TRWD Makes Progress Modernizing and Consolidating a $10 Billion Market
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD) announced progress toward modernizing and consolidating an entertainment market estimated to exceed $10 billion annually.
The company follows a three‑step playbook — Rebuild, Rebrand, Relaunch — and cites an existing partnership with Peppermint Hippo that grew from one Toledo location to a nationwide network of 10+ venues. TRWD targets a roll-up of legacy operators, noting roughly 3,000 independently owned venues remain potential acquisition targets as it pursues expansion to 100+ locations.
Recent developments include media coverage plans, initiation of a licensing review with Peppermint Hippo, active discussions with institutional lenders, and ongoing financial and audit work tied to uplisting eligibility and further brand acquisitions.
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD) ha annunciato progressi nel modernizzare e consolidare un mercato dell'intrattenimento stimato oltre 십억 달러를 넘는 all'anno.
L'azienda segue un piano in tre fasi — Ricostruire, Riconquistare, Rilanciare — e cita una partnership esistente con Peppermint Hippo che è passata da una sede a Toledo a una rete nazionale di 10+ sedi. TRWD punta a un consolidamento degli operatori legacy, rilevando che circa 3.000 sedi gestite in modo indipendente restano potenziali bersagli di acquisizione mentre persegue l'espansione a oltre 100 sedi.
Gli sviluppi recenti includono piani di copertura mediatica, l'avvio di una revisione delle licenze con Peppermint Hippo, discussioni attive con finanziatori istituzionali e lavoro finanziario e di audit in corso legato all'idoneità all'uplisting e a ulteriori acquisizioni di marca.
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD) anunció avances hacia la modernización y consolidación de un mercado de entretenimiento estimado en más de $10 mil millones anuales.
La empresa sigue un plan de juego en tres etapas — Reconstruir, Rebrandear, Relanzar — y cita una asociación existente con Peppermint Hippo que creció desde una ubicación en Toledo hasta una red nacional de 10+ locales. TRWD apunta a consolidar a operadores heredados, señalando que aproximadamente 3,000 locales de propiedad independiente siguen siendo posibles objetivos de adquisición a medida que persigue la expansión a 100+ ubicaciones.
Los desarrollos recientes incluyen planes de cobertura mediática, inicio de una revisión de licencias con Peppermint Hippo, discusiones activas con prestamistas institucionales y trabajo financiero y de auditoría en curso vinculado a la elegibilidad para uplisting y a futuras adquisiciones de marca.
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD)는 매년 $10십억 달러를 넘는 엔터테인먼트 시장의 현대화 및 통합에 대한 진전을 발표했습니다.
회사는 Rebuild, Rebrand, Relaunch라는 세 단계 플레이북을 따르며 Peppermint Hippo와의 기존 파트너십이 토ledo의 한 곳에서 전국적인 네트워크의 10곳 이상으로 성장했다고 밝힙니다. TRWD는 기존 사업자들의 롤업을 목표로 하며 약 독립적으로 소유된 3,000여 개의 장소가 여전히 인수 대상이 될 수 있다고 지적하며 100곳 이상으로의 확장을 추진합니다.
최근 개발로는 매체 보도 계획, Peppermint Hippo와의 면허 검토 시작, 제도적 대주단과의 활발한 논의, 상장 자격 및 추가 브랜드 인수와 관련된 재무 및 감사 작업이 진행 중입니다.
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD) a annoncé des progrès vers la modernisation et la consolidation d'un marché du divertissement estimé à plus de $10 milliards par an.
L'entreprise suit un plan en trois étapes — Reconstruire, Repenser la marque, Relancer — et cite une partenariat existant avec Peppermint Hippo qui est passé d'un site à Toledo à un réseau national de 10+ lieux. TRWD vise une consolidation des opérateurs hérités, notant qu'environ 3 000 lieux indépendants restent des cibles d'acquisition potentielles alors qu'elle poursuit son expansion vers plus de 100 emplacements.
Les développements récents comprennent des plans de couverture médiatique, le démarrage d'un examen des licences avec Peppermint Hippo, des discussions actives avec des prêteurs institutionnels et des travaux financiers et d'audit en cours liés à l'éligibilité à l uplisting et à de futures acquisitions de marque.
