The former CEO of Mailboxes Etc., Jim Amos, in conjunction with Carousel Capital, has acquired Sona International, the franchisor of 21 laser skin treatment centers across the U.S. Carousel Capital is an investment firm that last year partnered with the Halifax Group to fund a management-led buyout of Meineke Car Care Centers (see blog entry July 11, 2003). Amos sits on Meineke's board and will serve as Sona International's chairman and CEO. Sona expects to open 55 more locations this year.
Posted by franchiselawblog at June 2, 2004 10:40 AM