M&A Deal Summary

Argonne Capital Group Acquires National Fitness Partners

On April 7, 2016, private equity firm Argonne Capital Group acquired consumer services company National Fitness Partners from Planet Fitness

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Argonne Capital Group’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is Argonne Capital Group’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Argonne Capital Group’s 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-04-07
Target National Fitness Partners
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) Argonne Capital Group
Sellers(s) Planet Fitness
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

National Fitness Partners

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
National Fitness Partners operates a fitness center franchisee. National Fitness Partners is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Argonne Capital Group

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Argonne Capital Group is a private investment firm that looks to acquire majority interests in cash flow positive companies. Argonne seeks businesses that can benefit from the firm's real estate and financing experience in terms of growth through new unit development. Sectors of interest include restaurants, retail, manufacturing, distribution, fitness, consumer services, dealerships, and light industrial. The Firm can commit up to $100 million per transaction and general targets companies with cash-flow of $5 to $75 million. Argonne Capital Group was established in 2003 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 9
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 9
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-04 The Lube Stop

Berea, Ohio, United States

The Lube Stop, Inc. is a quick oil change company. Serving tens of thousands of customers each month, our oil changes and preventative vehicle maintenance services are performed by a well-trained team of experts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-29 The Lube Stop

Berea, Ohio, United States

The Lube Stop, Inc. is a quick oil change company. Serving tens of thousands of customers each month, our oil changes and preventative vehicle maintenance services are performed by a well-trained team of experts.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Planet Fitness

Hampton, New Hampshire, United States

Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Consumer Services
Employees3,797
Revenue 1.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Planet Fitness is a franchisor and operator of fitness centers in the United States, with more than 12.5 million members and 1,700+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Mexico. Planet Fitness was formed in 1992 and is based in Hampton, New Hampshire.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-17 Planet Fitness - 12 Planet Fitness Clubs

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Planet Fitness, Inc. - 12 Planet Fitness Clubs provides a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®.

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