Genesis Capital is pleased to announce that it has advised Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation (HFE) in the acquisition of Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. (HGI) from Shamrock Capital Advisors. HFE is the largest family-owned themed attractions company in the U.S., owning and operating 26 properties throughout the country, including theme parks, aquariums, hospitality businesses and tours. […]
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Genesis Capital is pleased to announce that it advised Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation on the sale of a majorirty interest in Ride the Ducks. The buyer is a private, long-term investor with a track record of building successful businesses. Ride The Ducks is the nation’s largest amphibious tour operator and amphibious vehicle manufacturer. Their mission […]
Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation (HFE) today confirmed the company has joined the management and ownership of Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, across the river from downtown Philadelphia. Joel Manby, chief executive officer, HFE, made the announcement. “For nearly half a century, HFE has successfully operated theme parks and attractions throughout the U.S. Given the broad […]
Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation (HFE) today confirmed the company has acquired the Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky, across the river from downtown Cincinnati. “For nearly half a century, HFE has successfully operated theme parks and attractions throughout the U.S. Given the broad appeal of animals, and our desire to create experiences that can be shared […]
Adventures Park Group (APG), and Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation (HFE) today confirmed HFE was the successful bidder at public auction for APG’s Wild Adventures Theme Park. Based in Valdosta, Georgia, the 166-acre park features 100 rides and attractions including nine roller coasters, hundreds of animals and a water park. After a bankruptcy approval hearing to […]
Herschend Family Entertainment Corp. has added ducks to its growing entertainment empire. Bob and Ann McDowell, owners of Ride The Ducks International, sold the amphibious vehicle tour company this week to the Herschend company, which owns, operates or partners in 19 properties in nine states, including popular Branson attractions such as the Silver Dollar City […]
Three water parks in Texas are the latest acquisitions in Herschend Family Entertainment Corps.’ plans for national expansion. The company bought Hawaiian Falls water parks in the Dallas suburbs of Garland and The Colony. A third will open next spring in Dallas, said spokeswoman Lisa Rau. HFEC owns national tourism destinations including White Water in […]