About The White Bounce House Franchise
The White Bounce House is a luxury inflatable entertainment party rental franchise delivering premium, custom bounce houses and marquee letters for corporate events, private celebrations, and other special occasions.
Franchising since 2022, the brand caters to a high end clientele seeking unique, Instagram worthy entertainment options that elevate any event.
The initial franchise fee is $15,000.
The White Bounce House Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of your quarterly Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 0-3% of your Gross Sales (National Marketing Contribution), 1-2% of your Gross Sales (Local Advertising) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $40,750 – $108,250 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $41K–$108K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of your quarterly Gross Sales) and marketing fee (0-3% of your Gross Sales (National Marketing Contribution), 1-2% of your Gross Sales (Local Advertising)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Initial Inventory of Bounce Houses and Equipment | $8,850 | $24,000 |
| Optional Marquee Letters | $0 | $40,000 |
| Vehicle | $400 | $750 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Insurance | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Permits and Licenses | $0 | $500 |
| Accounting and Legal Fees | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Travel and living expenses while training | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $10,000 | $15,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $50 a month |
| Audit Fee | Understated amounts, plus interest, plus amount of audit fees and related expenses |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | 5% or $50, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law. |
| Interest (on overdue amounts) | Lower of 1.5% per month or the highest commercial interest rate allowed by law |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Supplier Review Fee | $500 |
| Additional Training | $500 per day, plus expenses |
| Late fees and interest charges on late payments | $100 plus 1.5% of the amount due or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is greater. |
| Co-op Contributions | As determined by the Co-op, not to exceed 1% of your Gross Sales |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately one week (1.4 classroom hours) |
| Classroom Training | 1.4 |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 |
| Training Location | at our headquarters or another location that we designate, or other locations around the country. |
| Additional Training | We do not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, but we have the right to do so in the future. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | Your franchise agreement will specify a territory, which we will define by specific boundaries, such as counties or other political boundaries, streets, geographical features, zip codes, or trade areas (the “Territory”). We will designate the Territory, in our sole discretion, during the site confirmation process based upon the number of households, traffic count, foot traffic, competition, accessibility of the location, population density and other demographic factors. Because each location is different, the Territory for each White Bounce House franchise will differ in size. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from signing the Franchise Agreement |
| Renewal Term | Up to two successor franchise terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | You must give us 180 days prior written notice; have complied with all material terms and conditions of your current Franchise Agreement; paid all monetary obligations owed to us; agree in writing to update your Franchised Business; you and your principals sign a general release of any claims against us (subject to applicable state law); and sign our then-current standard Franchise Agreement. The then-current form of Franchise Agreement may contain terms and conditions materially different from those in your previous franchise agreement, such as different fee requirements and territorial rights. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | You are in full compliance with the franchise agreement, you have no uncured defaults, and all your debts and financial obligations to us and our affiliates are current; you provide us with all information we may require concerning the proposed transaction (including a copy of the purchase agreement and all related documents), and the proposed transferee; we are satisfied that the proposed transferee (and if the proposed transferee is an entity, all holders of any interest in such entity) meets all of the requirements for our new franchisees, including, but not limited to, good reputation and character, business experience, and financial strength, credit rating and liquidity, and that the sale price is not excessive; you sign a written agreement in a form satisfactory to us in which you and your investors covenant to observe all applicable post-term obligations and covenants contained in the franchise agreement and release us and our affiliates from any claims you may have against us, or any further obligations we may have to you; the proposed transferee enters into a new franchise agreement with us, on the terms we then generally offer to new franchisees (including fees payable and size of territory); provided, however, that no new initial franchise fee will be required to be paid, and further provided that the term of that franchise agreement, unless otherwise agreed, will be the remaining term of your franchise agreement; the proposed transferee agrees in writing to perform such maintenance, remodeling and re-equipping of your Franchised Location that we determine necessary to bring your Franchised Location in compliance with our then-current standards, including any updates to your technology and security equipment that we determine necessary; prior to the date of the proposed transfer, the proposed transferee’s Designated Principal successfully completes such training and instruction as we deem necessary; you and all holders of an interest in you sign a general release (subject to applicable state law), in the form prescribed by us, releasing, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all claims that you or any of your investors may have against us and our affiliates, including our and their respective shareholders, officers, directors and employees, in both their individual and corporate capacities; and prior to the transfer, you pay us a transfer fee of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). |
| Termination for Cause | The Franchise Agreement permits us to terminate it for cause during their terms and before expiration. Causes include failure to construct/remodel/operate within 12 months, failure to pay monies owed, threat to public health/safety, selling non-approved products, or continuing violation of applicable law. Non-curable defaults include liquidation/dissolution, unauthorized transfer, fraudulent conduct, or material impairment of goodwill. |
| Non-Compete Period | two (2) years after the transfer by you, or the expiration or termination of this Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | You will not, directly or indirectly for a period of two (2) years after the transfer by you, or the expiration or termination of this Agreement, on your own account or as an employee, consultant, partner, officer, director, shareholder, lender, or joint venturer of any other person, firm, entity, partnership, corporation or company, own, operate, lease to or lease from, franchise, conduct, engage in, be connected with, have any interest in or assist any person or entity that derives more than ten percent (10%) of its revenue from The White Bounce House related products and/or services, which is located within the Territory or within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of any White Bounce House business, whether owned by us, our affiliates, or a franchisee, wherever located, whether within the Territory or elsewhere. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | You are permitted to operate your Franchised Business as an absentee owner. You are not required to provide on-premises supervision. However, we recommend that you do. If you are a business entity, you must designate one person who owns at least 10% of your equity interests as your “Designated Principal.” The Designated Principal must have the authority to bind you to obligations relating to the Franchise Agreement. The Franchised Business must be under the direct, on-premises supervision of a manager selected by you and approved by us. |
| Required Suppliers | HoneyBook for POS system, QuickBooks for business accounting. Initial Inventory of Bounce Houses and Equipment from The White Bounce House LLC. Optional Marquee Letters from Socialite LLC. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may have to buy or lease items from the franchisor or a limited group of suppliers the franchisor designates. These items may be more expensive than similar items you could buy on your own. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to designate and require you to use a single supplier for any services, products, equipment, supplies, or materials. You will be required to purchase your Initial Inventory of Bounce Houses from our affiliate, The White Bounce House LLC. You have the option to rent Marquee Letters to your customers. If you choose to rent Marquee Letters, you must purchase the Marquee Letters from our affiliate, Socialite LLC. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Our affiliate, The White Bounce House, LLC, received $26,812 from required franchisee purchases, which represents 18.08% of its total income for the preceding fiscal year of $148,296.46. Otherwise, we did not derive any revenue from required franchisee purchases or rebates, but we reserve the right to do so. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
The White Bounce House Franchise Earnings — Item 19
The White Bounce House does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
The White Bounce House Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
The White Bounce House System Growth
The White Bounce House currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by KEZOS & DUNLAVY Certified Public Accountants & Business Advisors for year ending December 31, 2022.
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