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HQ-led decisions

FunBox

Youth services

FunBox is a youth-services franchise with 28 total units, 27 of which are franchised. The 2026 FDD names ROLLER and Xola as mandated systems, and Item 8 requires franchisees to buy from designated suppliers, including the franchisor and its affiliate Giant Inflatable Systems. Software vendors should target HQ decision-makers, as the franchisor controls technology mandates and supplier approvals.

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Total units
28
27 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
-6.897%
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
—
Item 19
Royalty
8% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
—
percentage component
Initial fee
—
per unit
Investment range
$855K–$1.63M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Franchisor controlled
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

8% component; full terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

2 technology requirements are recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.

ROLLERROLLER
Mandatory
POSItem 8

Maintenance, Service and Support Contracts. We may require you to maintain maintenance contracts or service contracts on all equipment and machinery designated by us (the cost may vary based on the items and the contract you select) and we will have the right to designate the vendor(s) for those contracts. We may also require you to maintain a contract(s), or participate in any of our contracts, with third-party(ies) offering customer service, shopper experience, food safety or other service programs designed to audit, survey, evaluate or inspect business operations. We have the right to specify the third party(ies) and the required level of participation in such programs. You will be responsible for the cost of maintaining these contracts and/or participating in these programs. Currently we require that you use Roller, Xola and/or Square. Procedure for Supplier Approval. If (i) you wish to purchase any item from a supplier (manufacturer or distributor) we have not previously approved or an item that does not comply with our standards and specifications and (ii) the item has not been designed by us to be exclusively supplied by a designated supplier(s), you must first submit to us a written request for approval. We will establish a procedure for submitting these requests. We will require the proposed supplier to provide us with certain financial and operational information and other information regarding the supplier and the items to be approved. In addition, the proposed supplier must permit our representatives to inspect its facilities (e.g. business

XolaXola
Mandatory
BookingItem 8

Maintenance, Service and Support Contracts. We may require you to maintain maintenance contracts or service contracts on all equipment and machinery designated by us (the cost may vary based on the items and the contract you select) and we will have the right to designate the vendor(s) for those contracts. We may also require you to maintain a contract(s), or participate in any of our contracts, with third-party(ies) offering customer service, shopper experience, food safety or other service programs designed to audit, survey, evaluate or inspect business operations. We have the right to specify the third party(ies) and the required level of participation in such programs. You will be responsible for the cost of maintaining these contracts and/or participating in these programs. Currently we require that you use Roller, Xola and/or Square. Procedure for Supplier Approval. If (i) you wish to purchase any item from a supplier (manufacturer or distributor) we have not previously approved or an item that does not comply with our standards and specifications and (ii) the item has not been designed by us to be exclusively supplied by a designated supplier(s), you must first submit to us a written request for approval. We will establish a procedure for submitting these requests. We will require the proposed supplier to provide us with certain financial and operational information and other information regarding the supplier and the items to be approved. In addition, the proposed supplier must permit our representatives to inspect its facilities (e.g. business

FacebookMeta
MarketingItem 11

You may not design, develop or host a website, or any web page, or use any domain name or email address containing the marks or regarding the franchised business other than as approved or required by us. We or our affiliates may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tik Tok, etc.), applications, keyword or Google AdWords purchasing programs, accounts with websites featuring gift certificates or discounted coupons (such as Groupon, Living Social, etc.), mobile applications, or other means of digital advertising on the Internet or any electronic communications network (collectively, “Digital Marketing”) that are intended to promote the Proprietary Marks, your FunBox Business, and the entire network of franchised businesses. We will have the sole right to control all aspects of any Digital Marketing, including those related to your FunBox Business. Unless we provide written consent, you are prohibited from conducting or participating, either directly or indirectly, in any Digital Marketing that utilizes the Marks or is related to the franchised business. If we do permit you to conduct any Digital Marketing, you must (i) comply with any standards or content requirements that we establish periodically and must immediately modify or delete any Digital Marketing that we determine, in our sole discretion, is not compliant with such standards or content requirements. We may withdraw our approval for any Digital Marketing at any time. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operating Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement – Section 11.8.1)

