Franchises geared towards kids are only trending upwards in popularity, offering great potential for entrepreneurs looking for future investments. There’s no shortage of potential customers in the industry. According to the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, there are 72.8 million children under the age of 18 living in the U.S., and that number is only expected to increase. Today’s children are savvier consumers than ever before. Now is the best time to take on a kid-focused franchise as children influence parental purchases totaling over $130 billion-$670 billion a year, which is more than ever before. That number is only expected to grow.
What are the varieties of kid-focused franchises available today?
There are plenty of child-focused franchises to choose from. When you think franchises for kids, a plethora of categories come to mind: education, apparel, nutrition, and active play. Education centers focus on enriching a child’s education through different approaches in curriculum and tutoring. With apparel, durability and price are what people care about. Children’s franchises focused on nutrition are centered around maintaining a well-balanced diet and creating a health-conscious mind within the child. Franchises focused on active play may be the most rewarding. If you invest in a family entertainment franchise like Launch Entertainment, you’ll be helping create a lifetime of irreplaceable memories for families. You’ll be responsible for providing a space that will benefit every member of the family.
Why you should consider a kids franchise
There will always be a demand for child-focused franchises as parents are always looking for ways to entertain, encourage, or educate their kids. Owning a franchise like Launch Entertainment is both gratifying and potentially profitable, while keeping you young at heart. The U.S. Census Bureau projects there will be roughly 80 million children by 2030, a promising outlook for any future investor in the kid’s industry. A well-known advantage of owning franchises for kids is that they can provide fulfilling careers. Many franchisees who elect to invest in children find themselves having a far more rewarding experience financially. They enjoy the lifelong relationships they build with families who come to their business repeatedly. One of the greatest advantages of child-focused franchises are that they are typically recission resistant. Families are always looking for something for their children to do outside of the home, where they can burn off their energy. Launch provides this exact space for the entire family.
Parents investing more in their children than ever
Some parents are laying the foundation for their children as soon as they are a thought. As their child grows, they continue to invest in them, and currently, children now influence upwards of $500 billion in household spending, including items outside the traditional realm of kids’ products. A study by American Demographics magazine states 4- to 12-year-olds spend more than $40 billion, while teens spend $155 billion of their own money. Compare that to the 1960s, when children only influenced an estimated $5 billion of their parents’ purchases – that’s about $47 billion in today’s dollars — and had very little of their own spending money.
What is the outlook of this industry?
The outlook of this industry is booming. The child franchise opportunities are endless and have gained significant traction in the last decade. As most franchises for kids are recession-resilient, they also have comparatively low cost compared to other franchises. Diving deeper, Launch Entertainment has competitive initial fees in the realm of other trampoline park businesses. With the population predicted to continue to grow and the expectation that parents will continue to invest in their kids, it’s clear investing in Launch would be a rewarding business venture.
Learn more about Launch franchises
As an ideal space for kids and adults alike, Launch offers a safe and enjoyable environment for date nights, birthday parties, family events, corporate events, church outings, fundraisers, and other get-togethers. Currently, there are 29 parks open and operating in 13 states, with numerous others in development across the country.
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Families are looking for ways for their children to be healthy and active, now more than ever. In today’s digital world, it’s so easy for kids to log hours of passive screen time instead of getting active. It’s one of the big reasons opening a trampoline park makes good business sense.
The demand would be justifiable from a business perspective for the fun factor alone — what community isn’t improved by more family activity options? But there are many proven cardiovascular benefits that come with playing inside a trampoline park as well, for both kids and adults alike, including lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and a lower risk of future heart problems. According to studies — in particular, those conducted by a team of researchers at NASA — 10 minutes of the jumping and rebounding motions that one experiences on a trampoline can be a more effective cardiovascular workout than 30 minutes of jogging.
Furthermore, activities found in a trampoline park have been noted as being able to improve one’s balance, build strength, improve immune system functionality — and even help give a boost to one’s mental health through natural endorphins that the body releases when in a state of active play.
Given the benefits for people of all ages, it’s no wonder that opening a trampoline park is an increasingly appealing business opportunity. As long as people continue to look for fun ways to stay active, the demand will be there. The global market for trampolines, in general, was $3 billion in 2020, with the expectation of hitting $3.9 billion in 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth of trampoline parks is following a similar trajectory.
The first trampoline park opened in the U.S. in 2004, but currently, there are approximately 600 parks located throughout the country — with plenty of areas into which to expand. According to the website How to Start an LLC, on average, trampoline parks can see a profit in the mid-six figures.
