Awards & Accolades
Dallas 100
For 35 years, the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business and the Dallas 100™ sponsors have celebrated area entrepreneurs’ innovative spirit, determination, and business savvy.
Unleashed Brands, the world's premier youth enrichment platform company, has been selected as the No. 10 winner in the 2025 Dallas 100™ Entrepreneur Awards. This marks the company's debut on the prestigious list, which recognizes area entrepreneurs' innovative spirit, determination, creativity and resolve it takes to create and sustain a successful business in today's hyper-competitive environment.
Inc. 5000
In 2025, Unleashed Brands earned a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, debuting at No. 2626 among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This recognition highlights the company’s remarkable growth from a single brand, Urban Air Adventure Parks, to a youth enrichment platform encompassing eight trusted brands and more than 1,350 locations nationwide. The award reflects the dedication of Unleashed Brands’ franchisees, home office team, and the millions of families they serve each year through fun, meaningful, and transformative experiences for kids.
40 Under 40
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Region
Urban Air CEO and Founder selected alongside rising stars in the North Texas business community
Urban Air Adventure Park, the world’s preeminent indoor adventure park, today announced Chief Executive Officer and Founder Michael Browning has been named a 2021 “40 Under 40” rising star by the Dallas Business Journal. Browning is recognized among other rising stars in industries such as retail, nonprofits, health care, real estate, construction, legal, finance, transportation, technology, manufacturing, esports, marketing, logistics, and design.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Region
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Region
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Region
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy
Entrepreneur of Excellence
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Region
20 exceptional franchise leaders of 2021
Michael O. Browning, CEO and Co-Founder of Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Parks was named a 2017 Entrepreneur of Excellence Award Winner.
Michael O. Browning from Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Parks was the winner in the Retail Services category. Michael O. Browning, CEO and Co-Founder of Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Parks was named a 2017 Entrepreneur of Excellence Award Winner. FW Inc., Greater Fort Worth’s Premier Business Magazine,
20 exceptional franchise leaders of 2021
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Region
20 exceptional franchise leaders of 2021
This year has been one marked by multiple franchise acquisitions and mergers. One of the best examples of this is Unleashed Brands: the parent company of Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology, and Little Gym, which was founded by Michael Browning in July. With a goal to help kids “Learn. Play. Grow.”, Unleashed Brands is looking to aggregate the “highly fragmented $30bn industry” of children’s enrichment.
The latest development to come from Unleashed Brands is the appointment of Nancy Bigley as president and CEO of Little Gym; bringing with her years of franchise development knowledge and experience. After building firm foundations this year, we could see a lot more from Michael’s Unleashed Brands in 2022.
Young Professional of the Year
The IAAPA Young Professional of the Year Award honors members who demonstrate a dedication to the attractions industry, while continually developing their knowledge and experience. ... A young professional is defined as an individual younger than 35 years who is employed full time by an IAAPA member company.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Finalist
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy
Goldent Ticket Award: Industry Leader - FEC
Goldent Ticket Award: Industry Leader - FEC
The prestigious honors have been the most sought-after awards in the world of amusements and themed entertainment. Awarded Urban Air Adventure Parks for efforts that efficiently guided the company into the right decisions regarding guests, facility operators and team members. Customer service was elevated, and money management programs guided team members through temporary financial setbacks.
Top 100 Franchise Influencers 2023 List
Top 100 Franchise Influencers 2023 List
Goldent Ticket Award: Industry Leader - FEC
SeoSamba's Top 100 Global Influencers in Franchising list includes the most influential characters in the franchise world, whose voices count more than most across various channels from traditional to social media.