Rafiki vs Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Rafiki vs Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Rafiki Franchise	Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Franchise
Investment	$261,450 - $402,667	$1,300,829 - $2,765,428
Franchise Fee	N/A	$60,000
Royalty Fee	5%	6%
Advertising Fee	-	2%
Year Founded	-	2004
Year Franchised	-	2009
Term Of Agreement	5years+5+5+5	10 years + 10
Term Of Agreement	5years+5+5+5	10 years + 10
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Rafiki Franchise	Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Franchise
Experience	-	Strong business acumen and previous ownership experience are critical, along with knowledge of financial analysis, operations, customer service, and management. Experience in our industry is not essential. What you do need is a commitment to providing an outstanding experience to every Sky Zone guest.
Financing Options
	Rafiki Franchise	Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	No/Yes
Start-up Costs	-/-	No/Yes
Equipment	-/-	No/Yes
Inventory	-/-	No/Yes
Receivables	-/-	No/Yes
Payroll	-/-	No/Yes
Training & Support
	Rafiki Franchise	Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Franchise
Training	The initial training covers all material aspects of the operation of a RAFIKI franchise and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training.	On-The-Job Training: 27+ hours Classroom Training: 46+ hours
Support	-	You and your key managers will receive both classroom and on-the-job training in Los Angeles for approximately one week. You will also receive three days of on-site training at your own location around the time of your opening. A Franchise Performance Coach is assigned to your location to provide ongoing support and training. You will have access to the Sky Zone trademarks, approved suppliers, the Confidential Operations Manual, and our exclusive equipment and operational tools. We provide: Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing	-	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations	-	Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 40 - 80
Expansion Plans
	Rafiki Franchise	Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	Yes

Company Overviews

About Rafiki

Jambo Rafiki! Welcome the opportunity of a lifetime. Have you always wanted to make a positive impact on the children and families in your community? Well here's your chance! We are offering franchises nationwide and looking for the right people who want to own an exciting, healthy, fun and wholesome business in the children's amusement industry. Rafiki also offers a healthy deli and full coffee bar! This is a very exciting time for our company and we are so glad that you have taken the time to learn more about owning and operating your own Rafiki-Where Friends Play center. Rafiki is a fantastic opportunity to use your creative outgoing spirit to build a future of independence, flexibility and pride of ownership for you and your family. We fully understand that our success is directly tied to your success. That is why we are committed to helping you every step of the way. From the moment you join our organization, we will train you in every aspect of owning and operating your Rafiki play facility. We will assist you in selecting a location, and walk with you through every step of the way to opening your facility. Once your facility is open we will provide you with on-going support and supply you with proven marketing tools and materials. Together, we will build and grow your Rafiki! Now is the time to get in on the ground floor of this awesome opportunity before all available franchises in your area have been awarded. Own a RAFIKI Child Entertainment Franchise Business. Contact us!

About Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

Sky Zone is the creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing courts, designed by top engineers, welders and carpenters. It's a concept so unique, it was awarded a U.S. Patent (#5,624,122). When our affiliate opened the first Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in 2004 (then known as SkyMania Fun Center in Las Vegas), we didn't just launch a business, we launched an industry! Since then we have opened over 30 parks across the U.S. and Canada and have enjoyed SOARING media coverage, awards, and tremendous popularity as we revolutionize a brand new way to move! Today, we continue to look for forward thinking franchise partners who want a business, lifestyle and career centered on 'ACTIVE FUN!'

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Ranked #53 Top Franchises 500 List Entrepreneur - 2017
"Fastest Growing Franchise"Franchise Times - 2017
One of "America's Most Promising Companies"Forbes - 2015, 2014, 2013

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