The Little Gym is #1 again!

It's time to toot our own horn again!  Entrepreneur Magazine has recently ranked The Little Gym No. 1 in the Children's Fitness category in their Top Franchises List, otherwise known as Franchise 500, for the 4th consecutive year.   (Is this because Marie and I have been owners of The Little Gym of Lake Oswego/Tualatin for 4 years now?)

We sent out a press release to the Portland media.  Let us know if you see it anywhere!!   If any of you have ties with local media, I'd be happy to send a copy of the release to you.  Here's a couple of quotes and paragraphs from the release:

"We are pleased to be recognized with our parent company as a leader in this category because it reinforces that parents are seeing the benefits of what we offer their children," said Ron Skoletsky of The Little Gym of Lake Oswego. "And, while Lake Oswego parents know The Little Gym as a great place for children, they should also know that our children's fitness and skill development concept is also receiving recognition on a national level."

The magazine also noted the overall strength of children-focused franchising, calling The Little Gym a leader in the growing children's services segment. According to Skoletsky, its programs are curriculum-based and make skill-building fun for students and parents alike. Individualized attention builds the students' confidence and lays the foundation for success in other arenas of life, Skoletsky added.


Paul Dickison of The Little Gym International says, "Just as each of The Little Gym locations takes pride in helping children soar, the company's franchise concept has allowed hundreds of entrepreneurs to satisfy their dreams of business ownership in their local towns. The company's core belief in structured curriculum for skill development has made The Little Gym a valued partner with parents who want to provide the best development opportunities for their children."

The Little Gym offers classes for children from four months of age to 12 years. Programs range from parent/child classes in early motor skill development to grade school gymnastics, sports skills development, karate, cheerleading and dance. These programs are built on a structured curriculum where kids progressively build skills, thus leading to enhanced self-confidence and socialization.