Fueled By Passion, Innovation and Caring
The Jackrabbit Story
The Jackrabbit team is proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the youth activity center industry. Motivation, creativity, and vision have led Jackrabbit’s software solutions to rise above others in quality of software, customer support and speed of enhancement. The entire organization maintains a culture of helpfulness that surpasses any in the marketplace.
Dawn of New Millennium Meets Mind of Innovative Thinker
The dawn of a new millennium meets the mind of innovative thinker Innovative thinker, former gymnast and gym owner, Mark Mahoney, has a lightbulb moment that will determine not only his destiny but that of an industry!
2004
A Bunny is Born
Mark met with longtime friend, Mike Carper, bounced a few ideas around, and just like that…the software concept and partnership that started an industry revolution was born.
2004
Ideas in the Hopper
The coffee brewed into the early morning hours and sleep was in short supply for the two visionaries but the design and development continued.
2004
Input From Experienced Owners
Scott and Rachel Davis, along with their team at North Raleigh Gymnastics, sign on as Jackrabbit’s first pilot client.
2004
Filling a Multi-Industry Need
Jackrabbit expands beyond gymnastics and into dance studios. Sherry Federan and Center Stage Dance Studio of Northfield, OH trust Jackrabbit to help grow their business and automate several key processes.
2005
Jackrabbit Crosses Canada-US Border in Signing On First International Client
Jackrabbit attained its first non- US client when The Dance Gallery from Kamloops BC became a client.
2006
Helping Owners Teach Children
Articulating the purpose of their software is something Mark and Mike did early on.
2008
The Vision That Changed the Game
Establish the need and how a solution was empowered by Mark, Mike, and the Jackrabbit team that they assembled.
2008
Matching Feature Development to User Needs
Jackrabbit once again soars past other class management technology with the release of the Time Clock, Online Registration and Costume & Recital modules. Providing even more automation for owners, managers and teachers.
2011-2013
Jackrabbit’s Decade of Consistent Growth Places It On Distinguished Inc 5000 Honor Roll
Jackrabbit earns place on lifetime honor roll by being selected to Inc 5000 for an entire decade.
2011-current
Enhancements Empower Clients to Be Marketplace Leaders
The Jackrabbit Parent and Staff Portals are introduced, connecting centers to their customers, students and teachers in new ways. Offering Parent and Staff Portals helps Jackrabbit clients differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace.
2016-2018
Partnerships Augment Jackrabbit’s Management System for Youth Activity Centers
Partners with value-adding functionality gives clients end-to-end tools for excellence while enabling Jackrabbit to keep focus on the software that is the foundation of operations.
2008-2016
Darin Soll Brings SaaS Experience to Jackrabbit as COO
Co-Founders bring in COO to streamline operations and free them up to take on more strategic initiatives.
2018
Celebrates Its Reach With Youth Activity Centers As It Surpasses 6000 Client Milestone
The Jackrabbit team and its families celebrated its growing reach within youth activity centers as it puts both 5000 and 6000 milestones in its rearview mirror.
2019
Client Success and Employee Happiness are Foundation for Jackrabbit’s Bright Future
Jackrabbit is a team of 85 remote employees that serve more than 6,500 clients in 43 countries and growing by the day. Mark and Mike have maintained their focus on client success and employee happiness to ensure Jackrabbit’s future.
2022
Jackrabbit Pay and Jackrabbit Care are Launched
Jackrabbit launches two new products in one year. Jackrabbit Care supports the child care industry with management software and Jackrabbit Pay helps all clients to process payments with less stress.
2023
20th Anniversary
Jackrabbit Celebrates it’s 20th Anniversary. Jackrabbit continues to grow after 20 years as an industry leader.
2024
An Award-Winning Company Providing the #1 Cloud-Based
Management Software to the Youth Activity Center Industry
From Passion A Forward-Thinking Idea Partnership Software Development Creating a Company Product Testing Perseverance
