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About JumpBunch
JumpBunch announces the opening of its Western Regional OfficeAnnapolis, MD (November 1, 2008) - JumpBunch opened western regional offices in Washington, Utah. This, along with its main offices in Annapolis, Maryland, evens out the corporate presence to be all-inclusive for the USA market. The address for the western regional offices is 865 W 1660 N., Washington, UT 84780. About JumpBunch
JumpBunch Announces New Orleans as the Location for its 5th Annual Conference
"We wanted to find a family friendly location that offers an ideal setting for the JumpBunch conference. Plus we're happy to help out the New Orleans economy after it's severe blow from Hurricane Katrina. The Maison Dupuy Hotel provides the classic New Orleans experience." About JumpBunch
Jumpbunch Awards Its 30th FranchiseAnnapolis, MD (October 14, 2008) - JumpBunch reached another milestone with the opening of its 30th franchise, Jilaine Anderson of Columbus, Ohio. Jilaine brings a wealth of experience to JumpBunch, having worked in children's recreational programming for 20 years at The Ohio State University. About JumpBunch
JumpBunch Names 2008 Franchisee of the Year at Fourth Annual Conference in Scottsdale
Annapolis, MD (June 22, 2008) - JumpBunch is proud to announce partners Lisa Jones and Christy Dugan of central Maryland as winners of the prestigious 2008 MVP Franchisee of the Year. They were presented their awards at JumpBunch's fourth annual conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 20-22. Beginning their JumpBunch careers in 2004, Christy and Lisa have enthusiastically demonstrated exceptional ability to further the cause of children's sports and fitness, and to promote the JumpBunch brand in general. They are lifelong residents of Maryland, and have backgrounds in corporate America and IT. About JumpBunch
JumpBunch Repeats Awards for 2008 With Both Franchise 50 and Franchise 500Annapolis, MD (March 1, 2008) - JumpBunch is honored to be named on these prestigious lists for three years in a row. "We strive for consistent quality growth each year", said JumpBunch founder Tom Bunchman. "Staying on these acclaimed lists confirms our commitment to both an excellent franchise concept and happy franchise owners"
About JumpBunch
2008 Annual JumpBunch Conference to be Held in Scottsdale, Arizona
Each year the annual conference has been invaluable in helping franchise owners grow their businesses in a quality way. Topics and speakers will cover all aspects of growing JumpBunch businesses, including customer service, curriculum development, business training, and operations, just to name a few. About JumpBunch
JumpBunch's First Franchise Owner Renews
Annapolis, MD (September 29, 2007) - JumpBunch, Inc., a provider of sports and fitness programs for young children, is proud to announce the contract renewal of Regina McKenna of California, MD. Regina began her JumpBunch franchise on September 29, 2002, and her original franchise agreement was for five years. In 2005, Regina was named MVP, JumpBunch's top business award. Her territory is mostly rural, encompassing Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert Counties in southern Maryland. In an email to the JumpBunch corporate offices, Regina exclaimed, "This has been one of the best decisions that I ever made. I can't imagine doing anything else!" Her love of children, enthusiasm and work ethic are exemplary. About JumpBunch
JumpBunch's Third Annual Conference a Success
Activities included roundtable discussions on a variety of business topics, including marketing strategies, children's fitness certification, and staffing. Presenters included yoga instructor Gretchen Serinis and representatives from EmbroidMe and Franchise Payment Networks. Kavitha Bhat-Schelbert, M.D., of Georgetown University Medical Center, gave a presentation on childhood obesity and discussed an upcoming research project involving JumpBunch. Franchise owners and their families were treated to a Maryland style crab feast on the South River in Riva, Maryland. Houston, Texas franchise owner Cindy Abreu was named MVP, JumpBunch's top business award, for the second year in a row. Runner-up was the team of Christy Dugan and Lisa Jones, owners of the Elkridge, Maryland franchise. First runner-up was the team of Mary McDonald and Christine Collett, who own the Pasadena, California franchise. Rookie of the Year honors went to Susan Goldberg, owner of the Bethesda, Maryland franchise. About JumpBunch
