Ninja Nation Awards Franchise Deal in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville Area

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida - Ninja Nation, a leading provider of world-class obstacle course arenas and experiences, is excited to announce its newest franchise location in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville, Florida area. The franchisees, Kevin and Emily Lord, are set to launch a Ninja Nation Mobile course in March, with plans to open a brick-and-mortar Arena shortly thereafter. This expansion marks Ninja Nation's first foray into the dynamic Florida market.

With five arenas and seven mobile courses already operating successfully in Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, and California, and an additional 15 arenas in development, Ninja Nation is on a mission to introduce its unique fitness entertainment concept to new markets across the nation.

Kevin and Emily Lord, both enthusiastic about the sport of Ninja and melding family entertainment with an incredible indoor play space. Their journey with Ninja Nation began as customers at the Ninja Nation location in Centennial, Colorado as well as being fans of the sport, and now they are excited to bring it to their local community.

"Ninja Nation's incredible franchise model makes owning a Ninja facility possible for us," said Kevin Lord. "We believe in the transformative power of the sport of Ninja and its ability to engage and entertain kids and families, and we are thrilled to be bringing it to the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area."

The Lords have ambitious plans to develop a thriving local Ninja and active sports community at Ninja Nation, including hosting birthday parties, camps, classes, and open gym, all aimed at fostering camaraderie and a growth mindset among participants.

"We are excited to bring the sport of Ninja to St. Augustine and Jacksonville and develop a supportive and engaged Ninja community in our area," said Emily Lord. "Ninja Nation aligns perfectly with our values of promoting health and fitness while making a positive impact in our community."

Ninja Nation's mission is to create over 1 million heroes by providing a fun, safe, and engaging space where everyone can find the "hero" within themselves. The brand focuses on core values of engagement, encouragement, and energy, using its state-of-the-art obstacle course arenas to improve physical health, promote an active lifestyle, and build confidence among kids.

"We are thrilled to be expanding into Florida, and we believe Kevin and Emily are the perfect partners to help us lead the way in this new market," said Wayne Cavanaugh, founder of Ninja Nation. "We look forward to integrating into the community and sharing Ninja Nation's innovative approach to youth fitness, fun, and entertainment."

About Ninja Nation

Founded in 2017, Ninja Nation is the leading provider of world-class, state-of-the-art obstacle course arenas nationwide, focusing on encouragement and building confidence in today's youth and families. The brand's mission is to provide a fun, safe, and engaging space where everyone can be a hero. Today, there are seven brick-and-mortar Arenas, and eight mobile courses open and operating in Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, California, Tennessee, Washington state, and Arizona, with eighteen brick-and-mortar arenas in development in the Nashville area, Houston, Austin, Phoenix, Spokane, and Youngstown, OH areas. For more information, visit www.ninjanation.com.