Google AdsGoogle
MarketingItem 11

You may not design, develop or host a website, or any web page, or use any domain name or email address containing the marks or regarding the franchised business other than as approved or required by us. We or our affiliates may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tik Tok, etc.), applications, keyword or Google AdWords purchasing programs, accounts with websites featuring gift certificates or discounted coupons (such as Groupon, Living Social, etc.), mobile applications, or other means of digital advertising on the Internet or any electronic communications network (collectively, “Digital Marketing”) that are intended to promote the Proprietary Marks, your FunBox Business, and the entire network of franchised businesses. We will have the sole right to control all aspects of any Digital Marketing, including those related to your FunBox Business. Unless we provide written consent, you are prohibited from conducting or participating, either directly or indirectly, in any Digital Marketing that utilizes the Marks or is related to the franchised business. If we do permit you to conduct any Digital Marketing, you must (i) comply with any standards or content requirements that we establish periodically and must immediately modify or delete any Digital Marketing that we determine, in our sole discretion, is not compliant with such standards or content requirements. We may withdraw our approval for any Digital Marketing at any time. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operating Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement – Section 11.8.1)

InstagramMeta
MarketingItem 11

You may not design, develop or host a website, or any web page, or use any domain name or email address containing the marks or regarding the franchised business other than as approved or required by us. We or our affiliates may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tik Tok, etc.), applications, keyword or Google AdWords purchasing programs, accounts with websites featuring gift certificates or discounted coupons (such as Groupon, Living Social, etc.), mobile applications, or other means of digital advertising on the Internet or any electronic communications network (collectively, “Digital Marketing”) that are intended to promote the Proprietary Marks, your FunBox Business, and the entire network of franchised businesses. We will have the sole right to control all aspects of any Digital Marketing, including those related to your FunBox Business. Unless we provide written consent, you are prohibited from conducting or participating, either directly or indirectly, in any Digital Marketing that utilizes the Marks or is related to the franchised business. If we do permit you to conduct any Digital Marketing, you must (i) comply with any standards or content requirements that we establish periodically and must immediately modify or delete any Digital Marketing that we determine, in our sole discretion, is not compliant with such standards or content requirements. We may withdraw our approval for any Digital Marketing at any time. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operating Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement – Section 11.8.1)

PinterestPinterest
MarketingItem 11

You may not design, develop or host a website, or any web page, or use any domain name or email address containing the marks or regarding the franchised business other than as approved or required by us. We or our affiliates may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tik Tok, etc.), applications, keyword or Google AdWords purchasing programs, accounts with websites featuring gift certificates or discounted coupons (such as Groupon, Living Social, etc.), mobile applications, or other means of digital advertising on the Internet or any electronic communications network (collectively, “Digital Marketing”) that are intended to promote the Proprietary Marks, your FunBox Business, and the entire network of franchised businesses. We will have the sole right to control all aspects of any Digital Marketing, including those related to your FunBox Business. Unless we provide written consent, you are prohibited from conducting or participating, either directly or indirectly, in any Digital Marketing that utilizes the Marks or is related to the franchised business. If we do permit you to conduct any Digital Marketing, you must (i) comply with any standards or content requirements that we establish periodically and must immediately modify or delete any Digital Marketing that we determine, in our sole discretion, is not compliant with such standards or content requirements. We may withdraw our approval for any Digital Marketing at any time. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operating Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement – Section 11.8.1)

