M&A Deal Summary

Leonard Green & Partners Acquires Crunch

On April 15, 2025, private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners acquired consumer services company Crunch from TPG and PNC Mezzanine Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Leonard Green & Partners’ 7th transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is Leonard Green & Partners’ 98th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Leonard Green & Partners’ 8th transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-04-15
Target Crunch
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) Leonard Green & Partners
Sellers(s) TPG
PNC Mezzanine Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Jefferies (Financial)

Target

Crunch

New York, New York, United States
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all types of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways; working out at the same place together. Crunch was founded in 1989 and is based in New York City.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Leonard Green & Partners

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 75.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Leonard Green & Partners is a mega-sized private equity firm that invests in established companies that are leaders in their respective markets. Leonard Green will consider investments in consumer and business services, consumer products, distribution, media, and retail. Typical transaction values for acquisitions are between $500 million and $2 billion, however, the firm is capable of closing transactions valued up to $5 billion. Types of transactions include public-to-private, recapitalizations of privately held businesses, growth capital, equity capital to facilitate acquisitions, turnarounds/restructurings, and acquisitions of divisions/assets from large corporations. Leonard Green & Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 106 of 107
Sector: Consumer Services M&A 7 of 7
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 48 of 48
State: New York M&A 8 of 8
Country: United States M&A 98 of 99
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-09 Eyemart Express

Farmers Branch, Texas, United States

Eyemart Express is an independent, value-focused optical retailer with over 150 stores in more than 30 states. The company provides a broad selection of high-quality private label and branded frames with convenient one-hour service in all locations. Eyemart Express was formed in 1990 and is based in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-11-18 Topgolf

Dallas, Texas, United States

Topgolf is a sports-entertainment company that combines golf with social gaming, food, and events. Its venues feature electronically tracked golf balls in driving-range style bays, along with food & beverage, event spaces, and high-tech “Toptracer” ball-flight tracking systems. Topgolf also runs a media business, digital games, and technology platforms. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

TPG

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 296.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TPG Capital is a global, mega-sized private investment firm that manages a family of funds focused on private equity, real estate, venture capital, public equity and debt investing. TPG invests in opportunities across a broad range of industries and geographies. TPG generally seeks to invest in established businesses that can benefit from the Firm's operational experience and connections. Industries of interest include consumer, retail, healthcare, industrials, digital media, natural resources, energy, real estate, technology, and software. TPG was formerly known as Texas Pacific Group and was originally established in 1992 by David Bonderman, James Coulter and William Price. The Firm is based in Forth Worth, Texas with additional offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 273 of 277
Sector: Consumer Services M&A 6 of 6
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 38 of 41
State: New York M&A 7 of 8
Country: United States M&A 196 of 199
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-03-31 Novotech

Sydney, Australia

Novotech is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) that provides biotech and small- to mid-sized pharmaceutical companies. Novotech was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-28 Sabre - Hospitality Solutions Business

Southlake, Texas, United States

Sabre's Hospitality Solutions Business provides software and solutions to more than 40 percent of hotel brands. The SaaS based platform serves as an integrated system of record for reservation and guest information, enabling hoteliers to operate with greater accuracy and efficiency.

Buy $1.1B
SELLER

PNC Mezzanine Capital

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

PNC Mezzanine Capital is the subordinated debt investing arm of PNC Bank. PNC Mezzanine looks to provide $10 to $50 million of junior capital to middle-market companies in a variety of industries. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $20 million and EBITDA greater than $4 million. Broad sectors of interest include niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, and business or consumer services. PNC will not invest in early-stage or technology-driven businesses; real estate, commodity-based or capital-intensive companies; businesses with high customer or vendor concentration; or declining businesses. PNC Mezzanine was formed in 1989 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 50 of 50
Sector: Consumer Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 20 of 20
State: New York M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 48 of 48
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-12 Mantaline

Mantua, Ohio, United States

Mantaline is a manufacturer of customized, extruded elastomeric profiles for the automotive, heavy truck, and industrial markets. Mantaline was formed in 1964 and is based in Mantua, Ohio.

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