Urban Air

New 70,000 Square Foot Urban Air Adventure Park Celebrates Grand Opening in North Huntingdon, PA

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The facility, the fourth and largest developed by Mr. John Wambold, features over 70,000 square feet of adventure attractions.

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  • The facility, the fourth and largest developed by Mr. John Wambold, features over 70,000 square feet of adventure attractions.
  • The Grand Opening celebration is scheduled for March 2, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM, and is open to the public.
  • Urban Air North Huntingdon is located just 30 minutes outside of Downtown Pittsburgh at 900 Mills Drive in Irwin, Pennsylvania.
  • Urban Air North Huntingdon also offers customizable events such as birthday party packages, school field trips, fundraising nights, company picnics and holiday parties.

Three Unleashed Brands Companies Earn Coveted Spots on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Ranking

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unleashed Brands, the world's first youth enrichment franchise platform, has three of its brands Urban Air Adventure Park, The Little Gym and Snapology, ranked in the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unleashed Brands , the world's first youth enrichment franchise platform, has three of its brands Urban Air Adventure Park , The Little Gym and Snapology , ranked in the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur 's Franchise 500® , the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
  • Unleashed Brands' large presence on the ranking is a testament to its impact in the franchise industry.
  • "Seeing three of our brands on this list is a testament to the strength of these franchise opportunities," said Josh Wall, Chief Growth Officer of Unleashed Brands.
  • In 2023, Unleashed Brands signed 208 new franchise agreements and opened more than 100 new units nationwide.

Unleashed Brands Fortifies Development Capabilities with Three Strategic New Hires

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Monday, December 18, 2023

DALLAS, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unleashed Brands, the world's first youth enrichment franchise platform, has hired three retail industry experts to serve in new leadership roles on the development team. The strategic hires are a testament to Unleashed Brands' commitment to bringing on in-house subject matter experts for all phases of the development process to help franchisees.

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  • The strategic hires are a testament to Unleashed Brands' commitment to bringing on in-house subject matter experts for all phases of the development process to help franchisees.
  • His tenure at distinguished companies like Starbucks and YUM Brands highlights his prowess in driving innovative design and engineering strategies, now leading Unleashed Brands' Store Development team.
  • As Head of Attractions focused on Urban Air, his expertise will enhance park experiences within Unleashed Brands' portfolio.
  • "We've strategically brought on board subject matter experts for all phases of the development process," said Ryan Slemons, Chief Development Officer for Unleashed Brands.

Urban Air Adventure Park Coming Soon to North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world, recently signed an agreement with franchisee Urban Air Westmoreland LLC., owned and managed by John Wambold, to bring the Urban Air experience to North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

Key Points: 
  • Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world, recently signed an agreement with franchisee Urban Air Westmoreland LLC., owned and managed by John Wambold, to bring the Urban Air experience to North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
  • Located at 900 Mills Drive, Urban Air North Huntingdon-Irwin is officially expected to open in late December 2023.
  • "Urban Air, the #1 indoor adventure park in the country, is a premiere destination for families to have fun and make lasting memories together," says John Wambold, owner of Urban Air North Huntingdon-Irwin, Urban Air Cranberry, and Urban Air North Fayette in Pennsylvania, and Urban Air Crystal Run in New York.
  • With approximately 70,000 square feet of space, Urban Air North Huntingdon-Irwin will be one of the largest in the Country.

Unleashed Brands Honors Franchisees at Annual Conference

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unleashed Brands, the world's first youth enrichment franchise platform, recently recognized the achievements of more than two dozen franchisees across category-leading brands Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts at the company's annual franchisee conference in Hollywood, CA.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unleashed Brands , the world's first youth enrichment franchise platform, recently recognized the achievements of more than two dozen franchisees across category-leading brands Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology , The Little Gym , XP League , Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts at the company's annual franchisee conference in Hollywood, CA.
  • The event connected franchisees from across the brands with more than 1,000 people in attendance.
  • The conference was centered on team building and workshops aimed to inspire and help franchisees grow their businesses.
  • The conference also marked the official debut of the Unleashed Brands Foundation , the charitable arm of Unleashed Brands committed to empowering at-risk youth and providing resources needed to successfully transition to adulthood through education, financial support and in-person volunteerism efforts.

