American Securities Acquires United PF Partners
December 30, 2019
American Securities, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired United PF Partners, the largest Planet Fitness franchisee, from Eagle Merchant Partners and JLM Financial Partners. United PF is headquartered in Austin, Texas and operates more than 160 clubs across 14 states serving over 1 million members; terms were not disclosed and the deal closed in late December 2019.
- Buyers
- American Securities
- Targets
- United PF Partners
- Sellers
- Eagle Merchant Partners, JLM Financial Partners
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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