Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis
TourScale Franchising, LLC franchises mobile entertainment tour businesses under the brands Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis, allowing franchisees to operate tours using pedal-powered land vehicles, pedal-powered water vessels, or motorized water vessels. Franchisees provide group entertainment experiences, often involving passengers pedaling while enjoying BYOB, merchandise, and related services, following the franchisor's system for operations, training, and marketing. The target market is the general public seeking fun social outings in urban and waterfront areas.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $200/mo technology fee (optional customer service $249-$1,999/mo)
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Actual gross sales data collected from 49 franchisee-owned units and 10 company-owned outlets in the Tourscale franchise system. All data represents assets that have been in use for at least 12 months where the business operated for a full season.
* The document provides financial performance representations for individual brands (Trolley Pub, Paddle Pub, Tiki Pub, Cruisin' Tikis) and further segmented by passenger capacity (e.g., 15 Passenger, 16 Passenger, Per Seat) for franchisee-owned units. However, the number of units corresponding to each specific brand or passenger configuration is not provided, making it impossible to calculate a single weighted average for the overall 'average_gross_revenue', 'median_gross_revenue', 'revenue_top_quartile', or 'revenue_bottom_quartile' across all 49 franchised units. No explicit overall average for all franchised units was found.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis Compares to Other Entertainment & Recreation Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Entertainment & Recreation
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis Current | $106K - $683K | $50K | 6.0% | 25 |
| CARD MY YARD | $10K - $19K | $9K | 25.0% | 505 |
| AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC | $22K - $31K | $10K | 20.0% | 334 |
| PAINTING WITH A TWIST | $119K - $256K | $25K | 6.0% | 219 |
| URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK | $3.1M - $8.4M | $100K | 7.0% | 193 |
| D-Bat | $536K - $1.0M | $45K | 40.0% | 170 |
Entertainment & Recreation Average 23 franchises | $687K - $1.7M | $47K | 10.2% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 23 Entertainment & Recreation franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis franchisees (2023 - 2023)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis franchise ranges from $105,769 to $682,650. This includes a franchise fee of $49,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
How many Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis has 25 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2020.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis franchises. Historical data shows 1 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis franchisees, with an average loan amount of $172,000. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis a good franchise to buy?
Trolley Pub, Trolley Party, Tiki Pub, Paddle Pub, and Cruisin' Tikis shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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