JumpBunch Launches 25th Franchise in Raleigh, N.C.Annapolis, MD (May 22, 2007) - JumpBunch Inc., a provider of sports and fitness programs for young children, has launched its 25th franchise in Raleigh, NC, under owners Tim and Christine Chittenden. This franchise covers south Raleigh and its southwestern suburbs. Raleigh is part of North Carolina's Research Triangle, and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. "With over 6 percent of Raleigh's population under five years old, and another 20 percent under 18, Raleigh seemed like a great location for our 25th franchise," said JumpBunch founder Tom Bunchman. "We think this location will do very well, and that its continuing rapid growth will mean great success for the franchise." Bunchman launched his JumpBunch concept in 1997 and began its franchise network in 2002. Tom and his team have been able to carefully select and train local owners, such as the Chittendens, who share the commitment and passion required to grow a business that makes a real positive impact on childhood development. About JumpBunch
JumpBunch Hires The Cyphers Agency
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Park City, UT (June 28, 2010) -
JumpBunch is very pleased to announce Brian and Debbie Himes of Indianapolis as the JumpBunch 2010 Franchisee of the Year! This award is presented each year at the JumpBunch annual conference, which was in Park City, Utah this year. Brian and Debbie, both CPA's, began their careers with JumpBunch in 2003. Debbie was first to quit her job, followed shortly by Brian. Both are now full-time JumpBunch franchisees, and doing very well! Thomas Bunchman, President and CEO, said, Debbie and Brian represent the finest in JumpBunch character and integrity. We are indeed privileged to have them as an integral part of the JumpBunch team. Congratulations Brian and Debbie!"
Annapolis, MD (June 26, 2010) - JumpBunch announced an improved and innovative program specifically for School-Age children called Club JumpBunch. This enhancement builds upon already strong curriculum for this 6-12 year-old age group. Club JumpBunch will be offered in private schools, daycares, parks and rec departments, apartment complexes, preschools, plus anywhere there is a collection of children. Club JumpBunch was announced at the 2010 annual JumpBunch conference in Park City, Utah. Thomas Bunchman, President and CEO, said, "Club JumpBunch is an awesome improvement to our current school-age lineup. We liked it so much we decided to brand it and give it its own identity - Club JumpBunch!. We're certain school-age children all around the world will love and benefit from this top-notch group of sports and activities."
Annapolis, MD (May 28, 2010) - JumpBunch awarded its first International Master Franchise in India to Dhana and Deepak Srinivas of Bangalore. They will begin by developing Bangalore, with planned quick expansion into all of India. Dhana and Deepak trained for five days at the JumpBunch home office in Annapolis, Maryland. Corporate JumpBunch CEO Thomas Bunchman then spent two weeks in Bangalore assisting them in their start-up marketing and operational functions. The JumpBunch model is off to a quick start in India, with immediate wide acceptance. Thomas Bunchman, President and CEO, said "We are proud to have Dhana and Deepak as our first International Master Franchise. They are extraordinarily talented people with a passion for introducing sports skills to children across India. We expect this to be a springboard for further international Master Franchises across the globe." Please contact JumpBunch India at 91 984 520 5985, 
Annapolis, MD (March 17, 2010) - JumpBunch continues to soar in popularity with its recent inclusion in the Hot 100 franchise list. This honor is bestowed only upon the best franchises all over the U.S. and world. With this #7 ranking, JumpBunch rated better than many well-known other franchises such as ValPak, Planet Smoothie, and Maid Brigade. Thomas Bunchman, President and CEO, said "The awards and accolades confirm the relevancy of JumpBunch in the marketplace, and its popularity with kids, their parents, and JumpBunch Franchise Owners. We are proud to be included so high in this prestigious Hot 100 list."
