Tracked deals
16
16 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Retail Buyers & Acquisitions in Utah
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
15 strategic · 2 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
3 tracked deals announced in 2026.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Utah retail M&A spans specialty retail, franchising, and services, including beauty/wellness, flooring/home services, outdoor, and cannabis.
- Multi-location footprint expansion is a recurring theme, often by acquiring brands or locations and then continuing operations under existing names or converting into the buyer’s format.
- Franchise platforms and operators show up repeatedly (e.g., Gorgeous Collective; My Salon Suite; Five Star Franchising), suggesting interest in scalable, standardized concepts.
- Asset-light and logistics-forward models are explicitly described in at least one home service franchise deal (Five Star Flooring).
- Transactions are geographically anchored within Utah towns/cities (e.g., Park City, Provo, Payson; Ogden and surrounding areas; South Jordan and Draper).
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping World Holdings, Inc. | 2 | Operator of a national network of RV SuperCenters selling... | Strategic |
| Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. | 1 | E-commerce-focused home retail operator owning major home... | Strategic |
| CSC Generation Enterprise | 1 | AI-enabled multi-brand retail platform that acquires and ... | PE |
| Christy Sports LLC | 1 | Specialty winter-sports and outdoor lifestyle retailer an... | Strategic |
| Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. | 1 | Leading international vertically integrated cannabis comp... | Strategic |
| FJ Management | 1 | Utah-based private holding company managing a portfolio o... | Family Office |
| Fast Stop Travel Centers | 1 | Family-owned convenience store and travel-center operator... | Strategic |
| Five Star Franchising | 1 | Operator/franchisor of a platform of home service brands ... | Strategic |
| Gorgeous Collective | 1 | Multi-brand beauty and wellness franchise platform provid... | Strategic |
| GrowGeneration Corp. | 1 | Operator of the largest chain of specialty hydroponic and... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Retail in Utah by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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August 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Gorgeous Collective, IMAGE Studios
- Target
- Clean Your Dirty Face
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Addon
Gorgeous Collective, a multi-brand beauty and wellness franchise platform anchored by IMAGE Studios, acquired the facial bar skincare franchise Clean Your Dirty Face. The transaction expands Gorgeous Collective into professional skincare; Clean Your Dirty Face will continue operating under its existing name and brand while gaining access to centralized operating infrastructure.
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- Buyer
- Five Star Franchising
- Target
- Five Star Flooring
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Addon
Five Star Franchising announced the acquisition and launch of Five Star Flooring, a new asset-light, logistics-driven home service franchise brand focused on flooring solutions. The brand is positioned to provide homeowners a turnkey, concierge-style experience with transparent pricing and a lifetime labor and materials guarantee.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- My Salon Suite, Mark and Krishelle Magee
- Target
- Independent salon (South Jordan, Utah), Independent salon (Draper, Utah)
- Seller
- Independent salon owners (unnamed)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
My Salon Suite announced the acquisition and conversion of two independent salons in South Jordan and Draper, Utah into My Salon Suite franchise locations. The salons are now owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Mark and Krishelle Magee, expanding the brand’s presence in Utah and bringing the state to three My Salon Suite locations.
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- Buyer
- Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
- Target
- The Brand House Collective, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire The Brand House Collective, Inc. in an equity-value deal of approximately $26.8 million. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, pending The Brand House Collective shareholder approval and other customary conditions. The companies expect at least $20 million in cost eliminations through removing duplicate functions and streamlining systems and operations, and they plan to scale Bed Bath & Beyond’s store conversions into the Brand House format.
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September 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Fast Stop Travel Centers
- Target
- Gas station in Ogden, Utah, Gas station in Willard, Utah, Gas station in Pleasant View, Utah
- Seller
- Trigon
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Ogden-based Fast Stop Travel Centers has acquired three gas stations in Ogden, Willard and Pleasant View, Utah from Willard-based retailer Trigon. The transactions, brokered by Mountain West Commercial Real Estate, are part of Fast Stop's ongoing expansion of its travel-center and convenience-store footprint across the Rockies.
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September 9, 2024
- Buyer
- CSC Generation Enterprise
- Target
- Backcountry
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Addon
CSC Generation Enterprise acquired Backcountry and its family of brands (MotoSport, Competitive Cyclist, Steep & Cheap), adding the specialty outdoor retailer to CSC’s multi-brand, digital-first platform. The deal is supported by a $112.0 million senior secured credit facility provided by Second Avenue Capital Partners, SB360 Capital Partners, and Ares Commercial Finance to refinance prior debt and support the acquisition.
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- Buyer
- Maverik — Adventure's First Stop, FJ Management
- Target
- Kum & Go, Solar Transport
- Seller
- Krause Group
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Maverik—Adventure's First Stop, together with its parent company FJ Management, announced it will acquire Kum & Go, a family-owned convenience store chain with 400+ locations across 13 states, from Krause Group. The deal also includes the acquisition of Solar Transport, a tank truck carrier and logistics provider owned by Krause Group, with closing expected in the coming months.
