Court Square Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Five Star Parks & Attractions
March 16, 2023
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.
- Buyers
- Court Square Capital Partners
- Targets
- Five Star Parks & Attractions
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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