Annapolis, MD (February 10, 2010) - This ranking was based on validation surveys done by JumpBunch franchise owners when compared with all franchises across the country. Additionally, JumpBunch ranked #13 in Franchise Business Reviews Franchise 50. All of these achievements illustrate a high level of overall satisfaction with the JumpBunch franchise system by JumpBunch owners. President and CEO Thomas Bunchman said, "We strive to be the best, and to provide for our franchise owners in as high a level as possible. This accomplishment means a lot. I am very gratified that JumpBunch owners continue to give us high rankings. We have the best franchise owners in the world."
Annapolis, MD (January 14, 2010) - JumpBunch announced their inclusion into the Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 for five straight years. This year the company had it's best ranking ever at #378. This prestigious honor is granted to only the top franchises in the U.S. President and CEO Thomas Bunchman said, "We continue to achieve ever higher levels in the franchise world. We are very pleased to accomplish this ranking, especially when we improved over last year".
Annapolis, MD (November 21, 2009) - JumpBunch was one of dozens of exhibitors at the National Association for the Education of Young Children National Conference and Expo in Washiington, DC on November 18 - 21, 2009. The NAEYC is dedicated to improving the well being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. Tom Bunchman, JumpBunch CEO, said: “As an enrichment program serving young children throughout America, JumpBunch is proud to exhibit in this expo. We share the same goals and values as the NAEYC, and are dedicated to helping young children develop their physical skills.”
Annapolis, MD (October 30, 2009) - JumpBunch will have their sixth annual conference at The Canyons resort in Park City, Utah on June 25 -27, 2010. This meeting of all JumpBunch Franchise Owners has proven to be a valuable learning experience each year for all JumpBunch owners. The selection of Park City was made because of its natural beauty and family-friendly environment. Tourin With the Taylors (see September 2, 2009 press release) will be there to perform a private show for the JumpBunch organization! Among many other topics and events, JumpBunch will present its MVP (Most Valuable Player) award to its top franchise.
Annapolis, MD (October 30, 2009) - JumpBunch announced a corporate sponsorship with the upcoming reality show “Tourin’ With the Taylors”, scheduled to debut in January 2010 on the WE TV Network. The Taylors are a blended family and bill themselves as “Think Brady Bunch, Meets the Partridge Family - Gone Country!!!”. 
Annapolis, MD (June 29, 2009) - JumpBunch is very happy to name Susan Goldberg of Bethesda, Maryland as it's fifth annual Franchisee of the Year, or MVP. Tom Bunchman, JumpBunch CEO, said: "Susan began her JumpBunch career three years ago and exemplifies excellence within the JumpBunch franchise system. Prior to JumpBunch Susan was a lobbyist with the Girl Scouts on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. She is passionate about combatting childhood obesity, and loves introducing sports and fitness to young children ages 15 months to 12 years. Susan has enthusiastically embraced the JumpBunch model and has excelled in every aspect of it".
Annapolis, MD (November 1, 2008) - JumpBunch will conduct its 5th annual conference at the Maison Dupuy Hotel in New Orlean's French Quarter. The dates have been set for June 26 - 28, 2009. These annual conferences have been a productive mix of business roundtables, guest speakers, break-out sessions and networking. Plus the locations of the annual conferences have been chosen to combine business with fun times. New Orlean's French Quarter fits the bill perfectly.
Annapolis, MD (February 12, 2008) - This year's annual conference will be held on June 20-22 at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort. This beautiful venue provides the perfect setting for JumpBunch's 4th Annual Conference.
Annapolis, MD (June 28, 2007) - JumpBunch, Inc., a provider of sports and fitness programs for young children, held its third annual conference June 22-24 at O'Callaghan Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. Most of the owners of JumpBunch's 25 franchises attended the weekend event. |
Annapolis, MD (January 12, 2007) - JumpBunch, a provider of sports and fitness programs for young children, has moved up in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 rankings, from No. 497 in 2006 to No. 403 for 2007. In addition, the company was ranked 32nd on the magazine’s list of Top New Franchises.
According to Entrepreneur, each franchisor, regardless of size, is subject to the same rigorous scrutiny. The most important factors include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. Financial data is audited by an independent CPA. It is an objective scoring system that ranks the top 500 from the thousands of franchise opportunities available.
JumpBunch’s upward mobility on the list is a testament not only to its steady growth but more importantly to its smart growth. Says founder Tom Bunchman, “We have ambitious plans for JumpBunch. But we are growing the business carefully and nurturing our franchise owners so they can establish themselves and experience their own growth. Their success is our success.”
Since 1980, Entrepreneur has published what is arguably the most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world. Only franchise companies that submit full Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars or Canadian disclosure documents and whose information is verified by Entrepreneur magazine are considered for the Franchise 500 rankings.
About JumpBunch
JumpBunch is a national franchise business that provides sports and fitness classes to complement existing community recreation, daycare, preschool and elementary school programs. JumpBunch is dedicated to promoting an active lifestyle for children by introducing sports in a fun, engaging way. Host schools and organizations sponsor JumpBunch because it builds coordination and confidence and adds much-needed physical exercise to the curriculum. For more information, visit www.jumpbunch.com.
About Franchise 50 Awards
The Franchise 50 Awards are an annual ranking of franchise companies by their level of franchisee satisfaction. The awards are based on the research results of Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that conducts thousands of independent surveys of franchisees each year. The awards recognize the Top 50 franchise companies with the highest levels of overall franchisee satisfaction, as well as Best in Category and Honorable Mention awards in 16 industry categories. For more information, visit www.franchise50.com.
Second Annual JumpBunch Conference in Orlando is Complete
Annapolis, MD (June 30, 2006) - JumpBunch just completed it's second annual conference in Orlando Florida. This informative 2-day conference included guest speakers, workshops, panels of the pros, and discussions regarding JumpBunch Franchise Owner's businesses across the USA. Cindy Abreu of Houston Texas was named Franchisee of the Year, or MVP. This year's conference was particularly family oriented, with company sponsored functions at Hard Rock Cafe and Universal Studios.
About JumpBunch
JumpBunch Inc. is a national franchise business that provides sports and fitness classes to complement existing community recreation, daycare, preschool and elementary school programs. JumpBunch is dedicated to promoting an active lifestyle for children by introducing sports in a fun, engaging way. Host schools and organizations sponsor JumpBunch because it builds coordination and confidence and adds much-needed physical exercise to the curriculum. For more information, visit www.jumpbunch.com.
JumpBunch Children's Fitness Named to Franchise Business Review's "FRANCHISE 50"
Annapolis, MD (March 13, 2006) – here's something to 'leap' about at JumpBunch Children’'s Fitness. Founder Tom Bunchman is proud to announce the company's recent appointment to the "Franchise 50," a ranking of the 50 highest-scoring recipients of the 2006 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards, recently announced by franchise validation service Franchise Business Review.
The Franchisee Satisfaction Awards were created to recognize franchise systems that encourage a high level of owner satisfaction. Franchisees were polled on their overall satisfaction with the JumpBunch system, as well as training and support, the franchisee/franchisor relationship, and the financial opportunity offered by JumpBunch. The company received "very good" or "excellent" ratings in every category, with 4.7 out of 5 total points awarded for "overall satisfaction." Out of nearly 250 participating organizations, JumpBunch ranked in the top 50 — designating the system as part of the elite "Franchise 50" group. In addition to the Franchise 50 honor, the company ranked number 16 on the list for franchisee satisfaction.
"The ‘Franchise 50’ is a great honor for the JumpBunch system,' said Bunchman. “As a former franchisee, it’s always been important to me to build a cohesive, supportive environment for our owners. This award reflects our efforts; we’re thrilled to have such an outstanding group of franchisees represent the JumpBunch brand.”
Awards for both the "Franchise 50," as well as "Best in Category," will be presented at the annual International Franchise Association Convention in Palm Springs, Calif., February 26-28, 2006.