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March 29, 2023
- Buyer
- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Deseret Wellness
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. agreed to acquire Deseret Wellness in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately US$20 million. The deal adds three medical cannabis dispensaries in Park City, Provo and Payson (combined annualized revenue ~$14 million), expanding Curaleaf’s Utah retail footprint to four dispensaries and its nationwide store count to about 150.
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March 27, 2023
- Buyer
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Carbon Emery RV
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Camping World Holdings, Inc. agreed to acquire Carbon Emery RV, adding two dealership lots in Helper, Utah. The acquisition (expected to close in Q2 2023) increases Camping World's Utah footprint to six locations and strengthens its presence along a key national park corridor.
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January 31, 2022
- Buyer
- GrowGeneration Corp.
- Target
- Horticultural Rep Group (HRG)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GrowGeneration Corp. acquired Horticultural Rep Group (HRG), a specialty horticultural sales and marketing organization based in Ogden, Utah. The acquisition strengthens GrowGeneration's product supply chain and expands distribution for its private label and partner SKUs while bringing HRG founder Keith Harrington into GrowGen leadership as Senior VP of Business Development.
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September 1, 2021
- Buyer
- Affiliates of White Brush Capital (White Brush Capital)
- Target
- Weller Recreation
- Seller
- Weller family
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Affiliates of White Brush Capital have recapitalized Weller Recreation, a powersports dealership based in Kamas, Utah. Lakeside Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Weller Recreation and Delfino Madden served as legal counsel; the transaction provides liquidity/partnership for the Weller family to support future growth.
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June 27, 2021
- Buyer
- Surefoot, L.C.
- Target
- FrontRunners, Super Runners Shops
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Park City-based ski boot retailer Surefoot, L.C. has acquired Los Angeles-based FrontRunners and New York City-based Super Runners Shops. The deal will relocate the acquired companies' headquarters to Surefoot's Park City offices and integrate Surefoot's custom footwear/orthotic technology into the running-store locations.
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- Buyer
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Nielson RV
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Camping World Holdings, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Nielson RV, including two dealership locations in St. George and Hurricane, Utah. The acquisition—expected to close in Spring 2021—expands Camping World's footprint in Utah to five locations and adds new and used RV sales, parts and service capabilities in the region.
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November 23, 2020
- Buyer
- RV Retailer, LLC
- Target
- Sierra RV
- Seller
- Jensen family
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RV Retailer, LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based RV retail operator, acquired Sierra RV in the Salt Lake City market, marking RV Retailer’s first location in Utah and expanding its Western U.S. footprint. The acquisition adds a 90,000 sq. ft. flagship dealership with a 32-bay service center and roughly 80 employees to RV Retailer’s network of stores.
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September 2, 2020
- Buyer
- Malouf
- Target
- Downeast
- Seller
- Bill Freedman (founder of Downeast)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Logan, Utah-based Malouf has acquired Salt Lake City-headquartered retailer Downeast, combining Malouf’s bedding, home and wholesale capabilities with Downeast’s apparel retail footprint. The deal was completed after discussions that began in late 2019 and is intended to align product offerings, expand channels, and leverage technology and retail capabilities across both businesses.
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March 12, 2019
- Buyer
- Christy Sports LLC
- Target
- Leisure Living, Inc.
- Seller
- Marc and Sharon McDonald and family
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Christy Sports LLC acquired Leisure Living, Inc., a Salt Lake City–based specialty outdoor furniture retailer, in a deal that closed on March 11, 2019. The acquisition expands Christy Sports’ summer/outdoor furniture business and strengthens its commercial presence in Utah; financial terms were not disclosed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of retail acquisitions are most common in Utah on this page?
The page features retail acquisitions across multiple sub-sectors, including beauty and wellness franchising, home services (flooring), specialty outdoor retail, convenience/travel centers, RV dealerships, running/ski boot retail, and cannabis dispensaries.
Which Utah retail deals involve franchise conversions or brand rollouts?
Examples include My Salon Suite converting two independent salons in South Jordan and Draper into My Salon Suite locations, and Gorgeous Collective acquiring the Clean Your Dirty Face facial bar franchise while keeping the franchise operating under its existing name and brand.
Are there acquisitions that expand retail footprints to multiple Utah locations?
Yes. Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. adds three medical cannabis dispensaries across Park City, Provo, and Payson, and Camping World Holdings, Inc. increases its Utah footprint by adding two dealership lots in Helper.
Do any deals include infrastructure or operations-focused integration details?
Yes. Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.’s deal with The Brand House Collective, Inc. references cost eliminations and scaling store conversions, and the My Salon Suite transaction centers on converting acquired salons into franchise locations with My Salon Suite ownership/operations.
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