Pump It Up

Item 7 outlines initial investments from $104,200 to $661,190, with a $30,000 franchise fee covering training and site selection for 9,000-11,000 sq ft venues. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalties plus 2% brand fund, standard for entertainment but eating into margins on $735,075 average gross sales and $630,533 median from Item 19 across existing units. No net profit figures are provided, but these grosses suggest potential after covering leases and staffing—though the wide investment range signals variability in buildouts from basic to premium setups.

System health shows contraction from 46 to 42 locations (-9%), with 4 transfers but litigation notes reveal disputes over contracts and competition. SBA data shines: 33 loans averaging $498,824 at a low 6.1% default rate, indicating solid financing access and repayment track record. For investors eyeing family entertainment, the revenue punch is real, but stalled growth and legal friction demand scrutiny—could targeted markets revive it, or is the party winding down?