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Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Payment (1) | Is To Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (2) | $0 - $30,000 | Lump Sum | See Item 5 | Us |
| Real Property (3) | $0- $21,200 | As specified in the lease or purchase agreement | As specified in the lease or purchase agreement | Third parties |
| Travel and Living | $0 - $2,700 | As incurred | During training | Third parties |
| Expenses While | ||||
| Training (4) | ||||
| Leasehold | $0 - $350,000 | As incurred | When construction | Third parties |
| Improvements (5) | contract is executed | |||
| Preliminary Design Review (6) | $2,000 | As incurred | During design phase (prior to construction) | Us or our affiliates |
| Architect/ Engineer/ | $0 - $10,000 | As incurred | During design | Third parties |
| Permits and Licenses | phase (prior to | |||
| (7) | construction) | |||
| Site Evaluation Fee (8) | $0 - $2,500 | Lump Sum | During site selection | Us |
| Arena Equipment, | $30,000 - $49,500 | As incurred | When ordered | Designated Suppliers |
| Rides and Safety Mats | ||||
| (9) | ||||
| Start Up Package (10) | $29,000 - $41,515 | As incurred | Within 15 days of executing a lease (or otherwise securing the location for your Franchised Business) | Designated Suppliers and Third parties |
| Legal/ Professional | $1,750 - $15,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third parties |
| Fees (11) | ||||
| Prepaid Rent, Security and other Deposits (12) | $11,000 - $31,275 | Lump sum | When you sign your lease or start up an account with a utility company | Third parties |
| Method of | When Due | To Whom Payment | ||
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Payment (1) | Is To Be Made | |
| Initial Liability | $4,500 - $15,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Third parties |
| Insurance and | ||||
| Workers’ | ||||
| Compensation Deposit | ||||
| (13) | ||||
| Exterior Signage (14) | $2,700 - $8,000 | As incurred | Prior to construction | Third parties |
| Opening Inventory | $2,500 - $5,000 | Lump sum | When ordered | Third parties |
| and Supplies not | ||||
| otherwise noted (15) | ||||
| Computer System, | $750 - $2,500 | As incurred | When ordered | Third parties |
| Phone System, and | ||||
| related equipment (16) | ||||
| Additional funds for 3 | $20,000 - $75,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third parties |
| months (17) | ||||
| Total (18) | $104,200 - $661,190 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment to open a franchise ranges from $104,200 to $661,190. This total includes several key expenses, such as the initial franchise fee, which can range from $0 to $30,000, and real property costs, which can range from $0 to $21,200 depending on whether the franchisee leases or purchases the location. Leasehold improvements are a significant expense, potentially costing between $0 and $350,000, while the start-up package, covering furniture, equipment, and initial supplies, ranges from $29,000 to $41,515. Arena equipment, rides, and safety mats are estimated to cost between $30,000 and $49,500. These figures provide a broad overview of the investments needed to start a Pump It Up franchise.
Several factors can influence the total initial investment. For example, travel and living expenses during training are estimated between $0 and $2,700, depending on whether training is completed remotely or requires travel. The site evaluation fee can range from $0 to $2,500, depending on whether Pump It Up conducts an on-site evaluation. Additionally, legal and professional fees can range from $1,750 to $15,000, covering expenses such as reviewing the franchise agreement and obtaining necessary licenses. Prepaid rent and security deposits can range from $11,000 to $31,275, while initial insurance deposits can range from $4,500 to $15,000. Exterior signage is estimated to cost between $2,700 and $8,000, and opening inventory and supplies range from $2,500 to $5,000.
Prospective franchisees should also consider additional funds needed for the first three months of operation, estimated between $20,000 and $75,000, to cover business expenses such as rent, payroll, and utilities. The cost of computer and phone systems can range from $750 to $2,500. Pump It Up notes that these estimates are based on the experience of existing franchisees, but actual costs can vary. The FDD recommends that prospective franchisees carefully review these figures with a business advisor before making a decision. The estimates do not include the cost of acquiring an existing franchise or buying real property, and Pump It Up does not offer financing for the initial investment.
It is important to note that fees paid to Pump It Up are generally non-refundable, except for the initial franchise fee, which may be refundable under certain conditions outlined in Item 5 of the FDD. The cost of leasehold improvements can vary significantly based on the site's condition and location, and whether the landlord provides a tenant finish allowance. Franchisees are required to purchase arena equipment and safety mats from approved vendors. The start-up package includes essential items, but additional purchases may be necessary if the premises exceed standard specifications. Overall, understanding these detailed cost components is crucial for anyone considering a Pump It Up franchise.