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Pump It Up

Inflatable entertainment centers

Background

Founded: 2000 Franchising since: 2001
1860 W. University Dr., #108
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Phone:
(480)371-1200


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 40 employee(s)

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2009 169 0 0 1
2008 171 0 0 1
2007 159 0 0 0
2006 136 0 0 0
2005 113 0 0 1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S.
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Australia/new zealand, Canada, Eastern europe, Middle east, Mexico, South america, Western europe

Exclusive territories available.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $266K-715.5K
Franchise fee: $40K
Ongoing royalty fee: 6%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No Yes
Equipment No Yes
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $500K
Cash liquidity requirement: $80K

Operations
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 3 days
  • At franchisee's location: Approx. 2-4 days

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Grand opening
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations
  • Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support
  • Co-op advertising
  • Ad slicks

Other marketing support
  • National marketing council, multimedia advertising, marketing collateral & guidance, PR, franchisee intranet, in-house real estate support

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#195 (2009); #434 (2008); #395 (2007); #425 (2006); #467 (2005);

Ranked #1 in category in:
2009;

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#93 (2007); #72 (2006);

Top New Ranking:
#34 (2006); #49 (2005);


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