Current Investments
Franchisors


DirectBuy Holdings, Inc.
Headquarters: Merrillville, IN
Annual Sales: $166 million
Primary SIC: 7299
Date Acquired: November 2007
Website: www.directbuy.com

Contact
Troy D. Templeton
Jamie E. Elias
Forest T. Wester
Russ Wilson
DirectBuy is the largest domestic franchisor of membership-based buying centers overseeing 149 locations across the U.S. and Canada. DirectBuy members have the ability to purchase a broad selection of products directly from manufacturers at wholesale prices, saving on average 30% to 45% versus retail prices. As a rapidly expanding alternative distribution channel, DirectBuy is a valuable partner for more than 1,000 manufacturers across five primary product categories, including home improvement, furnishings, entertainment & outdoor, flooring, and consumer electronics & accessories.
Lady of America Franchise Corp.
Headquarters: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Annual Sales: $100 million
Primary SIC: 7991
Date Acquired: February 2005
Website: www.ladyofamerica.com

Contact
Peter "Chip" Vandenberg, Jr.
Lady of America Franchise Corp. is the second largest franchisor of women only fitness centers. Operating under the brands of Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express, Workout Express and Health Clubs of America, the company has grown to over 800 franchise locations since 1984.




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