Propelled Brands Acquires Camp Bow Wow

Propelled Brands Acquires Suite Management Franchising, LLC

June 29, 2021

Professional Services

Propelled Brands, the multi-brand franchising platform behind FASTSIGNS and NerdsToGo, has acquired Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza. The deal brings roughly 201 salon suite locations across 34 states (and 2 countries) into Propelled Brands' portfolio to accelerate growth of the salon-suite franchising business.

Propelled Brands (FASTSIGNS) Acquires NerdsToGo

March 30, 2021

IT Services

FASTSIGNS International’s parent company has rebranded as Propelled Brands after acquiring NerdsToGo. The move brings the IT-services franchise into Propelled Brands’ portfolio as part of a strategy to expand and operate multiple service-oriented franchise brands and support franchisee growth.

Authority Brands Acquires Woofie's

January 25, 2022

Professional Services

Authority Brands, the Columbia, Maryland-based home services franchisor, has acquired Woofie's, a mobile pet care franchise founded in Ashburn, Virginia. The deal — terms undisclosed — launches Authority Brands' new incubator for emerging home-service brands and expands its portfolio into mobile pet sitting, dog walking and mobile pet spa services.

Targeted PetCare Acquires Pet Brands

January 19, 2024

Consumer Products

Targeted PetCare, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired Pet Brands, a high-growth provider of private-label and branded dog and cat treats. The deal expands Targeted PetCare's pet treat portfolio and adds sourcing, design and packaging capabilities to support growth across grocery, mass and e-commerce channels.

Monolith Brands Group Acquires PawZ Dog Boots

January 1, 2021

Consumer Products

Monolith Brands Group has acquired PawZ Dog Boots, a Brooklyn-based maker of disposable and reusable rubber dog boots founded by Michael and Gary Friedland in 2006. SDR Ventures served as exclusive sell-side advisor; PawZ sells in 30+ countries and is distributed through major pet retailers including Petco and PetSmart. As part of Monolith's consumer brands platform, PawZ will access Monolith's capital and operational resources to expand its reach.

Digital Fuel Capital Acquires Majority Stake in PuppySpot

October 26, 2022

E-Commerce

Digital Fuel Capital, a private equity firm focused on e-commerce, announced a majority investment in PuppySpot, the leading online puppy placement marketplace. The investment will support PuppySpot’s next phase of growth by investing in performance marketing, technology and marketplace capabilities to expand its consumer-facing platform.