Franchise Figures

This month, we are thrilled to welcome 10 new franchisees into the YEB Family. Among these, i9 Sports has successfully signed 3 new franchisees and School of Rock has welcomed 5 new franchisees.  

In addition to welcoming our new franchisees, we are excited to announce the opening of 10 new locations across YEB's franchise brands during September.i9 Sports has opened 5 new territories, Streamline Brands has opened 1 new location, and School of Rock has launched 4 new schools. Together, these new outlets represent our commitment to providing local communities with world-class opportunities for youth enrichment through leagues, camps, classes, and schools.

Each of these new franchisees brings unique talents and passion to their respective brands, and we are excited to support them as they embark on this journey with us. Together, we look forward to the positive impact our world-class youth enrichment opportunities will have in local communities.

Portfolio-Wide Highlights

US Sports Camps

Striking Growth
This year to date, US Sports Camps (USSC) has welcomed over 170,000 kids to our camps, marking an impressive 17% growth compared to the previous year. This surge in attendance underscores the increasing demand for quality youth programs and USSC's commitment to providing enriching experiences for young athletes. These new additions reflect our dedication to meeting the diverse interests and skill levels of campers, ensuring that every child can develop their talents in a supportive and engaging environment.

Powerful Partnerships
‍In the first year of their partnership with USSC, KT Tape and Nintendo achieved impressive results by activating at over 100 locations. Through a series of engaging events and interactive activities, they successfully connected with more than 10,000 campers and coaches. These activations not only showcased the benefits of KT Tape for athletic performance and recovery but also allowed Nintendo to introduce its exciting gaming experiences to a new audience. These partnerships set a strong foundation for future initiatives, highlighting the commitment of both brands to support youth sports around the world.

i9 Sports

5 Million Lives Transformed
i9 Sports is celebrating a milestone of 5 million registrations in communities across the country. Families continue to appreciate that i9 Sports provides a youth sports experience unlike any other. By teaching the importance of good sportsmanship alongside sport-specific instruction, our young athletes learn skills such as teamwork and leadership that help them succeed in life off the field, too. “i9 Sports is unlike any other youth sports concept. We truly put kids first and prioritize learning life skills alongside athletic development,” says i9 Sports President Matt Kurowski. “We’re thrilled to have been able to bring this experience to millions of kids. This represents our impact in fostering a love for sports so kids can benefit from the personal development and life skills learned through the game.”

Recognition for Concept Profitability
i9 Sports was recently named one of the Most Profitable Franchises of 2024 by the Franchise Business Review, the only organization that ranks franchises based exclusively on genuine franchisee satisfaction and performance. To determine this year's Most Profitable Franchises, Franchise Business Review analyzed feedback from nearly 35,000 franchise owners across 365 brands. The evaluation focused on overall satisfaction, likelihood to recommend the brand, annual income of franchise owners, and minimum startup capital requirements. i9Sports® franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training & support, operations, franchisor and franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

Streamline Brands

A Million Safer Kids
This summer, Streamline Brands reached a significant milestone, delivering over1.1 million swim lessons, highlighting our commitment to water safety and skill development. Each lesson is more than just a number—it represents a commitment to safety, a boost in confidence, and a potentially life-saving skill. As we continue to expand our reach and impact, Streamline Brands remains dedicated to our mission of promoting water safety and swim skills. We are excited about the future and our ongoing initiatives to ensure that every child can become a confident, safe swimmer.

Expanding Footprint
This year, Streamline Brands has continued to expand our network, successfully selling nearly 20 new locations—comprising dedicated, hosted and several Area Development Agreements—and opening well over a dozen new locations. With plans to open an additional7 locations by year's end, we are maintaining a strong pace of expansion, reinforcing our mission to equip children with the skills they need to be safe and confident in the water.

School of Rock

Excellence in Growth and Innovation
School of Rock has been recognized as one of the Top Global Franchises for 2024 by Entrepreneur. The ranking highlights the top brands that are looking to grow their presence in countries and territories outside of the United States through franchising. School of Rock has experienced exceptional momentum in international growth in 2024, having awarded a Master Franchise agreement to Matias Puga-Hamilton, who will open 30 new School of Rock locations across the United Kingdom over the next 11 years, with the first set to open in London!
Additionally, School of Rock was identified by Franchise Business Review as one of 50 brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2024 report on the Most Innovative Franchises. School of Rock's concept is more potent than traditional music programs, combining private lessons powered by the patented School of Rock Method with weekly ensemble practices. The program serves children as young as four years old through grandparents who want to release their inner rock star. This core program, combined with camps, workshops, global touring opportunities, and other special events is helping us build the largest community of music creators in the world.

New Leadership
Stacey Ryan, School of Rock's long-time COO, has been promoted to Brand President. Stacey brings a wealth of experience in both education and youth programming. Her leadership of both franchised and company-owned operations helped propel School of Rock to record levels of franchisee, customer, and employee satisfaction. Under Stacey’s leadership, School of Rock will continue to expand its global footprint, curriculum differentiation, and franchisee engagement. “I am honored and humbled to step into this role and build upon the incredible work of the School of Rock community. Our mission to inspire and transform lives through music education is something I take great pride in, and I’m excited to collaborate with our talented franchisees and educators to expand our reach and positively impact even more students around the world,” said Ryan.