Urban Air Adventure Park Expands with Seasoned Entrepreneur's Acquisition and Development in Texas and Tennessee

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the world's leading indoor adventure park operator and part of the youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, has announced the latest addition to its growing family of franchisees, Pat Curry, of Waco, Texas. With an extensive background in franchising and investment, Curry has acquired two existing Urban Air locations in Amarillo, Texas, and Knoxville, Tennessee, and has secured franchise agreements for future development in Lubbock and Abilene, Texas, signaling significant expansion for the brand across these markets.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park , the world's leading indoor adventure park operator and part of the youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, has announced the latest addition to its growing family of franchisees, Pat Curry, of Waco, Texas.
  • With an extensive background in franchising and investment, Curry has acquired two existing Urban Air locations in Amarillo, Texas, and Knoxville, Tennessee, and has secured franchise agreements for future development in Lubbock and Abilene, Texas, signaling significant expansion for the brand across these markets.
  • Urban Air has garnered attention from seasoned, multi-unit entrepreneurs like Curry, seeking diversification opportunities while making a positive impact on children.
  • To learn more about Urban Air and its franchising opportunities, visit https://urbanairfranchise.com/ .

Urban Air Adventure Park to Debut in Ann Arbor with Seasoned Multi-Unit Franchisees

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the world's leading indoor adventure park operator and part of the youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, has signed a franchise agreement with Samir and Roshan Patel, cousins who grew up in the franchise business and currently own multiple successful franchised preschool locations across the country. The deal marks the debut of Urban Air in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • The deal marks the debut of Urban Air in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • "The Urban Air opportunity aligns with our passion for creating safe and enriching spaces for kids.
  • We like the strong unit-level economics Urban Air has coupled with the stability the Unleashed Brands' platform brings to the table.
  • Since the brand is a market leader within family entertainment, we are excited to debut the concept in Ann Arbor."

Urban Air Adventure Park Franchise to Debut in Los Angeles Market with Local Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DALLAS, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, will debut the next-level family entertainment brand in the Los Angeles market by 2024. Through a new franchise deal with two local dads who each run successful logistics companies, three Urban Air parks will be developed in Southern California over the next several years.

Key Points: 
  • Through a new franchise deal with two local dads who each run successful logistics companies, three Urban Air parks will be developed in Southern California over the next several years.
  • Feldman and Silverstein see immense opportunity for the Urban Air brand in the greater Los Angeles market and believe it's the perfect fit to diversify their business portfolios.
  • 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, Battle Beams, laser tag, dodgeball courts, electric Go-Karting, obstacle courses and more.
  • To learn more about Urban Air and its franchising opportunities, visit www.urbanairfranchise.com .

CLASS 101 MAKES COLLEGE MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR STUDENTS NATIONWIDE, HELPING THOUSANDS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS TO OFFSET COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Class 101, the nation's largest college planning service and part of the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company Unleashed Brands, today announced the winners of its 101 Scholarship Program, along with giving away $101,000 in free Class 101 planning services for high schoolers nationwide. Class 101 and its franchisees are collectively awarding more than $25,000 in scholarships to deserving recipients across the country. 

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  • Class 101 and its franchisees are collectively awarding more than $25,000 in scholarships to deserving recipients across the country.
  • For years, Class 101 has sponsored its 101 Scholarship Program, serving students nationwide the opportunity to receive funding to help offset the growing cost of college education.
  • Students in grades 9-12, submitted a short video or essay on their achievements and highlighted what they've done in their communities.
  • In its more than 25 years of business, Class 101 has helped 9,960 high school students earn $1,117,613,877 in merit scholarships, with some students earning over $1,000,000 in total scholarships.

Urban Air Adventure Park Ranked No. 44 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Inaugural List of Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

DALLAS, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park , the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, has been recognized in Entrepreneur's first-ever ranking of the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park , the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, has been recognized in Entrepreneur's first-ever ranking of the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners.
  • Urban Air Adventure Park is ranked No.
  • "We are honored to receive this recognition from Entrepreneur as part of their inaugural ranking of top franchise brands for multi-unit ownership," said Jay Thomas, Brand President of Urban Air.
  • To view Urban Air Adventure Park in the 2023 Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list, pick up the July/August issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands July 18 or find the list online at https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises .