Princeton Equity Group Invests in KidStrong

Princeton Equity Group Makes Strategic Investment in Amped Fitness

January 15, 2026

Healthcare Services

Princeton Equity Group has made a strategic growth investment in Amped Fitness, a Pompano Beach, Florida–based high-value, low-price fitness chain that operates 35 locations and serves over 180,000 members. The capital will support Amped's continued U.S. club expansion, enhancements to the in-club experience, and broader scaling of the platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

NextGen Holdings Acquires Three KidStrong Centers in New England

March 4, 2025

Education

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.

Princeton Equity Group Makes Strategic Investment in Barry's

January 14, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Barry's, the global boutique fitness franchisor, has received a strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group to accelerate studio growth and support consolidation in the UK and Canadian markets. The funding will back expansion of Barry's studio pipeline, investment in product and operations, and continued development of its franchise and digital offerings.

Princeton Equity Group Makes Strategic Investment in Stretch Zone

April 3, 2023

Healthcare Services

Princeton Equity Group completed a strategic growth investment in Stretch Zone, a franchised practitioner-assisted stretch therapy franchisor, to support the brand's continued national expansion. Stretch Zone's leadership (including Founder Jorden Gold and CEO Tony Zaccario) will remain in place as the company scales its footprint (250+ locations as of early 2023).

Princeton Equity Group Invests in D1 Training

November 10, 2021

Healthcare Services

Princeton Equity Group made a strategic growth investment in D1 Training to accelerate the fitness franchisor's nationwide expansion and support its franchise network. D1 Training, an athletic-based training concept with 61 locations open and more than 125 in development, will leverage Princeton's franchising expertise to scale operations and bolster the brand.

Princeton Equity Group Invests in Strickland Brothers

May 24, 2021

Automotive

Princeton Equity Group completed a strategic (minority) investment in Strickland Brothers, the drive-thru, 10-minute oil change franchisor, to help accelerate the brand's national expansion. Founder Justin Strickland and the existing management team will remain in place; terms of the investment were not disclosed.