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Fun with a chain of $13mm family fun centers - Acquisitions Anonymous 267

Jan 30, 2024

The podcast explores a potential deal for a chain of indoor family entertainment centers with strategic locations and impressive financial growth. They also discuss challenges in the family fun center space, donating a $250 million business, and the professionalization of family fun centers. The episode concludes with a discussion on concerns, fantasies, and opportunities in business deals.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Fireworks Sales Success and Celebrations in San Antonio and Tokyo

01:55 • 2min

Potential Deal for Indoor Family Entertainment Centers

03:34 • 11min

Capital Flow and Challenges in the Family Fun Center Space

14:06 • 4min

Donating a $250 Million Business and Outsourcing Bookkeeping

17:40 • 2min

Donating Appreciated Public Stock to Charities and the Professionalization of Family Fun Centers

20:00 • 14min

Concerns, Fantasies, and Opportunities

34:06 • 2min

In this insightful episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts delve into a network of indoor family entertainment and recreation centers. With a focus on the business's strategic Midwest locations, operational excellence, and impressive financial growth, the team navigates through various aspects such as the impact of COVID-19, capital expenditure considerations, market competition, and potential buyer profiles. This episode offers a balanced exploration of both opportunities and challenges in acquiring a large-scale entertainment business.

Today's deal comes from Axial. Axial is a trusted deal-sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.

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