What are the conditions that must be met before a Big Air Trampoline Park franchisee can open their business?
Big_Air_Trampoline_Park Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of service in writing signed by an authorized officer of Franchisor, otherwise Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor shall not be obligated to provide any other services or specific level or quality of services.
8. FRANCHISEE'S DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND OPERATING STANDARDS
- 8.1 Franchisee shall, consistent with the terms of this Agreement, diligently develop the Big Air Trampoline Business and use its best efforts to market and promote the required Services and Products.
- 8.2 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Franchisee shall open the Big Air Trampoline Facility for business on or before the projected opening date ("Projected Opening Date") set forth on Attachment A (typically 12 months from the effective date of this Agreement), but in no event more than 18 months from the effective date of this Agreement, unless Franchisee obtains Franchisor's express written permission to extend the Projected Opening Date, which permission may be granted or denied in Franchisor's sole discretion. Any and all extensions may be conditioned upon the payment of a $5,000 extension fee ("Extension Fee").
- 8.3 Franchisee shall complete the construction of Franchisee's Big Air Trampoline Facility, and shall maintain the Big Air Trampoline Facility, in accordance with the following requirements:
- (a) Franchisee shall, at Franchisee's sole cost and expense, complete the interior build-out and install all equipment, furniture, fixtures, and security cameras as specified by Franchisor in the Operations Manual, and required by this Agreement.
- (b) Franchisee may purchase or lease the required real property and improvements from any source upon terms approved by Franchisor in writing. Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's approval regarding location of the Big Air Trampoline Facility within 180 days of the execution of this Agreement. If Franchisee does not obtain approval from Franchisor of the site, which may be withheld in Franchisor's sole discretion, within 180 days after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor may elect to terminate this Agreement in Franchisor's sole discretion. Franchisee must deliver to Franchisor any traffic, competition and demographic or similar location information relating to any proposed site that Franchisor reasonably requests for review at least 20 days before any proposed Lease signing date. Franchisee must deliver to Franchisor, within 60 days of Franchisor approving the site, a copy of the proposed Lease, in a form acceptable to Franchisor, and such Lease must incorporate the terms of the Lease Addendum attached to this Agreement as Attachment F. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, extend the time periods set forth in this Section 8.3(b).
- (c) Subject to the terms of this Section, Franchisee must at all times comply with Franchisor's standards, specifications, processes, procedures, requirements and instructions regarding the Big Air Trampoline Facility's physical facilities, including the layout of the equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and activity, party, and waiting rooms. Franchisee must maintain the Big Air Trampoline Facility and any parking areas in good and safe condition, as specified in the Operations Manual. During the third calendar year following the opening of the Big Air Trampoline Facility, Franchisee must remodel or upgrade the Big Air Trampoline
Facility at Franchisee's sole cost and expenses in accordance with Franchisor's standards as set forth in the Operations Manual, which Franchisor has the right to modify at any time.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 53–255)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Air Trampoline Park's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several conditions must be met before a franchisee can open their Big Air Trampoline Business. The franchisee must open the facility for business on or before the projected opening date, which is typically 12 months from the agreement's effective date, but no more than 18 months from that date, unless an extension is granted by Big Air Trampoline Park. Any extension may require a $5,000 extension fee. The franchisee is responsible for completing the interior build-out and installing all specified equipment, furniture, fixtures, and security cameras. The location of the facility must be approved by Big Air Trampoline Park within 180 days of the Franchise Agreement's execution. The franchisee must also apply for all required operating permits and licenses within 120 days after signing the lease.
Prior to opening, the franchisee or their designated business manager must attend and successfully complete all initial training programs at least 30 days before the scheduled opening date. The franchisee is responsible for all travel, meals, and personal expenses associated with this training. The franchisee must comply with all standards, specifications, processes, procedures, requirements, and instructions of Big Air Trampoline Park, as detailed in the Operations Manual.
Furthermore, the franchisee must obtain all business licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local laws before operating the Big Air Trampoline Business. Failure to obtain these permits and licenses within nine months after executing the Franchise Agreement may result in termination of the agreement. The franchisee must also ensure that the Big Air Trampoline Business complies with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to the care and safety of children, including securing all necessary licenses and complying with all licensing requirements. The franchisee must maintain a sufficient and trained staff and conduct background checks on all employees as required by the Operations Manual.
These requirements are typical in the franchise industry, as franchisors need to ensure brand consistency, legal compliance, and customer safety across all locations. Franchisees should carefully review the Operations Manual and all related documents to fully understand their obligations before opening their Big Air Trampoline Park business.