developers in the U.S., with a goal of 25 open units within five years and an emphasis on operational scaling and same-store growth.
- Buyers
- NextGen Holdings, LLC
- Targets
- KidStrong (three New England locations)
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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