From Franchisor to Franchisee: How One Entrepreneur Turned Industry Experience into Ownership with 'The Little Gym'

BBlack Enterprise·By Nancy E Williams·October 30, 2026 Read on Black Enterprise ↗

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In April 2025, Tony Hickombottom and his wife, Kendele, opened The Little Gym franchise in Naperville, Illinois, bringing the development-focused children’s fitness brand, part of youth enrichment

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