Tradewinds Universal Partner Exceeds $30M Revenue Forecast, Plans Up to Five New Locations

Peppermint Hippo and Las Tóxicas brands drive growth through experiential hospitality and focus on Latin entertainment market

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:03pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished chrome cocktail shaker, a stack of leather-bound ledgers, and a single red rose on a clean white background, symbolizing the premium hospitality, financial discipline, and vibrant culture of Peppermint Hippo's experiential nightlife model.Peppermint Hippo's innovative hospitality approach and strategic focus on the Latin entertainment market have fueled its rapid growth, positioning Tradewinds Universal for further expansion in the adult nightlife industry.Toledo Today

Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD), a holding company, announced that its strategic partner Peppermint Hippo and affiliated brands have surpassed a $30 million revenue forecast for the 2025 fiscal year, representing over 20% year-over-year growth. The milestone was driven by the expansion of the brand's experiential hospitality model and deepening engagement with the Latin entertainment market. Peppermint Hippo management has set goals to open up to five additional locations across the United States in 2026.

Why it matters

The revenue acceleration validates Tradewinds Universal's acquisition strategy in the adult hospitality sector, as the company builds infrastructure to execute a disciplined, repeatable approach to acquiring and scaling Peppermint Hippo locations as well as independent clubs. This positions Tradewinds to become a dominant consolidated platform in the $8-10 billion adult entertainment industry.

The details

Peppermint Hippo's revenue growth was driven by two key factors: its 'Mini-Vegas' experiential hospitality model that has resonated with a new generation of consumers, and the success of its affiliated brand Las Tóxicas in tapping into the fast-growing Latin entertainment market. Tradewinds Universal plans to acquire existing Peppermint Hippo locations, convert independent clubs using the 'Rebuild, Rebrand, Relaunch' playbook, and acquire multi-club operator groups to build a portfolio of 100+ venues.

  • Peppermint Hippo opened its flagship Las Vegas location in April 2022.
  • Tradewinds Universal expects the first Peppermint Hippo location acquisition to close this quarter.

The players

Tradewinds Universal

A fully reporting, publicly traded holding company focused on acquiring and scaling businesses with long-term value and growth potential.

Peppermint Hippo

A rapidly growing adult nightlife entertainment brand founded in 2018 that has expanded to over 12 clubs nationwide, including the only gentlemen's club on the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Tóxicas

An affiliated brand of Peppermint Hippo designed to deliver an experiential entertainment concept tailored to Latin audiences.

Alan Chang

The founder of Peppermint Hippo and industry veteran who developed the brand's 'Mini-Vegas' experiential hospitality model.

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