
VivaGym Owner Leads $685M Race for Fitness Park, Report Says
Providence Equity Partners, the Rhode Island firm that owns Spain’s VivaGym, has put forth a bid of about €600 million ($685 million) for Fitness Park’s French business and is among…
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Providence Equity Partners, the Rhode Island firm that owns Spain’s VivaGym, has put forth a bid of about €600 million ($685 million) for Fitness Park’s French business and is among…

Starbucks could be on the verge of another significant overseas deal.

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Basic-Fit, a leading high-value, low-price (HVLP) fitness operator in Europe, is set to acquire Clever Fit in a €160 million ($186 million) all-cash deal, plus a potential €15 million earn-out.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the recipients of the 2024 IFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.

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