Sporting and outdoor goods retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors has opened three new stores across North America, with plans to open eight more this fall.

The three new stores have opened in Boardman, OH; Beaufort, SC; and Virginia Beach, VA, with the company planning to open 20 to 25 more over this fiscal year.

The locations of the eight stores slated to open this fall include Rome, GA; Cullman, AL; Mishawaka, IN; Lakeland, FL; Columbia, TN; Albany, GA; Palestine, TX; and Batesville, MS.

“We’re excited to continue bringing the Academy experience to even more communities across the country this fall,” said Eric Friederich, senior VP of retail operations at Academy Sports + Outdoors.

“Each location represents our commitment to helping active families have fun with the best quality products and the top brands at everyday market-leading value – whether they’re gearing up for the game, the outdoors, or the adventures of everyday life.”

The combined 11 stores set to open this quarter will bring over 650 new jobs across the company’s footprint.

Academy Sports + Outdoors has partnered with local community and nonprofit organizations, including Boardman Township Park, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, to support the Boardman, Beaufort, and Virginia Beach store openings.