TwitterX
MarketingItem 11

You may not design, develop or host a website, or any web page, or use any domain name or email address containing the marks or regarding the franchised business other than as approved or required by us. We or our affiliates may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tik Tok, etc.), applications, keyword or Google AdWords purchasing programs, accounts with websites featuring gift certificates or discounted coupons (such as Groupon, Living Social, etc.), mobile applications, or other means of digital advertising on the Internet or any electronic communications network (collectively, “Digital Marketing”) that are intended to promote the Proprietary Marks, your FunBox Business, and the entire network of franchised businesses. We will have the sole right to control all aspects of any Digital Marketing, including those related to your FunBox Business. Unless we provide written consent, you are prohibited from conducting or participating, either directly or indirectly, in any Digital Marketing that utilizes the Marks or is related to the franchised business. If we do permit you to conduct any Digital Marketing, you must (i) comply with any standards or content requirements that we establish periodically and must immediately modify or delete any Digital Marketing that we determine, in our sole discretion, is not compliant with such standards or content requirements. We may withdraw our approval for any Digital Marketing at any time. Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you may not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet. If such approval is granted by us, you must: (i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operating Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement – Section 11.8.1)

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

22 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 8 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?

Yes

Item 11

We reserve the right to have independent access to any data you collect electronically.

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Item 6

Audits You must reimburse us As Incurred You must submit to us for audit costs your sales reports, including the charges quarterly and annual of any independent financial statements, and accountant and the tax returns on the schedule travel expenses, room, we specify.

How the franchisor buys

Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?

Yes

Item 8

We may designate, at any time, a single or multiple suppliers for these items and require you to purchase exclusively from such designated supplier or suppliers, which exclusive designated supplier(s) may be us or an affiliate of ours.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

For fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, we received $27,301.48 as rebates from suppliers.

Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?

5

Item 8

We estimate that purchases and leases made by you from designated or approved suppliers, or according to our standards and specifications, represents 20% to 30% (for indoor parks) or 60% to 70% (for outdoor parks) of your total cost of establishing, and approximately 5% to 10% of the total cost of operating, your…

Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?

Yes

Item 8

The proposed supplier or you must pay, in advance, a fee not to exceed the reasonable cost of any evaluation, testing, and inspections we undertake.

Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?

Yes

Item 8

If (i) you wish to purchase any item from a supplier (manufacturer or distributor) we have not previously approved or an item that does not comply with our standards and specifications and (ii) the item has not been designed by us to be exclusively supplied by a designated supplier(s), you must first submit to us a…

Communications

Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?

Yes

Item 17

Franchisee’s obligations on §18 You must cease representing yourself as a termination/non-renewal Franchisee; cease using our Marks and System; immediately pay what you owe us pursuant to the Franchise Agreement; immediately return all materials, whether in print or digital format, provided to you by us, including…

Franchise management

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Item 6

We may audit board, and your books, business compensation of our records, sales reports, employees incurred in financial statements, connection with the merchant processing audit. accounts and records, and tax returns at any time during business hours upon reasonable notice.

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Item 11

We may modify the Manual from time to time, but these modifications will not alter your status and rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement.

Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?

Yes

Item 11

Site Selection You must obtain and maintain a site acceptable to us for your FunBox Business.

Marketing

Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?

Yes

Item 11

(i) establish and operate such Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Operating Manual or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s).

Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?

Yes

Item 11

(Franchise Agreement – Section 11.8.1) Grand Opening Advertising If your Franchise Location is an indoor location, you must spend at least $20,000 to conduct Grand Opening Advertising in your territory.

Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?

Yes

Item 11

If you operate an Indoor Park, you are required to engage in local advertising and you are required to spend the greater of $1,000 per month or 2% of your monthly Gross Revenue on local marketing.

Operations

Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?

Yes

Item 8

You must purchase all games, inflatable and play equipment, food products, supplies, ingredients, machinery, systems, furnishings, merchandise, employee uniforms, goods, fixtures, inventory, paper products, packaging, and other items used, sold, displayed or distributed in your FunBox Business (i) in compliance with…

Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

You must purchase all games, inflatable and play equipment, food products, supplies, ingredients, machinery, systems, furnishings, merchandise, employee uniforms, goods, fixtures, inventory, paper products, packaging, and other items used, sold, displayed or distributed in your FunBox Business (i) in compliance with…

Payments

Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 8

Currently we require that you use Roller, Xola and/or Square.

Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?

