What are Proprietary Products for a Pump It Up franchise?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may develop certain proprietary or branded products, including inflatable devices, hardware, or software programs that will be prepared by or for us according to our proprietary designs (collectively, "Proprietary Products"). We also have developed standards and specifications for other products, materials and supplies which are incorporated in or used in providing services or the packaging and delivery of products authorized for sale at Pump It Up Businesses.
If specified for your Franchised Business, you must purchase the Proprietary Products or any other specified fixture, equipment, inventory, marketing materials, or supplies, only from us or a third party designated and licensed by us to prepare and sell such products ("Designated Vendors"). From time to time, we may modify the list of PIU Vendors.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 25–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Proprietary Products are defined as specific branded products developed by the company. These may include inflatable devices, hardware, or software programs designed according to Pump It Up's proprietary designs. Franchisees may be required to purchase these Proprietary Products, along with other specified fixtures, equipment, inventory, marketing materials, or supplies, exclusively from Pump It Up or their Designated Vendors.
Pump It Up also has established standards and specifications for other products, materials, and supplies used in providing services or the packaging and delivery of products authorized for sale at Pump It Up Businesses. This means that while not everything a franchisee uses will be a Proprietary Product, it must still meet the franchisor's standards.
This requirement ensures brand consistency and quality control across all Pump It Up franchise locations. However, it also limits the franchisee's choice of suppliers and may impact costs, as they are restricted to purchasing from approved sources. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these restrictions and factor them into their financial projections.