USA Ninja Challenge

USA Ninja Challenge is the nation's leading children's obstacle course fitness franchise, headquartered in Concord, NH. Founded in 2015 by Richard Knight, the brand operates 46+ locations across 15+ states, offering progressive ninja training programs exclusively for kids and teens ages 2.5–17. Facilities combine standard gymnastics apparatus with specialized ninja equipment — cargo nets, traverse walls, slack lines, ropes, and ladders — across a structured six-level curriculum designed to build strength, flexibility, confidence, and self-esteem. Revenue streams include monthly tuition, annual registration, camps, birthday parties, competitive events through the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association (UNAA), and retail merchandise. As the only ninja franchise partnered with the USA Pentathlon Multisport Olympic Team, the brand is positioned for accelerated growth ahead of obstacle course racing's 2028 Olympic debut in Los Angeles. USA Ninja Challenge ranked No. 361 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 (up 61 spots year-over-year), awarded 20 new franchise units in 2025, and plans to reach 90+ open locations in 2026 with year-over-year growth exceeding 60%. PeerSense tracks 31 SBA loans across 9 states totaling $10.5M in lending volume, with an initial investment of $413K–$644K, a $60K franchise fee, and a 7.5% royalty rate.