About JumpBunch Sports and Fitness for Kids
Launched in 2002, JumpBunch is a national children's franchise dedicated to nurturing an active lifestyle through the fun of sports. Catering to children in preschool and grade school, JumpBunch enhances coordination while exposing students to a wide range of interests. Currently JumpBunch serves 17 school and daycare territories across the U.S., with plans to open an additional 100 locations by the end of 2010. For more information, please contact: Julie Mossler 847-945-1300 ext. 239, jmossler@fishmanpr.com.
JumpBunch Lands on Entrepreneur’s
“Franchise 500”
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Annapolis, MD (December 20, 2005) – Three-year-old franchisor, JumpBunch, announced that it made the cut to join Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious franchise 500 list. Since 1980, Entrepreneur has published what is arguably the most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world.
JumpBunch is a provider of sports and fitness programs for young children. JumpBunch’s unique approach is a home-based business that offers classes to existing daycare, preschool and elementary school age children. The result is a low-overhead business that taps into a built-in client base. Add the fact that child obesity and inactivity is of growing concern across America, and you have the recipe for a winning business formula.
According to Entrepreneur, each franchisor, regardless of size is subjected to the same rigorous scrutiny. The most important factors include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. Financial data is audited by an independent CPA. It is an objective scoring system that ranks the top 500 from the thousands of franchise opportunities available.
JumpBunch founder Tom Bunchman says, “This is an honor – our rapid growth over the last several years let me know we were on the right track, but this is a fantastic confirmation by a real pillar in the industry. And we are in great company – the top franchises in the country are on this list.”
A listing on the Franchise 500 can also be a helpful springboard for further success. Entrepreneur magazine and its web presence are popular resources for people researching all types of business opportunities. Entrepreneur prides itself in the objective ranking it provides in the Franchise 500, and welcomes entrepreneurs to take a closer look and judge for themselves if a business is indeed a good fit for individual interests, goals and resources.
About JumpBunch
JumpBunch is a home-based franchise business that provides sports and fitness classes to complement existing daycare, preschool and elementary school programs. JumpBunch’s mission is to introduce young children to sports in a fun, engaging way. It is well received by host schools and organizations because it builds coordination, confidence and adds welcome exercise to their weekly curriculum. JumpBunch also hosts birthday parties and offers free standing classes.
For franchise information or to find a JumpBunch location near you, contact JumpBunch at 1-866-826-5645 or info@jumpbunch.com
JumpBunch Holds First Annual Conference
Annapolis, MD (July 25, 2005) – JumpBunch, a franchisor that provides sports and fitness programs for kids, announced the successful completion of its first annual conference. Held July 11 and 12th in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Monte Carlo hotel, a JumpBunch spokesperson says over 75% of its franchise network was in attendance.
Dan Martin, president of IFX, an interactive agency that specializes in the franchise industry, was a key guest speaker, motivating franchisees with his “making technology fun” mantra and unveiling the new “Extranet” that will be available to JumpBunch franchisees by the fall.
According to founder, Tom Bunchman, “In addition to the programs we had planned, the interaction between franchisees was fantastic in itself. It was very rewarding to see everyone exchange ideas and approaches by talking to their colleagues from across the U.S.”
Two major programs that have emerged this year as major JumpBunch profit centers were barely on the radar screen when JumpBunch launched franchise sales in 2002. They include hosting birthday parties and offering before and after care programs for elementary school-age children. Several franchisees have developed these programs significantly already and share their successes and techniques with the full group.
JumpBunch’s first “Franchisee of the Year” award was presented to Tim and Regina McKenna of California, Maryland.
About JumpBunch
JumpBunch is a home-based franchise business that provides sports and fitness classes to complement existing daycare, preschool and elementary school programs. JumpBunch’s mission is to introduce young children to sports in a fun, engaging way. It is well received by host schools and organizations because it builds coordination, confidence and adds welcome exercise to their weekly curriculum. JumpBunch also hosts birthday parties and offers free standing classes.
For franchise information or to find a JumpBunch location near you, contact JumpBunch at 1-866-826-5645 or info@jumpbunch.com
