M&A Deal Summary

Unleashed Brands Acquires The Little Gym

On November 5, 2021, Unleashed Brands acquired consumer services company The Little Gym

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Unleashed Brands’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is Unleashed Brands’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Unleashed Brands’ 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-11-05
Target The Little Gym
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) Unleashed Brands
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The Little Gym

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages four months through twelve years old. Through three-dimensional learning including physical activities, cognitive skills and social and emotional learning, the core teaching methods create opportunities for children to experience achievement and build self-confidence. The Little Gym was founded in 1976 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Buyer

Unleashed Brands

Bedford, Texas, United States
Category Company
Sector Franchising
DESCRIPTION

Unleashed Brands is a platform of family-focused franchisor brands that enrich the lives of children across three core pillars: “Learn, Play, Grow.” Unleashed’s portfolio of brands currently includes Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology, The Little Gym, Premier Martial Arts, Class 101, and XP League. Unleashed Brands is based in Bedford, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 5
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 6
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-14 Snapology

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, United States

Snapology is a learning programs for children that gives them the opportunity to learn through play with more than 80 enriching, interactive STEAM and STEM programs. Snapology is based in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-04 Premier Martial Arts

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Premier Martial Arts is one of the premier franchisors specializing in teaching karate, Krav Maga, and kickboxing for children and adults. Premier Martial Arts’ mission is to provide the skills needed to help its students succeed in life, such as confidence, focus, self-esteem, and physical wellbeing. Premier Martial Arts was founded in 2004 and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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