Five Star Parks & Attractions, backed by Fruition Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of two separate companies that operate family entertainment centres (FEC’s) in a move that significantly expands its offerings throughout the Midwest and southern United States.
The transactions combine a portfolio of five locations from Dubby’s Attractions and five from Celebration Station.
Five Star recently acquired five Dubby’s attractions in two of the country’s leading vacation destinations.
John Dunlap, who most recently served as president of SeaWorld and Aquatica in San Diego, is leading the efforts at Five Star Parks & Attractions as the group’s newly appointed CEO. Prior to his time at SeaWorld, Dunlap operated his own consulting firm, led the San Diego Zoo, and managed the legendary Westin St Francis San Francisco on Union Square.
