Restaurants & Hospitality Acquisitions in South Carolina

StayTerra, a vacation rental platform backed by Garnett Station Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners, announced an investment in Vacation Homes of Hilton Head (VHHH), a luxury property management and vacation rental operator on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The deal expands StayTerra's portfolio into the southeastern Atlantic coast and positions VHHH for growth leveraging StayTerra's technology, customer service capabilities and growth capital.

A consortium led by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, alongside Treville Capital Group and franchisee Yadav Enterprises, completed the all‑cash acquisition of Denny's Corporation on January 16, 2026. Shareholders received $6.25 per share (approximately $620 million enterprise value), Denny's common stock ceased trading on Nasdaq, and the new owners said they will invest in the brands, support franchisees and accelerate growth initiatives.

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) closed the acquisition of Platinum West Gentlemen's Club in West Columbia, South Carolina for $8.0 million, comprising $5.25 million cash and $2.5 million seller financing for the club and $1.75 million cash for associated real estate. The purchase expands RCI’s portfolio of high-end adult nightclubs in the Southeast and will be integrated into the company’s marketing, purchasing and systems infrastructure.

Blue Water Development has acquired Santee Lakes KOA Journey, a 167-site family-friendly campground on Lake Marion in Summerton/Santee, South Carolina. Blue Water plans a $4.0 million renovation to upgrade RV sites and amenities to position the property as a premier KOA RV resort along the I-95 corridor.

Beemok Capital, the family office of Benjamin Navarro, has completed its acquisition of the Charleston Place hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. The buyer (through its Beemok Hospitality Group vertical) plans significant investments and property improvements over the next 18 months; financial terms were not disclosed. The prior owner was Belmond Ltd.

Sunshine Fitness Growth Holdings, a Planet Fitness franchisee backed by TSG Consumer Partners, acquired Anchor Fitness LLC’s 13 Planet Fitness club locations across South Carolina and Georgia. MFA Companies acted as exclusive financial advisor to Anchor Fitness; terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Sunshine Fitness’s footprint to roughly 80 clubs across the Southeast U.S.

Lindsay Goldberg, a New York‑based private investment firm, has acquired Affordable Suites of America, a Myrtle Beach–based owner, operator and franchisor of extended‑stay hotels. The portfolio includes 20 properties across Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia; Lindsay Goldberg said it will grow the business through strategic development and acquisitions under new CEO Gary DeLapp.