More than trampolines
It is important to note that although family entertainment action parks have been called trampoline parks for years, they oftentimes — as is the case with Launch Entertainment — are way more than just a trampoline park, with creative and fun platforms that will appeal to every member of the family.
For example, at Launch locations throughout the country, you will find the following:
- An indoor climbing rock wall
- A Battle Pit in which guests can joust over a pit of foam
- A laser tag arena
- A state-of-the-art ninja course
- A Paradox virtual reality simulator
- An indoor playground for little children
- An arcade area
- A bowling alley
- Private party rooms for any occasion
- A restaurant serving up hot pizza (Krave)
Furthermore, when it comes to using trampolines at Launch, there are many different ways to use the equipment besides just standard jumping. Visitors can also play basketball, dodgeball and knockout while using the equipment.
These centers offer a variety of family-friendly activities because the customers who traditionally fit the buyer persona of trampoline parks are families with children.
According to the industry publication Blooloop.com, the average age of a jumper at a trampoline park is 9 years old. The largest age range of jumpers is between 6-10 (35% of all jumpers), followed by 11-15 (26%).
Parks do not just appeal to people under the age of 15, Blooloop reports that the 21-40 demographic accounts for 15% of patrons. There are plenty of activities that appeal to grown-ups such as corporate team-building events which provide another source of revenue and help to drive trial for new customers.
Getting started
For those interested in opening a trampoline park, here are a few things to take into consideration when forming your very own trampoline park business plan.
- Visualize the space: According to the International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP), a park needs a minimum of 18,000 square feet with ceilings that are at least 18 feet high, but Launch Entertainment Parks start at 35,000 square feet in order to fit all the attractions.
- Look to refurbish: When thinking of trampoline park startup costs keep in mind that business owners can save significant amounts of money by looking for a site that has a large amount of space already built-in. For example, Launch Entertainment revamped one building that once housed a Toys” R”Us and acquired another that used to be a Sky Zone.
- Know the market: Create a list of possible direct and indirect (bowling centers, arcades,, etc.) competitors in the family entertainment action space that could pose a challenge to the initial success of your business. Know where they are in relation to where you’re considering opening a trampoline park.
- Think about your name/brand: There are several prominent franchise companies that offer a one-stop-shop for everything you need to start a trampoline park. When envisioning your own park, family entertainment centers like Launch provide what you need so you don’t have to stress. They have their own logo, colors, social media platforms and ways to successfully market and grow your brand. Don’t just settle for trampolines. Customers are looking for variety and a robust park with several attractions will help you broaden your reach like Launch Entertainment.
- Get multiple bids: Reach out to contractors that specifically have experience in building trampoline parks. Ask them to bid on the project, which will reveal not only the cost of the project but also the designs that the contractor envisioned while making the bid. When gathering this information, you always want to keep in mind the total trampoline park cost.
- Consider the costs: According to the 2021 Launch FDD startup costs for a Launch Entertainment Park can range from $1.8 million to $4.4 million dollars depending on several factors. These factors can include the number of attractions, size and condition of building, labor costs and any tenant improvement dollars provided by the landlord.
- Research funding operations: Create a plan that maps out all funding sources. This is usually a combination of loans, investors, and self-funding. A good place to start is the S. Small Business Association website. Also, some family entertainment concepts, such as Launch, offer financing options through third-party vendors.
Take the next step with Launch
Now that you have done some initial reflection and research, it’s time to consider whether you want to build a brand from scratch or own a franchise of a previously established brand with a service-based, high-margin business model, such as Launch Entertainment.
By joining the Launch team and opening your own trampoline park franchise, you’ll have instant widespread brand awareness — as well as access to our support and training teams to help you through the entire process of establishing a trampoline park in your city or town, from site selection and construction all the way to your grand opening and beyond.
Our support also includes a series of marketing programs that have been proven to drive revenue, as well as controls for managing staff that will allow you to optimize your business opportunity. Plus, we will provide you with all of the resources you need for your park to take part in our national STERILE cleanliness certification program, which ensures the highest sanitation standards are met.
Contact us today to find out how we can help your dreams of owning your trampoline park get off the ground!
Innovative Family Entertainment Franchisee Transforms the Former Sky Zone on Turnpike Road in Westborough
Warwick, Road Island – (December 16, 2021) – Launch Entertainment, a leading operator and franchisor of year-round family entertainment centers, is proud to announce the acquisition of a Sky Zone to create its latest 30,000-square-foot, fun-filled experience in Westborough, MA. This is one of four Launch Entertainment locations in the state owned by multi-unit franchisee Ryan Debin.
