
Unleashed Brands makes yet another acquisition
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Unleashed Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2021. 219 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.

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Unleashed Brands appoints Joe Luongo as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy, bringing over 30 years of experience in franchising and brand management.

Jamie Eslinger joins The Little Gym as senior vice president.

The Little Gym International appointed Jamie Eslinger as its new SVP of Marketing and Integration, bringing over 20 years of experience in product development and digital programs.

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Nancy Bigley receives the International Franchise Association’s Crystal Compass Award for her extraordinary leadership and contributions to the franchise community.
Unity Rd.'s Chief Franchise Officer presents at the International Franchise Association's 2022 Convention, discussing cannabis and franchising opportunities.

1851 Franchise has compiled a list of the top franchise industry influencers of 2022.

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Unleashed Brands acquires Premier Martial Arts, expanding its portfolio of family-focused brands.

Urban Air Adventure Park is expanding in California, with plans to open 30 new parks in the state over the next three years.

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Jayne Levy, VP of Communications at Unity Rd., presents at YoungConference, an event geared for the Millennial generation of franchise leaders.

Urban Air Adventure Park reports nearly $440 million in systemwide revenue in 2021, driven by 225,000 birthday parties and a strong franchisee network.

Snapology, part of Unleashed Brands, has signed 19 new franchise agreements since September, with 17 of these deals happening in the last quarter.

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Unleashed Brands expanded its leadership team with two new hires, Abby Fogel and Kristin Taylor, to support the company's rapid growth.

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Urban Air Adventure aims to open 50 new centers by 2022

Urban Air Adventure Park signs 25 new franchise agreements since May, representing 20 unique franchise groups and expanding the brand's reach across America.