Sycamore Partners Acquires Playa Bowls

Tamarix Equity Partners and Pacific General Holdings Invest in Playa Bowls

August 23, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Tamarix Equity Partners and Pacific General Holdings announced a strategic growth investment in Playa Bowls LLC, the New Jersey-founded healthy fast-casual açaí and smoothie chain. The investment will support Playa Bowls' expansion and franchise growth across the United States and internationally; terms were not disclosed.

Sycamore Partners Acquires Azamara from Royal Caribbean Group

March 19, 2021

Transportation

Sycamore Partners completed an all-cash purchase of the Azamara brand, including its three-ship fleet and associated intellectual property, from Royal Caribbean Group for $201 million. Royal Caribbean divested Azamara to focus on its core brands while Sycamore aims to support and grow the upmarket cruise line.

Bowlero Corp Acquires Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)

September 10, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Bowlero Corp announced the acquisition of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) on September 10, 2019. The purchase brings Bowlero’s bowling-center and entertainment expertise together with the PBA’s professional competition, media partnerships and fan base to expand the sport’s visibility and content offerings.

Sycamore Partners Acquires Chico's FAS, Inc.

January 5, 2024

Retail

Sycamore Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, completed the take-private acquisition of Chico's FAS, Inc. for $7.60 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1 billion. The deal takes Chico's FAS, owner of the Chico's, White House Black Market and Soma brands, off the NYSE and positions Sycamore to pursue operational improvements and growth across the company's omnichannel retail footprint.

Bowlero Corp. Acquires Sabre Lanes (WI) and The Big Event (NJ)

February 14, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bowlero Corp. has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sabre Lanes in Menasha, Wisconsin and the acquisition of The Big Event in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The transactions are part of Bowlero's ongoing unit expansion strategy, increasing its footprint in Wisconsin and New Jersey and adding large multi-entertainment centers to its national network.

Branded Legacy, Inc. Acquires Sycamore BioPharma, Inc.

March 12, 2024

Biotechnology

Branded Legacy, Inc. (OTC.PK: BLEG) has acquired Sycamore BioPharma, Inc., a developer of plant-based pharmaceuticals, securing more than $2.0 million in assets, including approximately $500,000 of ready-to-sell inventory and key personnel to support clinical development. The deal expands Branded Legacy's manufacturing and extraction capabilities and strengthens its product portfolio and clinical trial resources.