Founded in 2012 by Rob and Erin Arnold, Launch has pioneered a different kind of family entertainment experience with a wide variety of attractions and amenities for all ages including XP Arena, ninja courses, laser tag, bowling, trampolines, Krave Restaurant, beverage service, and more.
The Westborough location is unique for the multi-unit franchisee. The facility was recently transitioned from what was once a Sky Zone into Launch Entertainment. Debin and his team gutted the building, transitioning the first-generation trampoline park into a jam-packed entertainment center with the latest features and amenities for consumers of all ages!
Debin is thrilled to welcome new guests at the Westborough location as they complete the finishing touches of the transformation. Visitors of all ages can find the latest Launch location at 290 Turnpike Road.
“Launch Entertainment is a thriving and advantageous franchise,” Debin said. “Launch has an effective way of evolving to anticipate consumer demand. This is a franchise that creates new and exciting activities for all ages as consumers’ expectations change with the times. It’s a cutting-edge approach that separates Launch from every other franchise out there.”
Debin is the ultimate entrepreneur. He owns an asset management company, Momentum Enterprises, with more than a dozen franchise locations across four brands. His realm includes Launch Entertainment locations in Norwood, Framingham, Woburn, and Westborough, Massachusetts.
“I invest in brands that not only guarantee success but also bring happiness to those we serve,” Debin said. “For me, making an impact in our community is imperative, and there’s no better way than generating lifelong memories. Between our four locations we will do thousands of birthday parties for children. A birthday party in a kid’s life is priceless. It’s an exciting day for the whole family, and being a part of something that special and bringing delight to families — there’s no better feeling than that.”
In addition to the four Launch locations already open for business across the state of Massachusetts, Debin has three more sites in development with the objective of opening a total of 7 locations.
“Launch Entertainment is delighted to have an experienced, devoted, passionate franchisee like Ryan,” Launch CEO Rob Arnold said. “To see the transformation he’s achieved at the Westborough location is inspiring for future franchisees. The rapid growth Launch is experiencing in Massachusetts aligns with our objective to quickly expand across the nation. With Ryan’s tenacity in this industry, we know he will exceed our expectations and we look forward to his continued success.”
Launch franchisees like Debin enjoy the independence of small business ownership while being supported by the benefits of a big business network. Owners of the trailblazing Launch parks get the playbook for success from a proven, reputable brand that focuses on establishing multiple revenue streams while maintaining low operating costs. Launch franchisees also receive ongoing support and training from a best-in-class franchise team.
Visit www.launchtrampolinepark.com to learn more about the new attractions the Westborough location has to offer for you and your family and friends!
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ABOUT LAUNCH FRANCHISING, LLC
Founded in 2012 by entrepreneurs Rob and Erin Arnold, Launch Entertainment is an innovative leader in the family entertainment industry. What started as an indoor trampoline park for kids has evolved into a year-round, all-inclusive family entertainment center featuring an XP Arena, ninja courses, climbing walls, laser tag, battle pits, bowling, giant trampoline surfaces, and more. As an ideal space for kids and adults alike, Launch offers a safe and enjoyable environment for date nights, birthday parties, family events, corporate events, church outings, fundraisers, and other get-togethers. Currently, there are 29 parks open and operating in 13 states, with numerous others in development across the country.
Family Entertainment Center Franchise Awards Multi-Unit Agreement to Clay Ritchey in Tampa
Tampa, Fla. – (December 15, 2021) — Launch Entertainment, a leading operator and franchisor of innovative, year-round family entertainment centers, is continuing to grow its presence across the nation. The franchise’s most recent deal will bring Launch’s fun-filled experience for all ages to Tampa, Florida, and the surrounding area.
Launch Entertainment, headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island, is one of the fastest-growing family recreation movements in the United States. The state-of-the-art family entertainment center franchise was founded in 2012 by Rob and Erin Arnold. Launch offers a differentiated entertainment experience with a wide variety of attractions and amenities for all ages, including XP Arena, ninja courses, laser tag arenas, virtual reality rooms, ropes courses, bowling, trampolines, Krave restaurant and Bar Hops beverage service, and more.
The newest Launch Entertainment locations will be coming soon to Hillsborough County, Manatee County, Pinellas County and the Polk County communities. This comes as a result of a 4-unit agreement recently signed by local physician Clay Ritchey. All four locations are currently in the development phase. As residents of the area, Ritchey and his family of six know the value of a fun-filled experience with a great atmosphere to celebrate birthdays, family gatherings, church events, work outings, or just a date night that everyone from all walks of life can enjoy.
