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CONCORD, N.H.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usaninjachallenge.com/franchising/ninja-franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2026-franchise-500-2731366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">USA Ninja Challenge</a>, a leading youth fitness and recreation franchise, has been named to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2026-franchise-500-2731366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®</a> ranking, coming in at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/usa-ninja-challenge/336016?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2026-franchise-500-2731366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">No. 361</a> — up 61 spots from its 2025 ranking. This recognition solidifies its position as a rising destination for families and a high-demand opportunity for franchisees.The Franchise 500 is one of the world’s most competitive and comprehensive franchise rankings. It evaluates key factors surrounding costs and fees, size and growth, support, and brand strength. Then, through the evaluation of over 150 data points, the top franchise opportunities in the country are identified and ranked.“Our climb on the Franchise 500 ranking is a major milestone and further validation of the strength of the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/usa-ninja-challenge/info">USA Ninja Challenge</a> franchise opportunity,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/dale-grant-680a18126/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2026-franchise-500-2731366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dale Grant</a>, president of USA Ninja Challenge. “We’re building confidence in children through skill progression, and recognition on the leading franchise ranking signals that our industry and USA Ninja Challenge’s specialized approach are both valuable to kids and families and serve as high-growth opportunities for entrepreneurs.”USA Ninja Challenge has seen steady growth, driven by growing demand for concepts that combine physical fitness with confidence-building and fun. By combining the best aspects of gym and children’s enrichment models, USA Ninja Challenge offers strong unit economics, recurring revenue and broad family appeal.“We’ve been focused on healthy, sustainable growth by ensuring our franchisees have the operational support they need to succeed,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/riknight/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2026-franchise-500-2731366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Richard Knight</a>, CEO. “The notable jump in our ranking reflects our commitment to franchisee partnership and our ability to maintain the quality of our brand as we scale. We’re building a long runway for success as we continue to lead the way in youth ninja training.As USA Ninja Challenge continues its national growth, it remains a top choice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the youth fitness market with a brand that offers a strong support structure and truly innovative experience.<h3> ABOUT USA NINJA CHALLENGE:</h3>USA Ninja Challenge is the leading kid’s Ninja franchise, offering an exciting obstacle-based fitness experience for children across the United States. Since its founding over a decade ago, USA Ninja Challenge has grown into a trusted brand nearing 40 gyms and more in development. The franchise combines fun and fitness by teaching kids agility, balance, and problem-solving through a series of structured obstacle courses. Partnered with the USA Pentathlon Multisport Olympic Team, USA Ninja Challenge is raising awareness for Ninja's Olympic debut in 2028. With low initial investment, high margins, and rapid ROI, USA Ninja Challenge offers franchisees the opportunity to build profitable businesses while making a lasting impact on children's physical fitness and confidence. For more information on USA Ninja Challenge or to learn about franchise opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usaninjachallenge.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2026-franchise-500-2731366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.usaninjachallenge.com</a>.&nbsp;

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USA Ninja Challenge Ranked No. 361 on 2026 Franchise 500®

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The kid’s ninja gym climbed over 60 spots on the prestigious list after a year of steady expansion and growing franchise demand.

