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Tradewinds Universal
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Tradewinds Universal (TRWD) Brings Peppermint Hippo to Wall Street
From Toledo beginnings to a national brand — now entering the public markets.
What began as one location in Toledo, Ohio has grown into 10+ clubs nationwide, each remodeled and professionalized under founder Alan Chang’s disciplined expansion model.
Now, that growth is being accelerated through Tradewinds Universal (TRWD), a publicly traded company committed to scaling Peppermint Hippo into a national brand. Starting as a fully SEC-reporting issuer on OTCMarkets, TRWD is positioning for an eventual up-listing to NASDAQ or NYSE.
Our Story
The Hippo Brand. The TRWD Opportunity.
Peppermint Hippo began in Toledo by transforming a struggling club into a vibrant, upscale venue. That same disciplined model has built 10+ locations — and it’s just the beginning.
Through Tradewinds Universal (TRWD), this proven strategy is entering the public markets, creating a rare opportunity for investors to get in early on a national brand in the making.
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TRWD and Alan Chang: Building Scale in Adult Hospitality
Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD) has partnered with Alan Chang, founder and CEO of Peppermint Hippo, to expand a proven turnaround model in the adult hospitality and entertainment industry, a fragmented market of over 3,000 clubs across the U.S.
Chang, with nearly two decades of sector experience — including leadership roles at Spearmint Rhino Las Vegas and RCI Management Services — launched Peppermint Hippo in 2018 and has since grown it to 10+ thriving venues His strategy is clear: acquire undervalued clubs, rebuild them into upscale “mini-Vegas hybrid” destinations, and integrate them under modern operational standards.
With TRWD bringing public company transparency and capital markets access, this partnership is positioned to deliver real estate-backed assets, scalable revenues, and a bold national roll-up strategy — offering investors the opportunity to participate in the creation of a new public asset class in adult hospitality.
Why Investors Are Watching Peppermint Hippo Right Now
Proven Model in Secondary Markets
Peppermint Hippo transforms underperforming clubs in overlooked cities into upscale, Vegas‑style destinations — a formula already proven with 10 locations nationwide and primed for expansion.
Fully SEC‑Reporting From Day One
Unlike most OTC companies, we meet PCAOB audit standards and file 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K reports, offering the transparency and credibility usually reserved for NASDAQ‑listed companies.
Phased Path to Major Exchanges
We start on OTCMarkets, uplist to OTCQB in 4-6 months, then target NASDAQ or NYSE within 12–18 months — each phase unlocking broader investor access and liquidity.
Massive Industry Consolidation Opportunity
With 3,000+ U.S. clubs, many run by retiring owners, we’re positioned to acquire, renovate, and modernize prime locations at a fraction of the cost of building from scratch. We've proven the model in the toughest of markets.
Real Assets, Real Revenue
This isn’t hype — our clubs generate real hospitality revenue and sit on valuable real estate, creating tangible shareholder value with every acquisition and renovation completed.
Leadership With Discipline & Vision
Founder Alan Chang built this brand by starting small, scaling smart, and avoiding debt traps. That same disciplined growth strategy now drives our expansion into public markets.
Our Growth Model
Building the Berkshire of Adult Entertainment
TRWD, in partnership with the Hippo brand, is building a national conglomerate of premier gentlemen’s clubs—poised to become as recognizable and respected as the largest names in mainstream hospitality. Our model is straightforward, scalable, and proven:
Step 1:
Acquire & Transform
We identify underperforming clubs—often owned by operators looking to retire—and acquire them at favorable valuations. Each property is then renovated into an upscale “mini-Vegas” experience, with modern design, technology integration, and premium service standards. These upgrades not only increase customer traffic and revenue but also elevate the underlying real estate value.
Step 2:
Standardize & Integrate
Every acquired club is brought onto a unified operational platform, including modern financial controls, advanced POS systems, and transparent accounting practices. This drives efficiency, ensures regulatory compliance, and creates reliable reporting for investors. Each property then becomes part of a cohesive national brand—the Hippo.
Step 3:
Expand & Consolidate
Leveraging our public company status through TRWD, we are positioned to scale aggressively. With access to capital markets, TRWD and the Hippo are working to roll up multiple chains and independent operators under one umbrella. By modernizing operations and providing liquidity to owners, we create a win-win pathway for consolidation in a fragmented industry.
Leadership & Industry Credibility
We identify underperforming clubs—often owned by operators looking to retire—and acquire them at favorable valuations. Each property is then renovated into an upscale “mini-Vegas” experience, with modern design, technology integration, and premium service standards. These upgrades not only increase customer traffic and revenue but also elevate the underlying real estate value.
Long-Term Vision
Just as Berkshire Hathaway became synonymous with building value through disciplined acquisitions, TRWD and the Hippo are poised to become the Berkshire of Adult Entertainment—a diversified holdings company with a national footprint, real estate-backed assets, and consistent revenue growth. Together, TRWD and the Hippo are redefining an overlooked industry—creating a transparent, scalable, and modern public company built for long-term success.
Our Growth Model
Building the Berkshire of Adult Entertainment
TRWD, in partnership with the Hippo brand, is building a national conglomerate of premier gentlemen’s clubs—poised to become as recognizable and respected as the largest names in mainstream hospitality. Our model is straightforward, scalable, and proven:
Step 1: Acquire & Transform
We identify underperforming clubs—often owned by operators looking to retire—and acquire them at favorable valuations. Each property is then renovated into an upscale “mini-Vegas” experience, with modern design, technology integration, and premium service standards. These upgrades not only increase customer traffic and revenue but also elevate the underlying real estate value.
Step 2: Standardize & Integrate
Every acquired club is brought onto a unified operational platform, including modern financial controls, advanced POS systems, and transparent accounting practices. This drives efficiency, ensures regulatory compliance, and creates reliable reporting for investors. Each property then becomes part of a cohesive national brand—the Hippo.
Step 3: Expand & Consolidate
Leveraging our public company status through TRWD, we are positioned to scale aggressively. With access to capital markets, TRWD and the Hippo are working to roll up multiple chains and independent operators under one umbrella. By modernizing operations and providing liquidity to owners, we create a win-win pathway for consolidation in a fragmented industry.
Leadership & Industry Credibility
We identify underperforming clubs—often owned by operators looking to retire—and acquire them at favorable valuations. Each property is then renovated into an upscale “mini-Vegas” experience, with modern design, technology integration, and premium service standards. These upgrades not only increase customer traffic and revenue but also elevate the underlying real estate value.
Long-Term Vision
Just as Berkshire Hathaway became synonymous with building value through disciplined acquisitions, TRWD and the Hippo are poised to become the Berkshire of Adult Entertainment—a diversified holdings company with a national footprint, real estate-backed assets, and consistent revenue growth. Together, TRWD and the Hippo are redefining an overlooked industry—creating a transparent, scalable, and modern public company built for long-term success.
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OTCID (Current)
Launching as a fully SEC‑reporting company with the flagship Toledo club.
Establishing PCAOB‑compliant financials and operational benchmarks.
OTCQB (6 Months Target)
Expanding the public entity with additional renovated clubs.
Increasing investor visibility and meeting higher OTC standards.
NASDAQ or NYSE (12–18 Months)
Uplisting through a registered offering upon meeting asset and shareholder requirements.
Achieving full national exposure as a premium hospitality brand.
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