The Red Baron Group made the dream of starting a motorcycle shop a reality back in 1972. From its humble beginnings as the Yamaha Auto Center in Japan, it grew into a behemoth with over 300 locations, nearly 2,500 employees, and a motto that sticks: “Just For Riders.” They sell new and used bikes, handle repairs, and offer parts. A one-stop shop for bikers, really.
But now, the winds of change are blowing. Red Baron’s parent company has signed an agreement to sell its majority shares to Bain Capital Private Equity, a name you might remember from its less-than-glorious history with Toys ‘R Us.
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