Publications
Publications
- February 2018 (Revised April 2018)
- HBS Case Collection
Omar Simmons: Franchising and Private Equity
By: Steven Rogers and Alyssa Haywoode
Abstract
Omar Simmons, managing director of a private equity fund that owns 53 Planet Fitness Health Clubs, has to choose: continue in private equity or shift his career to managing and growing the health clubs. An African-American graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School, Simmons has to weigh the financial implications of his choice—as well as the career implications of whatever he chooses to do. Students will learn about private equity investing, Entrepreneurship via franchising, the health club industry, and career decision-making.
Keywords
Diversity Characteristics; Ethnicity Characteristics; Health Club Franchises; African-american Entrepreneurs; Finance; Private Equity; Decisions; Entrepreneurship; Motivation and Incentives; Personal Development and Career; Franchise Ownership; Consulting Industry; Boston
Citation
Rogers, Steven, and Alyssa Haywoode. "Omar Simmons: Franchising and Private Equity." Harvard Business School Case 318-055, February 2018. (Revised April 2018.)