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title: "Urban Air Adventure Park Accelerates Expansion into Multiple New Markets"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d98c7b3f-fd53-4ffd-9fbd-fced8df53141
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241007_urban_air_adventure_park_accelerates_expansion_into_multiple_new_markets.html
category: "Franchisors"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Franchisors"
topics: ["Emerging brands","Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-10-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:35:52.397Z
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# Urban Air Adventure Park Accelerates Expansion into Multiple New Markets

**TL;DR:** Urban Air Adventure Park is expanding into multiple new markets, with leases secured for new locations in several states. The brand has over 350 locations open or in development and is the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241007_urban_air_adventure_park_accelerates_expansion_into_multiple_new_markets.html).*

## Story

Leases have been secured for Urban Air parks in the following markets, with construction already underway in some of these locations:

- Arlington Heights, IL

- Valparaiso, IN

- Grand Rapids, MI

- Nashua, NH

- Henrietta, NY

- Sioux Falls, SD

- Odessa, TX

- Short Pump-Glen Allen, VA

- Tukwila, WA

- Everett, WA

“We’re excited to bring our park experience to even more families nationwide with this latest expansion,” said Jeff Palla, Brand President of Urban Air Adventure Parks. “Our growth is fueled by the dedication of our franchisees, who are passionate about creating memorable experiences for families, along with the hard work of our real estate team in securing top-tier locations.”

Urban Air is the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world with over 20 different attractions such as intense ropes courses, Urban Air’s Sky Rider, Adventure Slides, Battle Beams, laser tag, dodgeball courts, electric Go-Karting, obstacle courses and more. Every park also offers an easy-to-execute, state-of-the-art, fast-casual café.

“Our adaptability has allowed us to expand into the best communities and serve even more families,” said Ryan Slemons, Chief Development Officer of Unleashed Brands. “We’re committed to bringing the Urban Air experience to more locations, and our ability to innovate, be flexible, and adjust our footprint helps us achieve that in today’s challenging real estate environment.”

The fast-growing brand was just listed this month as No. 135 in the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400 list, an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The project is the most credible and objective franchise ranking available. Urban Air has also continually ranked as the No. 1 entertainment franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Annual Franchise 500 list, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation’s #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages. The award-winning national franchise brand is the largest adventure park operator in the world with more than 350 locations open or in development. Urban Air, founded in 2011, was in search of a higher purpose to help kids have fun while achieving activity goals that enhance their social and physical skills. For more information visit www. UrbanAir.com.

Unleashed Brands currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101, Premier Martial Arts and Sylvan Learning and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play, and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be.

Own a highly profitable business that impacts lives in your community by jumping into action as an Urban Air franchisee owner.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- Franchise Times (publication)
- Unleashed Brands (company)
- Urban Air Adventure Parks (company)
- location development (topic)
- Ryan Slemons (person)
- Grand Rapids, MI (location)
- Everett, WA (location)
- Nashua, NH (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241007_urban_air_adventure_park_accelerates_expansion_into_multiple_new_markets.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d98c7b3f-fd53-4ffd-9fbd-fced8df53141).