Fun Bus vs Tumbles Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fun Bus vs Tumbles including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Tumbles Franchise
Investment $85,500 - $160,500$212,500 - $414,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$42,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20001988
Year Franchised 20031993
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Tumbles Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Tumbles Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Tumbles Franchise
Training --
Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Tumbles Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Fun Bus

It's more than an bus. It's an experience...Fun Bus is THE children's "FUN Fitness Program", with a low-cost, highly profitable operating system offering a FUN time, FUN talk and a FUN experience for everyone. The Company's foundation is solid and based on our experienced and dedicated people. We are the first to make this type of business affordable, and for that reason, our group of Franchisees will be at the forefront of an industry that just now is coming into its own. Presidents Message The children's fitness industry has exploded over the last few years and will continue to grow at a very fast pace. Our franchise package has been developed and designed to respond to childrens' wants and expectations when it comes to fun in a wholesome SAFE place. We are a new industry much like the sub sandwich shops industry was 15 years ago. As a Fun Bus Franchisee you will be in on the ground floor and staking your claim in this billion dollar industry. The Friendship Factory commitment to value and concern for safety will give you the foundation you could not possibly get - until now! A Dynamic Plan for Your Growth. By focusing our energies on quality, Fun Bus operating plan is enabling our Franchisees to increase sales, lower costs and increase cash flow, placing you in an even stronger position to succeed. In Numbers there is Strength. By becoming one of our Franchisees, you join an elite group chosen for their ability, knowledge, and a sincere desire to grow professionally. By grouping together, the benefit of numbers takes effect. This tremendous power gives you the advantage in purchasing and advertising. This strength is more important today than ever before.

About Tumbles

Tumbles is a growing kids’ gym and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) franchise. Our mission is both simple and ambitious: Shaping the minds and bodies of the future. Based on developmental milestones, our proven programs encourage kids to get active, take measured risks, explore independently, and interact with their peers in a fun, safe and clean environment.