JW Tumbles Franchise News

Combined Entity Will Have 43 Locations Across The Globe Including New York, California, Singapore And Hong Kong

January 06, 2009 // Franchising.com // NEW YORK-- Kidville, Inc. (KVIL.OB), which operates upscale facilities catering to newborns through five year olds and their parents, has acquired the assets of JW TUMBLES, an international operator of children's gyms, via a wholly owned subsidiary. The combined entity will operate 43 locations across the globe including New York, California, Singapore and Hong Kong.

In addition to the existing Kidville "HUB and Spoke" strategy, where franchisees open a large 12,500 square ft. location and surround it with three smaller 2,850 square ft. Kidville Annex locations, approved franchisees will now be able to purchase stand-alone Kidville Annex locations, similar to that of current JW Tumbles locations...

JW Tumbles CEO Ash Robinson Purchases Company at Age 26: She Learned Early On What it Takes to Succeed

January 25, 2008 // Franchising.com // (San Diego, CA)---Twenty-six-year-old Ash Robinson, president and CEO of JW Tumbles, seems as though she was destined to lead the franchisor of children's fitness and learning centers.

Her grandfather, a successful antiques dealer, and his three sons – including Robinson's father, Mark – have become self-made millionaires in the facilities management, restaurant and real estate development industries, respectively.

"I think it's safe to say that the entrepreneurial gene runs in our family," said Ash.

On June 1, 2007, an investment group headed by Robinson purchased San Diego-based JW Tumbles, whose franchised gyms throughout the United States promote physical activity and fun in children ages four months to nine years old, while at the same time developing athletic skills and self-confidence in a non-competitive environment...