Boardroom Styling Lounge Acquires Finley's Barbershop

Boardroom Sells Three Salon Locations to CP Wolf Ventures, LLC and Signs Area Development Agreement

October 14, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Boardroom has closed an area development agreement with CP Wolf Ventures, LLC under which CP Wolf acquires three corporate Boardroom salon locations in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and will develop five additional locations (three in Texas and two in Oklahoma). The CP Wolf franchise group, led by Paul and Caren Wolf of Southlake, Texas, will expand from one to nine locations and deepen Boardroom's franchise footprint as the brand continues franchising growth across the United States.

Salon Freedom Holdings Acquires 9 Sola Salon Studios Locations in Houston

August 14, 2023

Professional Services

Salon Freedom Holdings acquired nine Sola Salon Studios locations in the southern Houston market from BCCD Holdings, expanding the operator’s footprint into Texas and increasing its portfolio to 60 locations. The deal reinforces Salon Freedom’s growth strategy as a PE‑backed, multi‑unit franchise operator of Sola Salon Studios; financial terms were not disclosed.

GENDA Inc. Acquires Barberio Entertainment Company

July 15, 2025

Media & Entertainment

GENDA Inc., a Tokyo-based entertainment operator, has acquired Barberio Entertainment Company, a San Antonio-based provider of amusement facility services. The acquisition is part of GENDA's roll-up strategy to expand its geographic footprint and increase sales and profit contributions in North America.

The Riverside Company Acquires The Lash Lounge for Head to Toe Brands Platform

March 19, 2024

Retail

The Riverside Company (via its Riverside Micro-Cap Fund) has acquired The Lash Lounge, a leading eyelash salon franchise, from Franworth. The deal adds The Lash Lounge — with more than 129 locations nationwide — as the third brand in Riverside's Head to Toe Brands platform to accelerate growth and geographic expansion in beauty and personal care services.

Regent Acquires Corporate-Owned Drybar Shops

April 10, 2022

Retail

Regent, L.P. acquired all remaining corporate-owned Drybar shops from Drybar Holdings, through an affiliate, and will operate 57 Drybar locations. As a result, Regent becomes Drybar's largest franchisee under franchisor WellBiz Brands and will operate the acquired salons across the United States.

Fortress Investment Group Acquires Loungers for £354.4 Million

February 21, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group completed the acquisition of Loungers for £354.4 million, taking the company private. Fortress said the purchase will support Loungers’ growth plans across the UK; shareholders representing over 35.9% of prior share capital elected to retain equity in the new structure.