Growing Franchise Opportunities with a Meaningful Mission

About Tumbles Kids' Gym and STEAM Franchise

Tumbles is a growing kids’ gym and STEAM franchise based on developmental milestones and designed to fight childhood obesity. Our gym and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) programs feature regular classes, independent play, parties, camps and special events that help kids get active, take safe and measured risks, explore independently, and interact with their peers in a fun, safe and clean environment. Tumbles’ mission is both simple and ambitious: Shaping the minds and bodies of the future.

9
Worldwide Locations…
and Counting
Unique
Business
Model
Combining Gym and
STEAM Classes
60+
Years of Combined Small
Business Experience

Our Story

Find out how the idea for Tumbles came to life and discover where our kids’ gym and STEAM franchise is headed.

Read Our Story

Our Team

Our dedicated team has 60+ years of combined business expertise and 30+ years of combined experience as Tumbles franchisees. While our team comes from varied backgrounds, we share a common passion for enriching children’s lives and helping owners build a profitable franchise business. 

Meet the Tumbles Family
Manish Vakil CEO Tumbles

Manish Vakil

Founder + CEO
Joe Flanders, Tumbles COO

Joe Flanders

Chief Operations Officer

Alex Popovic

Chief Digital​/Technology​ Officer

Karen Kegerreis

Chief Training and Curriculum Officer

Srdjan Spasojevic

Head of Business Development
and Operations, Europe

Take a Walk Into Tumbles

Step inside a Tumbles location to see how we’re shaping the minds and bodies of the future in a fun, clean and supportive environment.

Meehan Family Tumbles testimonial

Michelle & Brendan | New Jersey

“I love it because it allows me to have the flexibility with my family. I have two kids and I can bring them to work with me if I want to. As an owner of the business I can plan my schedule around my family schedule.”
Nainsi Sheth and Vandana Pandey Tumbles testimonial

Nancy & Vini | New Jersey

“Tumbles has built a solid network for owners to collaborate and share ideas, while assisting with training, marketing and hiring as we continue to grow our business.”
Derek Hargis and Camino Villanueva Testimonial

Derek & Camino | Texas

"Education and physical development have been an important foundation of our lives since our own childhood. Tumbles not only promotes these goals, but does so in a fun manner that holds children's attention."
Thompson Family Tumbles testimonial

Brody & Katie | Louisiana

"When we came across Tumbles, we loved that Tumbles offers weekly classes and seasonal camps for both gym and STEAM classes. The idea of a place where kids can grow both physically AND mentally was just what we wanted."

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