Unleashed Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2021. 220 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Water Wings Swim School has opened its first franchised location and aims to reach 100-150 locations nationwide over the next three to five years [[2026-09-10 Water Wings Swim School Opens First Franchised Location, Accelerating National G (66f877)]]. * Unleashed Brands ranked No. 4167 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the second consecutive year, with over 1,500 locations nationwide and surpassing $1 billion in systemwide revenue [[2026-08-12 Unleashed Brands Ranks No. 4167 on 2026 Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year (e8fb1e)]]. * Unleashed Brands reported a strong first half of 2026 with 73 franchise agreements across its seven brands, marking the fifth anniversary of the Unleashed Brands platform [[2026-07-28 Unleashed Brands Reports Strong First Half of 2026 with 73 Franchise Agreements (2dbccd)]]. * BrightStar Care signed more than 20 franchise agreements and opened 19 new locations in the first half of 2026, driven by rising demand for in-home care [[2026-07-31 BrightStar Care Heads into Second Half of 2026 with More Than 20 Signed Agreemen (771a6b)]]. * Josh Wall was appointed as the new CEO of BrightStar Care, succeeding Andy Ray, with a focus on expanding strategic healthcare partnerships and investing in innovation and technology [[2026-07-28 BrightStar Care Names Franchise Industry Veteran Josh Wall as CEO to Shape Compa (760a19)]]. * Unleashed Brands launched KidHub, a new family app designed to help parents manage their children's activities and track their growth beyond credentials [[2026-06-03 Unleashed Brands Launches Kidhub, a New App Helping Parents Track Their Child’s (a1c690)]]. * James Franks was appointed as the Chief Franchise Officer of Unleashed Brands, leveraging his 25-plus years of experience in franchise development to drive growth [[2026-06-11 Unleashed Brands Welcomes Back Franchise Development Veteran James Franks as Chi (588be7)]]. * Unleashed Brands Foundation donated $200,000 to Blood Cancer United in support of pediatric blood cancer patients and their families, as part of a five-year $1 million commitment [[2026-05-21 Unleashed Brands Foundation Donates $200,000 to Blood Cancer United in Support o (ca74ca)]]. Filed under Education & Childcare.
Unleashed Brands has appointed Scott Thompson as the new Brand President for Premier Martial Arts, a youth enrichment platform, with over two decades of franchise leadership experience.
Unleashed Brands hires Diane Sanford as Chief People Officer to drive talent strategy and employee engagement.
Prior to franchising, Kurt worked as a martial arts instructor and manager for various organizations, including the American Taekwondo Association.
Snapology is recognized as one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2023 by Entrepreneur magazine, ranking No. 107 in the US and Canada.
Esports has rapidly grown from a niche hobby to a booming industry in recent years, and the rise of esports franchises have come as a result.
Urban Air Adventure Park offers endless fun for kids of all ages, with over 315 parks open or in the pipeline, and ranked #1 in the Adventure Park/Entertainment category on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500.
Snapology franchisee Kayla Opperman expands her agreement to five new territories and signs a franchise agreement with college planning franchise Class 101.
Urban Air Franchisee Brian Garcia has expanded his portfolio by signing franchise agreements with three new brands, making him the first quad-brand owner within the Unleashed Brands platform.
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.
Entrepreneurial duo Eric Alstrin and Nicole Stiles signed a new franchise agreement with The Little Gym International to bring two new gym locations to Katy West and Cedar Park, Texas within the year.
Urban Air Adventure Park comes to Charleston, SC, with a new location and next-level entertainment for all ages.
Service brands continue to expand in early 2023, with various companies opening new locations across the U.S. in all sectors.
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.
Premier Martial Arts ranked as the No. 1 children’s fitness franchise in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500, highlighting its growth and success in the industry.
Urban Air Adventure Park has been ranked No. 1 in the Adventure Parks/Entertainment Centers category for the fifth consecutive year.
Successful franchising couple adds three The Little Gym locations in the Tampa market, expanding their business and diversifying their franchise portfolio.
Unleashed Brands companies secure top rankings in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, including Urban Air, Premier Martial Arts, Snapology, and The Little Gym.
The Little Gym signs franchise agreement for three Tampa locations
The Little Gym signs a new franchise agreement with longtime customers Jenny and Brandon Conard to open a gym in Maple Grove, MN.
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Urban Air Adventure Park franchisee Cody Herndon has signed a three-unit development agreement with The Little Gym, expanding his portfolio.
Unleashed Brands' franchisee signs 3-unit deal with The Little Gym.
The Little Gym franchisee expands her portfolio with a third brand, becoming the first tri-brand owner in the Unleashed Brands platform.