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hav your say: Ryan Debin | Chief Excitement Officer | Launch
Name of the Game:
Excitement
graduating from Boston College. He began his career in banking at Anglo Irish Bank and Lone Star Funds. Since 2012, Ryan has owned and operated multiple franchise companies. Ryan’s asset management company, Momentum Enterprises Inc., operates 18 businesses and employs more than 350 people. Momentum is currently the largest franchisee of Launch Entertainment Parks, with Massachusetts locations in Norwood, Framingham, Westborough, and Woburn.
It’s every child’s dream to make a career out of something ‘exciting’. For Ryan Debin, this is his reality. It’s quite literally in his job title — Chief Excitement Officer. Despite the fun this position insinuates, it requires hard work, unique insight, and a valuable skillset, all of which Ryan has earned through years of experience. An entrepreneur since 21, Ryan bought a share of a real estate leasing company after 36 Franchising MAGAZINE USA
Love For Launch Entertainment
franchising, as it creates the potential for a business model to thrive. “Owning a business is a grind and can be difficult, and it was especially so during COVID. However, at the end of the day, we’re doing good for the kids and their families. We’re bringing people together and creating jobs along with providing a service that gets people active,” says Ryan. “It gives me great honor to be a part of this community. I love putting smiles on people’s faces.”
Overcoming Challenges
Ryan was initially drawn to Launch’s innovative approach and ability to stay ahead of the curve as consumer demands inevitably shift. This is one of many aspects that differentiated the franchise from other family entertainment centers he was looking into. Ryan sees the same core values within Launch that he sees within himself, making him a firm believer in the franchise’s success.
Ryan’s ambition is second to none. He opened his first Launch in 2019, and like many other businesses, was forced to close for several months due to COVID-19. However, instead of slowing down, Launch did the opposite during the pandemic. This window of opportunity gave Ryan the time needed to undertake a $1.6 million renovation to his facility. This enhanced his location, making it bigger and better than ever.
Equipped with a go-big-or-go-home mentality, Ryan always pictured himself owning multiple businesses. Ryan favors
After the million-dollar renovations, this location is now in the top five performing locations in the entire franchise system.
