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Brentwood Associates Announces Sale of MD Now Urgent Care

LOS ANGELES, January 4, 2022 Brentwood Associates (“Brentwood”), a Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm, announced it has sold MD Now Urgent Care (“MD Now”) to HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA). The transaction was completed at the end of 2021. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2005, MD Now is the largest…

Afterburn Holdings, a Leading Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, Acquires Washington State Area Representative

Brentwood Associates partners with Garnett Station Partners to finance the acquisition and support future growth HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Afterburn Holdings (“Afterburn”), a leading Orangetheory® Fitness franchisee, has expanded into the Pacific Northwest with the recent acquisition of eighteen owned studios, thirteen sub-franchised studios, and area development rights to the state of Washington. Afterburn now operates and oversees…

Bill Gates and Wondrium to Turn ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster’ Into a Series and Companion Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)

Bill Gates’ book “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster” has led to a 10-episode series for educational streamer Wondrium, the company is set to announce on Wednesday. Besides the series, a companion documentary also inspired by the book will be produced for the service. Both the series and doc will premiere in 2022. Gates will appear…

SMG Receives a Significant Strategic Investment From Brentwood Associates to Accelerate Innovation and Increase Value for Clients

KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Service Management Group (SMG), a global customer, patient and employee experience management partner to more than 500 brands, today announced that it has received a significant investment from Brentwood Associates, a growth-oriented middle market private equity investment firm. The firm’s customer-centric approach, high-growth operations, category leader experience and capital support will benefit SMG and…