“When looking for a franchise that fit my family’s lifestyle, Launch Entertainment was an easy choice,” Ritchey said of his decision. “We wanted a franchise that established an excellent line of communication and had a successful business model and a leadership team who could walk us through each step of the process. Launch checked all of our boxes, and we are thrilled to bring such an innovative family entertainment center to our surrounding communities.”
Launch Franchisees are beneficiaries of comprehensive support and training from an industry-leading franchise team. Franchisees like Ritchey enjoy the independence of small business ownership while being backed by the benefits of a big business network. Launch is a reputable brand that has a proven playbook for success.
Launch’s model, differentiated amenities, and one-of-a-kind Krave restaurant & Bar Hops beverage service are key factors that made Ritchey confident in bringing the family entertainment center into the community he calls home. Launch Entertainment is a service-based, high-margin business that drives repeat customers by going above and beyond what most family entertainment businesses offer.
“Launch Entertainment stood out to us because they allow families of all ages to come together and provide experiences no other businesses offer,” Ritchey said. “We selected communities precisely for that reason. The four counties we chose to open a Launch Entertainment location are rapidly growing with a lot of young families. We are looking forward to giving our community the option of a close, fun and affordable place to enjoy an outing together.”
Launch currently has 29 family entertainment centers open for business in 13 states across the nation. The rapid expansion of the family entertainment franchise continues by the hour with numerous other locations in various stages of development.
“Launch Entertainment will be a great addition to the Hillsborough County, Manatee County, Pinellas County and Polk County communities,” said Launch CEO Rob Arnold. “As a franchise, we are rapidly expanding our footprint across the nation, and the four locations in Florida are a testament to our success. We are eager to work with Clay and watch him excel on all levels as he ventures on this journey with Launch.”
Visit www.launchtrampolinepark.com for more information.
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ABOUT LAUNCH FRANCHISING, LLC
Founded in 2012 by entrepreneurs Rob and Erin Arnold, Launch Entertainment is an innovative leader in the family entertainment industry. What started as an indoor trampoline park for kids has evolved into a year-round, all-inclusive family entertainment center featuring an XP Arena, ninja courses, climbing walls, laser tag, battle pits, bowling, giant trampoline surfaces, and more. As an ideal space for kids and adults alike, Launch offers a safe and enjoyable environment for date nights, birthday parties, family events, corporate events, church outings, fundraisers, and other get-togethers. Currently, there are 29 parks open and operating in 13 states, with numerous others in development across the country.
Childcare Franchise v. Kids’ Entertainment Franchise
You love working with kids. You love their energy and their imaginations. Perhaps you have kids of your own — or you claim the title of favorite aunt or uncle.
You are aware of the monthly costs of daycare that parents spend to invest in their children and have pondered the idea of owning your own childcare or daycare franchise.
Would that be a profitable business venture compared to a kids’ entertainment franchise? Let’s take a look.
The childcare industry at a glance
There are approximately 856,000 daycare operators in the U.S. alone, according to Statista — making up the $53 billion childcare industry, which includes daycare franchises, at-home daycare centers and independent out-of-home daycare centers.
As more families rely on dual incomes from both parents, the need for daycare centers has steadily increased over the years as an essential service to communities across the country.
To begin a daycare franchise, the costs can run from $90,000 to $4 million. On average, daycare centers report a profit margin of approximately 6.5%.
The perks and benefits of owning a childcare franchise
By opening a childcare franchise, you can benefit from the national reputation and brand recognition of a school as a whole, which will, in turn, instill a higher level of trust from prospective families (especially those who may be new to the area and unfamiliar with the local daycare scene).
The support and business operations teams from a daycare franchise can pave the way for receiving accreditations from nationally recognized organizations, such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC).
In addition, a daycare franchise can also benefit from its corporate marketing and training teams, which can save new franchise owners time and headaches when it comes to attracting customers and hiring qualified staff who are taught to follow a certain set of standards and protocols.
An alternative: A kids’ entertainment franchise
Kids’ entertainment franchises represent another way to feed off the energy and excitement that come with providing a service to children and their families. They can range anywhere from a miniature golf course to a go-kart track to a multi-faceted family entertainment center/trampoline park, such as Launch Entertainment.
Like childcare centers, most entertainment franchises cater to families with young children. One of the big differences of a Launch franchise, for instance, is that whereas a majority of childcare centers provide service primarily for younger children from newborns through pre-kindergarten (ages 4-5), kids’ entertainment franchises focus on a larger demographic span of children.
