$BLLB Bell Buckle's JUMP START SPORTS Announces OHIO Territory Expansion
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Naples, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - March 30, 2023) - Bell Buckle Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: BLLB) subsidiary Jump Start Sports announces it has successfully completed the sale of its 4th and 5th franchise territories. The most recent deal expands Jump Start's Ohio presence and includes Lorain, Huron and Erie and Sandusky counties, as well as areas west toward Toledo.
The new franchisee is Zack Kantouros. Zack has been a prominent presence in the youth sports scene for over 15 years and is fondly known as Coach K. Coach K began his coaching career in Lorain County as a high school basketball Assistant Coach. He's also served as a Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach and Assistant Men's College Basketball Coach. Coach K has overseen and developed numerous youth sports programs throughout his coaching career and has also worked in the field of education for over 15 years, including the last 12 as a school administrator (Assistant Superintendent and Principal).
Most importantly, Coach K has a beautiful family that includes his seven year old son, Giorgio, and his five year old daughter, Eleni. "My kids, my family, and I could not be more excited to join the Jump Start Sports family! I've been looking for an opportunity like this and cannot think of a more rewarding way to positively impact the community and play a meaningful role in the lives of young athletes than becoming part of Jump Start Sports," said Coach K.
Rick Hart, Jump Start Sports, CEO: "We are thrilled to welcome Zack Kantouros, our new, young franchisee to the team. His passion and enthusiasm for youth sports aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are confident he and the team he assembles will make a positive impact in the communities they serve while representing our brand with integrity and excellence. And this expansion of our footprint in Ohio expedites opportunities for Jump Start Sports to offer a wider range of camps and programs to our customers everywhere."
The new Jump Start Sports franchise will begin offering registration for camps and programs immediately.
Franchising
Jump Start Sports plans to sell more than 15 franchises in the next year, with a target of over 100 units sold and operational by the end of the third year. It has partnered with iFranchise, a leading franchise consulting business, and Quarles & Brady, a preeminent franchise law firm, to assist in its growth plans. According to its FDD, a Jump Start Sports franchise costs $35,000 per territory, with an initial investment of $60,000 - $75,000 required by a franchisee.
https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/160553
Naples, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - March 30, 2023) - Bell Buckle Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: BLLB) subsidiary Jump Start Sports announces it has successfully completed the sale of its 4th and 5th franchise territories. The most recent deal expands Jump Start's Ohio presence and includes Lorain, Huron and Erie and Sandusky counties, as well as areas west toward Toledo.
The new franchisee is Zack Kantouros. Zack has been a prominent presence in the youth sports scene for over 15 years and is fondly known as Coach K. Coach K began his coaching career in Lorain County as a high school basketball Assistant Coach. He's also served as a Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach and Assistant Men's College Basketball Coach. Coach K has overseen and developed numerous youth sports programs throughout his coaching career and has also worked in the field of education for over 15 years, including the last 12 as a school administrator (Assistant Superintendent and Principal).
Most importantly, Coach K has a beautiful family that includes his seven year old son, Giorgio, and his five year old daughter, Eleni. "My kids, my family, and I could not be more excited to join the Jump Start Sports family! I've been looking for an opportunity like this and cannot think of a more rewarding way to positively impact the community and play a meaningful role in the lives of young athletes than becoming part of Jump Start Sports," said Coach K.
Rick Hart, Jump Start Sports, CEO: "We are thrilled to welcome Zack Kantouros, our new, young franchisee to the team. His passion and enthusiasm for youth sports aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are confident he and the team he assembles will make a positive impact in the communities they serve while representing our brand with integrity and excellence. And this expansion of our footprint in Ohio expedites opportunities for Jump Start Sports to offer a wider range of camps and programs to our customers everywhere."
The new Jump Start Sports franchise will begin offering registration for camps and programs immediately.
Franchising
Jump Start Sports plans to sell more than 15 franchises in the next year, with a target of over 100 units sold and operational by the end of the third year. It has partnered with iFranchise, a leading franchise consulting business, and Quarles & Brady, a preeminent franchise law firm, to assist in its growth plans. According to its FDD, a Jump Start Sports franchise costs $35,000 per territory, with an initial investment of $60,000 - $75,000 required by a franchisee.
