Is the Initial Franchise Fee refundable for a Big Air Trampoline Park franchise?

According to the 2025 Big Air Trampoline Park FDD, the initial franchise fee is generally non-refundable. Specifically, for multi-unit developers, all amounts collected for the initial franchise fee are deemed fully earned immediately upon receipt and are non-refundable. This applies regardless of whether the multi-unit developer ultimately opens any of the Big Air Trampoline Park facilities they are obligated to open within the development territory.

This non-refundable policy means that a prospective Big Air Trampoline Park franchisee should be certain of their commitment and ability to proceed before paying the initial franchise fee. Franchisees should carefully evaluate the market, their financial resources, and the terms of the franchise agreement, as the fee will not be returned even if they are unable to open their Big Air Trampoline Park location. This is a standard practice in franchising, as the franchisor incurs costs from the moment the agreement is signed, including training, site selection assistance, and other support services.

For a prospective franchisee, this condition underscores the importance of thorough due diligence before signing the franchise agreement and remitting the initial franchise fee to Big Air Trampoline Park. It would be prudent to seek legal and financial advice to fully understand the implications of this non-refundable fee and to assess the risks involved in developing a Big Air Trampoline Park franchise.