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Why Private Equity Is Buying Up Wedding Venues
Lucas and Luna dive into the booming private equity interest in wedding venues, focusing on the $60 billion US wedding industry and why firms like Leonard Green & Partners and KKR are backing wedding venue roll-ups. They break down the economics: venues generate 40-60% EBITDA margins, have sticky customer demand regardless of economic cycles, and benefit from the 'one-day event' model that limits liability. The hosts discuss the competitive dynamics, including how PE-owned venues are offering all-inclusive packages to capture higher spend per couple, and the risk of commoditizing a…
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