Freedom Boat Club Acquires Southeast Locations

Freedom Boat Club has acquired its Savannah, Ga., and Hilton Head, S.C., franchise operations and territories. The acquisitions represent five locations in the region and give the club the right to build new franchises in the area.

“The acquisitions of the Savannah and Hilton Head clubs solidify our position in attractive year-round boating communities,,” Cecil Cohn, president of the Freedom Boat Club network, said in a statement. “We look forward to building on the strong foundation set in place by each of the former franchise owners and welcoming our members on the docks to continue delivering remarkable experiences.”

Tom McCarthy launched the Savannah operation in 2005; Cassius Mullen and Gayle Schaffner have led the Hilton Head club since 2015. The acquisitions represent the 22^nd and 23^rd company-owned territories for Freedom Boat club in major metropolitan areas.