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The Little Gym International is building lifelong fans of movement through gymnastics, music and imagination for children ages four months through age 12.
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The Little Gym International is building lifelong fans of movement through gymnastics, music and imagination for children ages four months through age 12.

Unleashed Brands, a youth enrichment franchise platform company, experiences significant achievements in the first three quarters of 2023, with an anticipated strong finish to the year.

The Little Gym International, the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages four months through 12 and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, has…

The Little Gym International has closed a franchise deal with a private equity-backed group to purchase seven existing gyms in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee to expand its footprint and develop additional gyms over the next few years.

The Little Gym partners with a private equity-backed group to acquire seven existing gyms, aiming to expand its franchise network.

Unleashed Brands, a youth enrichment platform that includes Urban Air Adventure Park, The Little Gym, Snapology, Class 101, Premier Martial Arts and XP League, has coordinated funding relationships totaling more than $10

Class 101 makes college more accessible for students nationwide through its 101 Scholarship Program.

Unleashed Brands, a company that acquires and grows youth enrichment franchises, plans to hire additional staff and invest in its sales and e-commerce systems.

Urban Air Adventure Park is opening a new location in Burbank, Illinois, with a lease agreement signed to bring a new park location and next-level entertainment.

Chad and Tiffany Mussmon, longtime franchisees of The Little Gym, have signed a new franchise agreement for three territories of Snapology.

Unleashed Brands expands its leadership team with a new role of Chief Development Officer, aimed at supporting franchisees with real estate and unit openings.

Premier Martial Arts is a franchise brand that specializes in teaching karate, krav maga, and kickboxing for children and adults, with a focus on empowering lives through martial arts.

Unleashed Brands appoints Eric Schechterman as Vice President of Franchise Finance to support franchisee development funding.

Adam and Charlee Ruben, established franchisees of Snapology, have acquired three existing and five new Premier Martial Arts locations, expanding their portfolio with Unleashed Brands.

Unleashed Brands' CIO, Chris Andrews, is recognized as one of the top-performing technology executives in the industry, receiving the Global Leadership Institute Award.

Prior to franchising, Kurt worked as a martial arts instructor and manager for various organizations, including the American Taekwondo Association.

Snapology franchisee Kayla Opperman expands her agreement to five new territories and signs a franchise agreement with college planning franchise Class 101.

With a 23 percent increase in 2022, the platform is approaching $1 billion in system-wide revenue.

Unleashed Brands, the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company, has announced a strategic partnership with Seidler Equity Partners to fund future company growth and child enrichment programs.
Premier Martial Arts was listed as No. 1 in the Children's Fitness Programs category and No. 140 overall in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

The Little Gym International has experienced record-breaking systemwide revenue and enrollment numbers since its acquisition by Unleashed Brands in 2022.

Snapology has made tremendous strides in STEAM educational enrichment opportunities, franchise offerings, and helping millions of kids develop foundational STEAM skills.

Gymnastics has numerous benefits for all children, including developing physical skills, cognitive development, and social and emotional intelligence.

Snapology has debuted its new Discovery Center 2.0 model with the opening of its first location in Amarillo, TX, featuring a nearly 2,500 square foot space owned by first-time franchise owners Bobby and Kenna Payne.