Palace Entertainment
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Palace Entertainment - overview
Established
1998
Location
Homestead, PA, US
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Palace Entertainment is a US-based operator of diverse entertainment venues, including amusement parks and family entertainment centers, providing recreational experiences tailored for families and communities across multiple states. Founded in 1998, Palace Entertainment operates amusement parks, water parks, and family entertainment centers across the US, headquartered in Homestead, Florida. The company has completed 3 deals, with the most recent being an ADD-ON Trade Sale on March 18, 2025, when it was acquired by Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation from Parques Reunidos Servicios Centrales, S. A.
and Arle Capital Partners. The CEO, Azhagiri R. Nanda Kumar, leads the company, which has raised a total of USD 200. 00 mn, including the most recent funding round of USD 330.
00 mn. Palace Entertainment's core offerings encompass a diverse portfolio of entertainment venues, including amusement and theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, campgrounds, and hotels. The company operates over 20 properties across 10 states in the U. S.
, serving a broad customer base that includes families, tourists, and local communities. Each location features a range of attractions designed to cater to various age groups and interests, enhancing the overall guest experience. The parks and centers aim to solve the need for accessible and enjoyable recreational activities, contributing to community engagement and tourism in their respective regions, which include markets such as California, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Palace Entertainment's revenue model is primarily driven by ticket sales, admission fees, and ancillary services offered at its numerous attractions.
Transactions typically occur through direct-to-consumer channels, where guests purchase tickets for entry and additional experiences such as food, merchandise, and special events. The company may also engage in partnerships with local businesses and organizations to create bundled offerings or promotional events. Specific pricing plans are structured around admission fees, seasonal passes, and group rates, encouraging repeat visits and larger family outings. The diverse range of services available at the parks plays a significant role in generating revenue and maintaining customer loyalty.
As part of its future growth strategy, Palace Entertainment aims to expand its footprint in new markets and regions, potentially targeting additional states by the end of 2025. The recent acquisition by Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation will facilitate internal workforce development and the expansion of service offerings. New products and experiences are also being designed to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction, leveraging the funds acquired in the most recent funding round.
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Recreational & Entertainment Facilities
Website
www.palaceentertainment.com/
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Palace Entertainment - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Palace Entertainment | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Palace Entertainment | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Palace Entertainment | - |
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