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD) gab Fortschritte bei der Modernisierung und Konsolidierung eines Unterhaltungsmarktes bekannt, der schätzungsweise mehr als $10 Milliarden pro Jahr einbringt.
Das Unternehmen verfolgt einen dreistufigen Spielplan — Neuaufbau, Markenbildung, Wiedereinführung — und verweist auf eine bestehende Partnerschaft mit Peppermint Hippo, die von einem Toledo-Standort zu einem landesweiten Netzwerk von 10+ Standorten gewachsen ist. TRWD zielt auf eine Übernahme von Legacy-Betreibern ab und stellt fest, dass rund 3.000 unabhängig geführte Standorte potenzielle Übernahmeziele bleiben, während es eine Expansion auf 100+ Standorte anstrebt.
Zu den jüngsten Entwicklungen gehören Pläne für Medienberichterstattung, der Beginn einer Lizenzprüfung mit Peppermint Hippo, aktive Verhandlungen mit institutionellen Kreditgebern sowie laufende Finanz- und Auditarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit der Auflistungsvoraussetzung und weiteren Markenakquisitionen.
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD) أعلنت عن تقدم نحو تحديث وتوحيد سوق الترفيه الذي يُقدَّر بأن يتجاوز $10 مليار سنوياً.
تتبع الشركة خطة ثلاثية — إعادة البناء، إعادة التسمية، إعادة الإطلاق — وتشير إلى شراكة قائمة مع Peppermint Hippo نمت من موقع واحد في توليدو إلى شبكة وطنية من أكثر من 10 مواقع. تستهدف TRWD دمج المشغلين التقليديين، مع ملاحظة أن نحو 3,000 موقع مملوك بشكل مستقل لا يزال هدفاً محتملاً للاستحواذ مع سعيها للتوسع إلى أكثر من 100 موقع.
تشمل التطورات الأخيرة خطط تغطية إعلامية، وبداية مراجعة التراخيص مع Peppermint Hippo، ومناقشات نشطة مع مقرضين مؤسسيين، والعمل المالي والتدقيق المستمر المرتبط بإمكانية الإدراج وربط المزيد من الاستحواذات على العلامة التجارية.
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD) 宣布在现代化和整合一个娱乐市场方面取得进展，该市场估计每年超过 $10 billion。
公司遵循一个三步法计划—— 重建、重塑、重新推出 —— 并提到与 Peppermint Hippo 现有的伙伴关系已从托莱多的一处地点发展为全国网络，拥有 10+ 场地。TRWD 目标是对传统运营商进行整合，指出大约 3,000 家独立所有的场地 仍然是潜在的并购目标，并计划扩张至 100+ 个地点。
近期发展包括媒体报道计划、与 Peppermint Hippo 开始的许可审查、与机构贷款人进行的积极讨论，以及与上币资格及进一步品牌收购相关的持续财务与审计工作。
- Addressing a >$10 billion annual market opportunity
- Approximately 3,000 independently owned venue targets
- Peppermint Hippo expanded into a nationwide 10+ venue network
- Clear three‑step operational playbook: Rebuild, Rebrand, Relaunch
- Licensing review and approvals are still in progress
- Reliance on institutional financing currently limited to active discussions
- Audit completion and uplisting eligibility remain pending milestones
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradewinds Universal, Inc. (OTC: TRWD) announced today continued progress in its strategy to modernize and consolidate one of America’s most fragmented and overlooked markets, a sector estimated to exceed
For decades, this entertainment industry has operated in silos under aging ownership, outdated management models, and limited access to capital. Thousands of privately held venues across the U.S. remain undermarketed, underperforming, and undervalued, representing a massive opportunity for structured consolidation and modernization.
A Fragmented Industry Ripe for Transformation
The market’s fragmentation has created ideal conditions for a public platform like TRWD to lead consolidation. Many operators today are reaching retirement age, running businesses focused on short-term cash flow rather than scalable operations or guest experience. Meanwhile, the sector’s lack of modern accounting, marketing, and reporting systems has limited its ability to attract institutional investment or national branding.
Through its adult hospitality and entertainment division, TRWD is addressing these inefficiencies head-on with a disciplined acquisition and brand development model built around three core principles:
- Rebuild: Acquire underperforming, outdated venues and upgrade operations with new systems, design, and management.
