When did PIU Holdings, LLC stop offering Pump It Up franchises?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our predecessor, PIU Holdings, LLC, is a Delaware Limited Liability Company. PIU Holdings, LLC offered Pump It Up franchises from July 2008 until June 2015. On June 5, 2015, PIU Holdings, LLC assigned to us the franchise agreements and all rights to act as the franchisor for Pump It Up Businesses. PIU Holdings LLC does not offer franchises in any line of business, does not offer franchises for Pump It Up Businesses and is no longer operating.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Pump It Up Franchise Disclosure Document, PIU Holdings, LLC, as a predecessor to the current franchisor, stopped offering Pump It Up franchises in June 2015. The document specifies that PIU Holdings, LLC offered franchises from July 2008 until June 2015. On June 5, 2015, PIU Holdings, LLC assigned the franchise agreements and all rights to act as the franchisor for Pump It Up businesses to Pump It Up Holdings, LLC. After this assignment, PIU Holdings LLC ceased offering franchises and is no longer operating.
This transition is important for prospective franchisees to understand because it clarifies the history of the Pump It Up franchise system and identifies the entities that have been responsible for franchising the brand over time. Knowing the lineage of franchisors can provide insight into the evolution of the franchise system and any changes in management or operational strategies.
It is also worth noting that PIU Management LLC, another predecessor, sold Pump It Up franchises from January 2002 to June 2008, further illustrating the changes in the franchise's management structure over the years. Understanding this history can help potential franchisees assess the stability and long-term vision of the Pump It Up franchise system under its current ownership.