Yes

Item 6

ITEM 6. OTHER FEES Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Royalty Fee You will pay to us 8% The Royalty Fee will Payments will begin on of your Gross Revenue be paid directly from and will be prorated from for the preceding the third party tickets the date the Franchise month as a Royalty and/or CC vendor or opens for…

People

Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 8

You must purchase all games, inflatable and play equipment, food products, supplies, ingredients, machinery, systems, furnishings, merchandise, employee uniforms, goods, fixtures, inventory, paper products, packaging, and other items used, sold, displayed or distributed in your FunBox Business (i) in compliance with…

Point of sale

Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 8

Currently we require that you use Roller, Xola and/or Square.

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

We reserve the right to have independent access to any data you collect electronically.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Item 6

Additional Training Up to $1,000 per day Before training This payment may be plus all travel expenses made by automatic account withdrawal or other automatic processes we specify in the Operations Manual.

The filing answers no to 4 questions
  • Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
  • Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
  • Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 11
  • Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?

The vendor opportunity at FunBox

FunBox operates 28 total units, 27 of which are franchised. Franchised outlets declined 6.897% year over year. The FDD makes a financial performance representation in Item 19, but no average figure is stated here.

Who controls software purchasing

Item 2 names Laurence Hallier (President and Founder), Antonio Nieves (Vice President and Co-Founder), Suat Gokmen (President of Real Estate and Franchising), and Randon Hansen (In-House Legal Counsel and Co-Founder). The franchisor controls technology mandates and supplier approvals, so software vendors should target HQ decision-makers.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required

Item 8 mandates ROLLER and Xola. The FDD states: "Specifically, you must obtain any software program designated by us for use in the operation of your FunBox Business." It also requires franchisees to install, at their expense, the necessary computer hardware and software to provide the franchisor with full and direct electronic access to all data, software systems, and related information. The FDD names Facebook, Google Ads, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter in Item 11.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 uses designated suppliers only. Franchisees must purchase all games, inflatable and play equipment, food products, supplies, ingredients, machinery, systems, furnishings, merchandise, employee uniforms, goods, fixtures, inventory, paper products, packaging, and other items from suppliers designated or approved in writing by the franchisor. FunBox branded merchandise and printed materials must be purchased from the franchisor. Giant Inflatable Systems, LLC is the sole supplier for inflatable amusement park and related equipment. Franchisees may propose a supplier for approval, but the franchisor may deny approval for any reason. Initial terms are 10 years, with a successor term of 10 years upon renewal. Renewal requires signing the then-current franchise agreement, which may contain materially different terms.

How to read the FunBox FDD

The embedded PDF viewer below contains FunBox's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Review Item 8 for supplier restrictions, Item 11 for technology and training requirements, Item 17 for renewal terms, and Item 19 for financial performance representations. For a ranked target list of franchise systems, talk to FranCloud.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

FunBox, answered from the filing

The FDD names Laurence Hallier (President and Founder), Antonio Nieves (Vice President and Co-Founder), Suat Gokmen (President of Real Estate and Franchising), and Randon Hansen (In-House Legal Counsel and Co-Founder). The franchisor controls technology mandates and supplier approvals, so HQ is the primary buying center.
ROLLER and Xola are mandated in Item 8. Facebook, Google Ads, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter are named in Item 11. The FDD also states franchisees must obtain any software program designated by the franchisor and install hardware/software for direct electronic access to all data.
FunBox has 28 total units: 27 franchised and 1 company-owned. Franchised outlets declined 6.897% year over year.
Item 8 uses designated suppliers only. Franchisees must buy all games, inflatables, food, supplies, systems, and other items from suppliers designated or approved in writing by the franchisor. FunBox branded merchandise must be purchased from the franchisor, and Giant Inflatable Systems, LLC is the sole supplier for inflatable equipment.
Initial franchise terms are 10 years, with a successor term of 10 years upon renewal. Renewal requires signing the then-current franchise agreement, which may contain materially different terms. Contract windows may align with new franchise openings or renewal cycles.
The embedded PDF viewer below contains FunBox's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Review Items 8, 11, and 17 for supplier, technology, and renewal terms.
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