According to the industry publication Blooloop.com, the average age of a jumper at a trampoline park is 9 years old. The largest age range of jumpers is between 6-10 (35% of all jumpers), followed by 11-15 (26%).
Given their large size — trampoline parks in the U.S. range from 25,000 to 35,000 square feet, according to the International Association of Trampoline Parks — these facilities can hold an expansive number of people at one time, creating a much larger customer footprint than a childcare center can.
Given the larger scope of a kids’ entertainment franchise, it may not come as a surprise that trampoline park owners alone can enjoy a profit margin of up to 40%. Furthermore, the overall startup costs for a trampoline park and an upper-end childcare franchise are comparable.
In addition, as an owner of a kids’ entertainment franchise you and your staff can focus on the fun parts of providing a service for kids — and not the ones that are less fun, like disciplining unruly children or changing dirty diapers.
Take the next step with Launch
Becoming a franchise owner of a nationally recognized brand such as Launch Entertainment allows you to enjoy instant name recognition and comprehensive support and training through the entire process of building a family entertainment center in your own city or town. Our best-in-class franchise team assists with site selection and the build-out process. Launch has also developed a series of marketing programs to attract customers and controls for managing labor to help franchisees optimize their business’s potential. Franchisees enjoy ongoing support after their doors open to the public, with experts on our team who are available to assist owners at every step.
In addition to being provided with a series of marketing programs designed to drive revenue, you will be given all of the resources needed to take part in our national STERILE cleanliness certification program, which ensures the industry’s highest sanitations are met.
Can you start Dave & Busters Franchise?
A family entertainment center is a fun community destination with loyal customers of all ages who return time and again to enjoy a day or an evening with family and friends. With ample opportunity for recurring business and a variety of high-profit revenue streams, it’s no wonder entrepreneurs are interested in joining the growing family entertainment industry.
Thorough research will reveal that franchising helps optimize business potential in the family entertainment space. The next task is to find the best brand partner.
Dave and Buster’s is one of the more widely known brands in family entertainment, and you may be curious about a Dave and Buster’s franchise cost and whether you can start one in your community. The answer is simple: You can’t. There is no such thing as a Dave and Buster’s franchise in the U.S.
Franchising is Your Best Bet, but Dave and Buster’s Won’t Bet on You
There’s a Better Choice in Family Entertainment
While the news about Dave and Buster’s may be surprising to some, it’s not a reason to give up on the goal of bringing family entertainment to your community. Launch Entertainment is a bigger and better option that offers an innovative approach to family entertainment that is unrivaled, and we are looking for partners to help us expand our nationwide footprint.
Launch Entertainment is a bigger and better option that offers an innovative approach to family entertainment that is unrivaled, and we are looking for partners to help us expand our nationwide footprint.
What Makes Launch the Best Family Entertainment Franchise?
Unlike Dave and Buster’s, which is advertised as a sports bar, restaurant, and arcade, Launch offers far more than beer, televised sports, and arcade games.Launchis an innovative leader in the growing family entertainment industry that is focused on getting the whole family on their feet for a great time. With new and exciting attractions introduced regularly, Launch is focused on providing a one-of-a-kind space for families and friends to make awesome lasting memories.
Launch is the Bigger and Better Alternative
Launch Entertainment Centers are up to 40,000squarefeet in size and offer a differentiated family entertainment center experience. Ourwide variety of attractions and amenities include XP Arena, ninja courses, laser tag, bowling, trampolines, premium food and beverage service, and more.
Launch is for All Ages, Not Just Kids
Entrepreneurs recognize that family entertainment centers that only cater to kids are limiting their customer base. Broad appeal is important for the bottom line. Build something designed with only kids in mind, and parents will be bored and anxious to leave after an hour.
Build something that’s as fun for adults as it is for kids, the whole family will stay for hours and continue coming back for more.
Dave and Buster’s has enjoyed widespread success thanks to its focus on attracting people of all ages, and Launch recognizes that same need to offer diverse activities and services. Launch is as fun for a family night out, children’s birthday parties, and youth groups as it is for adult date nights and thrilling work retreats.
Launch Offers Premium Food and Beverage Service
A business that wants to enjoy the broad appeal and keep customers inside for hours will need to offer great food and beverages that keep the party going. First-generation family entertainment centers typically offered limited food and beverage service. A customer might be able to get bottled water or soda and a bag of chips or a candy bar at a small concession stand.