Five Star Parks & Attractions (Fruition Partners) Acquires Dubby's Attractions and Celebration Station

Five Star Parks & Attractions Acquires Scene 75

May 15, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Five Star Parks & Attractions has acquired Scene 75, adding all five of Scene 75’s Midwest family entertainment center locations to its portfolio. The deal expands Five Star’s portfolio to 25 family entertainment centers across 12 states and strengthens its position in the FEC market.

Five Star Parks & Attractions Acquires Malibu Jack's Locations in Kentucky

July 27, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Five Star Parks & Attractions, a portfolio company of Fruition Partners, acquired three Malibu Jack's indoor theme park locations in Lexington, Louisville and Ashland, Kentucky. The deal expands Five Star's family entertainment center platform to 16 locations across eight states; Malibu Jack's founders and leadership will remain involved to help develop and open additional parks.

Court Square Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Five Star Parks & Attractions

March 16, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Court Square Capital Partners has made a strategic capital (growth) investment in Five Star Parks & Attractions to support the company's expansion and optimization of its family entertainment center portfolio. Terms were not disclosed; existing shareholders Fruition Partners, Taubman Capital, and management will remain significant minority investors.

Daystar Products Acquires Tuff Country with Support from Dubin Clark and Midwest Mezzanine

April 3, 2019

Automotive

Daystar Products, a Phoenix-based automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer backed by private equity sponsor Dubin Clark, has acquired Tuff Country, an off-road suspension and accessories maker. Midwest Mezzanine provided subordinated debt and equity to support Dubin Clark and Daystar in the add-on acquisition, and Daystar said it is actively seeking further add-on investments in the automotive aftermarket sector.

Herschend Completes Acquisition of Palace Entertainment’s U.S. Attractions

May 27, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation has completed its acquisition of Palace Entertainment’s 24 U.S. attractions from Parques Reunidos. The deal expands Herschend’s portfolio across 10 states, adding properties such as Kennywood, Dutch Wonderland, and Lake Compounce.

Cedar Fair and Six Flags Complete Merger, Forming Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

July 1, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Cedar Fair, L.P. and Former Six Flags Entertainment Corporation completed a merger of equals effective July 1, 2024, and the combined company will operate under the name Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN). The transaction creates North America's largest regional amusement-park operator by combining complementary park portfolios, intellectual property and financial profiles to drive scale, operational efficiencies and accelerated park investments.