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CONCORD, N.H. —&nbsp;<a href="https://usaninjachallenge.com/franchising/ninja-franchising">USA Ninja Challenge</a>, the nation’s leading children’s ninja fitness franchise, is closing out 2025 with record momentum, marking a pivotal year of growth, franchise expansion and strategic investment that positions the brand for a “breakout” 2026.“Big picture, 2025 was really our breakthrough year in terms of organization and growth,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/usa-ninja-challenge/how-dale-grant-used-three-decades-of-gymnastics-expertise-to-build-usa-ninja-challenge-2728886">Dale Grant</a>, president of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/usa-ninja-challenge/info">USA Ninja Challenge</a>. “This is the year where we set the foundation for everything that 2026 is going to bring. We spent a lot of time strengthening our programs, our training and the support structures that allow our franchisees to thrive.”USA Ninja Challenge’s growth outpaced many other family- and fitness-focused franchise brands in 2025. The company will finish the year with 20 new unit sales and 11 new openings, bringing the system to 46 open locations nationwide.“We opened up California for the first time this year, and we now have four locations open there,” Grant said. “That milestone officially makes us a coast-to-coast brand.”Other key openings included Kansas City, Missouri — a move that Grant says will “start to open up more of the Midwest” — along with continued expansion across Texas and the Northeast.The brand also has six additional locations set to open in the first quarter of 2026, part of a strategic rollout that reflects stronger, more proactive territory planning thanks to new data tools and market insights.One of the most transformative stories of 2025 for USA Ninja Challenge was its investment in building out a robust, scalable corporate team. The brand added key leadership roles and expanded its operational infrastructure — moves designed to dramatically enhance franchisee support.“We took on some investment this year, which allowed us to create the staff we really needed,” Grant said. “In the last five months alone, we put a new COO in place, built our own in-house IT and software development team, expanded our site search and buildout department and just this week added a CMO with many years of franchise experience.”USA Ninja Challenge also expanded its training organization by adding a new team member specializing in Learning Management System (LMS) development and technical training.“Getting these people in place helps us stop wearing so many hats,” Grant said. “It allows us to provide better support to franchisees and brings more consistency to our overall growth rhythm.”In early 2026, the team will continue to strengthen with the addition of a new controller.To deepen franchisee capabilities, USA Ninja Challenge rolled out several new initiatives this year — most notably&nbsp;<a href="https://profitsoup.com/">ProfitSoup</a>, a financial training program designed for franchisees with little to no business background. “It’s based on helping franchisees understand their business better and truly understand their numbers,” Grant said. “It’s one of the most important tools we introduced this year.”The brand also launched its first franchise advisory council, composed of a blend of new and experienced owners, giving franchisees a stronger voice in operational decision-making. “We have a great group involved,” Grant said. “This level of collaboration is going to help us improve the business as a whole.”In October, USA Ninja Challenge celebrated these milestones with its first annual franchisee conference, drawing nearly half the system — including locations not yet open. “The turnout was fantastic,” Grant said. “We rolled out all of our new initiatives, invited key vendors and had incredible feedback from owners.”With its infrastructure strengthened and foundational work completed, USA Ninja Challenge enters 2026 with its sights set on major expansion.“We’re currently on track to install and open two locations per month,” Grant said. “We already have the first four months scheduled. Our goal is to open 24 locations next year and award between 30 and 35 new units.”The brand is also increasing its presence in youth athletics, particularly as the sport of ninja prepares for its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. “As an Olympic sport, Ninja is going to need a roadmap,” Grant said. “The level system in which we train athletes is going to have to be universalized — and we’re going to be part of shaping that future.”With youth fitness on the rise, enrollment surpassing 8,000 nationwide and the brand’s top athletes continuing to compete at elite events, USA Ninja Challenge is positioned to lead the category into a defining decade.“2025 was about building,” Grant said. “2026 will be about implementing. We now have the people, tools and structure to elevate this brand to an entirely new level.”To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/usa-ninja-challenge">https://1851franchise.com/usa-ninja-challenge</a>.About USA Ninja ChallengeNinja Challenge is the leading kids’ Ninja franchise, offering an exciting obstacle-based fitness experience for children across the United States. Since its founding nearly a decade ago, USA Ninja Challenge has grown into a trusted brand nearing 40 gyms and more in development. The franchise combines fun and fitness by teaching kids agility, balance, and problem-solving through a series of structured obstacle courses. As the only Ninja franchise partnered with the USA Pentathlon Multisport Olympic Team, USA Ninja Challenge is helping raise awareness for Ninja as an official sport, set to debut in the 2028 Olympics. With low initial investment, high margins, and rapid ROI, USA Ninja Challenge offers franchisees the opportunity to build profitable businesses while making a lasting impact on children's physical fitness and confidence. For more information on USA Ninja Challenge or to learn about franchise opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usaninjachallenge.com/franchising/ninja-franchising">www.usaninjachallenge.com/franchising/ninja-franchising</a>.

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<a href="https://www.usaninjachallenge.com/franchising/ninja-franchising">USA Ninja Challenge</a>, the nation’s leading children’s ninja fitness franchise, opened in Santa Maria, California, to bring its movement-based training to kids ages 4 to 17 through a structured, progression-focused obstacle course program. Located inside the Town Center mall in Santa Maria, the gym emphasizes confidence, coordination and screen-free physical activity in a supportive, non-competitive environment, reported&nbsp;<a href="https://www.noozhawk.com/kids-can-now-train-like-ninjas-in-santa-maria/">Noozhawk</a>.The gym officially opened Dec. 20 and is owned by longtime youth mentors&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/djibril-coulibaly-b939a8a9/">Djibril</a> and RaShawna Coulibaly. Drawing on years of coaching and teaching experience, the owners designed the space to help children develop foundational movement skills that are often overlooked in traditional sports. The result is a program that focuses on climbing, jumping, swinging and balance while encouraging kids to move at their own pace.<a href="https://1851franchise.com/usa-ninja-challenge">USA Ninja Challenge</a> uses a tiered program that lets kids move forward as they build skills on different obstacles. Children start at an entry level and advance after showing they can complete specific movements, such as climbing, swinging or jumping. Coaches track progress during class, and students earn different shirt colors as they move up. The structure gives kids a clear sense of progress while encouraging them to keep trying new challenges.Classes are one hour and follow a consistent structure that includes a warm-up and rotation through multiple obstacle stations. The gym maintains small class sizes and a low coach-to-student ratio to ensure safety and individualized instruction. Obstacles can be adjusted to meet different ability levels, allowing children of all backgrounds and skill sets to participate.Popular features include the warped wall, climbing stations and long jump challenges, all designed with padded flooring and safety in mind. The program also supports children who may feel intimidated by traditional team sports by offering an inclusive setting focused on personal growth rather than competition.In addition to weekly classes, the Santa Maria location offers birthday parties and special events, giving families multiple ways to engage with the program. Overall, USA Ninja Challenge Santa Maria provides a structured fitness experience that helps kids build strength, confidence and resilience through movement.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.noozhawk.com/kids-can-now-train-like-ninjas-in-santa-maria/">here</a>.&nbsp;To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/usa-ninja-challenge.">https://1851franchise.com/usa-ninja-challenge.</a>&nbsp;

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