- Rebrand: Transform properties under unified, recognizable brands that emphasize experience, professionalism, and long-term value.
- Relaunch: Reopen with cohesive branding, improved customer experience, and performance-based oversight.
Proven Execution: From One Location to a National Platform
The Company’s strategy is already producing results through its partnership with Peppermint Hippo, one of the fastest-growing names in adult hospitality and entertainment. What began as a single location in Toledo, Ohio has expanded into a nationwide network of 10+ venues, including new concepts such as Las Toxícas. Each property follows the same proven model — Rebuild, Rebrand, Relaunch — turning previously underperforming assets into premium, modernized destinations.
However, TRWD’s path to 100 clubs nationwide is not limited to fixing up legacy venues. The Company’s broader strategy includes acquiring and rolling up other successful brands under the TRWD umbrella to form a true multi-brand conglomerate in the adult hospitality and entertainment industry. By aligning complementary brands and operational structures, TRWD aims to reach scale faster, diversify revenue streams, and build a sustainable, vertically integrated platform that serves multiple market tiers.
With approximately 3,000 venues nationwide still independently owned, TRWD’s scalable roll-up strategy offers investors early exposure to a market ready for modernization and institutional growth.
Momentum and Recent Developments
TRWD continues to make meaningful progress as the second publicly traded company operating in this industry, following the path established by RCI Hospitality Holdings. The Company recently announced coverage from BizTrendWatch, a next-generation media platform, which featured an exclusive interview with Peppermint Hippo founder and TRWD Director Alan Chang. The upcoming coverage will provide national visibility into TRWD’s mission and the market opportunity ahead utilizing traditional and digital forms of media including television, social media, streaming platforms, podcasts, and content syndication across financial and lifestyle outlets.
TRWD has also initiated its licensing review process as part of the integration framework with Peppermint Hippo and is now in active discussions with institutional lenders to support its expansion and acquisition roadmap. These steps, combined with the ongoing financial review, position the Company for upcoming milestones related to audit completion, uplisting eligibility, and additional brand acquisitions designed to accelerate TRWD’s nationwide roll-up strategy.
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About Peppermint Hippo
Founded in 2018 by Alan Chang, Peppermint Hippo has grown from a single club in Toledo, Ohio, into one of the fastest-rising brands in adult nightlife. The opening of its flagship Las Vegas location in 2021, the only gentlemen’s club on the Strip, cemented its reputation as an industry leader.
Today, Peppermint Hippo and its affiliated entities such as Las Toxícas operate 10 clubs nationwide, 8 proudly carrying the Peppermint Hippo name. Each location offers a Mini-Vegas experience through lavish design, elite entertainment, and upscale hospitality. Visit ThePeppermintHippo.com for more information.
About Tradewinds Universal
Tradewinds Universal, Inc. (OTCID: TRWD) is a fully reporting publicly traded holding company focused on acquiring and scaling businesses with long-term value and growth potential. From its beginnings in lifestyle and health to its expansion into adult hospitality with Peppermint Hippo, TRWD is building a diversified portfolio designed to withstand economic cycles while creating sustainable shareholder value.
The Company’s acquisition strategy emphasizes transparency, operational efficiency, and the development of recession-resistant holdings across multiple sectors.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding TRWD’s acquisition strategy, operational plans, growth prospects, and financial objectives. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that could cause such differences include market conditions, regulatory requirements, and the Company’s ability to execute its business plan. TRWD disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact:
John Stock
Tradewinds Universal, Inc.
(619) 483-1008
IR@TradewindsUniversal.com
Sources
1. Barchart.com — “National Expansion Strategy Detailed by BizTrendWatch Featuring Alan Chang” https://www.barchart.com/story/news/35574681
2. Nasdaq.com — “TRWD Begins Financial Review and Integration Process Toward Building an Industry Conglomerate” https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/trwd-begins-financial-review-next-step-building-adult-entertainment-conglomerate-2025
3. GlobeNewswire — “TRWD Appoints Industry Leader to Its Board as Expansion Continues” https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/22/3153841/0/en/TRWD-Appoints-Adult-Hospitality-Industry-Leader-to-Its-Board.html
4. BizTrendWatch.com — “Interview with Alan Chang and Coverage of TRWD’s Expansion Strategy” https://www.biztrendwatch.com
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