Busy Bee Jumpers officially launched its franchise opportunity in 2025, and within just 30 days, three franchisees had signed on and opened for business, quickly securing steady weekend bookings. While the brand has operated successfully for over 27 years, this first group of franchisees allowed Busy Bee to fine-tune its model for replication.
From warehouse site selection to acquiring the right inventory — bounce houses, tents, tables, chairs and trucks — the corporate team used their decades of experience to build a comprehensive system, then refined it further based on early franchisee feedback. The result: a franchise model that’s both proven and adaptable.
Now, the franchisor is offering the opportunity for existing party rental operators to convert their independent businesses into franchise locations, giving them access to national brand power and scalable infrastructure without sacrificing what they’ve already built.
“These things take time,” said Sal Longo, owner of Busy Bee Jumpers. “Existing operators across the country already have a facility. They already have some inventory. They already have staff. They already have phone lines, computers and more. So for us to pivot them and essentially almost roll them up under our brand into our offering seems almost like a no-brainer.”
Busy Bee Jumpers offers critical back-end support to help fragmented and independent operators thrive. The brand’s call center, staffed by experienced team members and open seven days a week, assists with phone calls and client communication.
In addition, franchisees benefit from the proven systems Busy Bee Jumpers has developed over the past 27 years in business. When the company officially began franchising, it applied decades of operational knowledge to build a strong foundation, but also continued to evolve. Early feedback from its first three franchisees helped the team further streamline the model for scalability.
“We used to offer such a wide variety of products and stretch ourselves very thin with staffing and logistics, but now that we have a more consolidated model with a more refined inventory package,” Longo said. “We've developed more efficiencies with higher profit margins.”
Busy Bee has also significantly improved its training process, making it faster and more efficient. As a result, customer expectations are consistently exceeded, thanks to the enhanced quality of service. In the past, the company faced operational inefficiencies that sometimes led to mistakes and customer frustration. However, through hard work, patience and perseverance, Busy Bee Jumpers has fine-tuned its operations. Today, the brand’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its consistently five-star reviews.
“Across the board, it's a very consistent operation. There are a lot of efficiencies that we feel we can bring to the bounce house party rental industry — efficiencies that a lot of operators are currently struggling with,” Longo said.
Many operators eventually hit a ceiling in their growth — whether it's at $100,000, $200,000 or $500,000 in revenue — where they struggle to scale beyond that point. Busy Bee understands these pain points firsthand. The leadership team knows what it takes to move past them, including hiring key managers to offload operational responsibilities. This allows owners to focus on growing the business rather than getting stuck working in it.
“I feel that with our 27 years of experience being the industry leader, we can help these operators through these pain points: to add infrastructure, to streamline their inventory, to streamline their processes, streamline their training and allow them to grow from $200,000 to $300,000 in revenue to between $600,000 and $1 million,” Longo said.
The franchise has seen top-performing territories generate over $1 million in revenue, even in markets with fewer than 500,000 people. This proves that with the right systems and support in place, there’s a significant opportunity for growth.
Notably, the conversion plan at Busy Bee Jumpers includes 0% royalties on the businesses that operators have already built. The goal is to reward their hard work, not take away from it. By offering this deal, the brand aims to demonstrate the value of its call center, operational systems and inventory support.
“We want a couple of these early adopters to feel that this is a very equitable relationship. Not only are we going to elevate their existing operation but elevate our brand as a whole so that we can all have future success,” Longo said.
One of the strongest aspects of Busy Bee Jumpers’ conversion model is its ability to drive long-term customer loyalty through a subscription-style rental experience. In 2024, over 70% of all rentals came from repeat clients. This repeat business dramatically lowers customer acquisition costs year after year.
“A lot of operators struggle to realize the lifetime value of a client,” Longo said. “At Busy Bee, we know that our clients are going to spend a minimum of $1,500 through their life cycle with us, based on the inventory that we supply them.”
Busy Bee Jumpers offers a powerful operating platform that includes proprietary technology, such as a driver app with text-based client communication — a true game changer for the business.
“We executed over 15,000 events in 2024, and when we implemented that technology, it was able to improve our efficiencies dramatically,” Longo said.
Franchisees also benefit from a call center that operates seven days a week, providing behind-the-scenes support for managing and reserving orders. In addition, Busy Bee Jumpers has developed one of the most effective digital marketing campaigns in the party rental industry. This nationally recognized strategy has generated millions of dollars in revenue within just six months in the Northeast, and franchisees will gain access to the same proven tools that have driven the brand’s rapid growth.
Another key differentiator, especially for smaller operators, is Busy Bee’s intentional approach to inventory. Rather than chasing trends or constantly cycling in new products, the brand places an emphasis on efficiency and reliability by focusing on items that have proven successful over nearly three decades of service.
“Our streamlined inventory system leads to higher product utilization,” Longo said. “We know that these are true, time-tested products that the clients — the end users, that we've been servicing for 27 years — want. That demand keeps overhead low.”
For operators concerned about losing their freedom by joining a franchise, Busy Bee Jumpers offers a very different reality. In fact, the brand believes franchisees will gain their freedom back.
“By having the back-of-house support and the standardized operations that Busy Bee has created, franchisees will have more freedom,” Longo said. “I can tell you firsthand, I did not have freedom for many, many years. I was constantly working in my business — seven days a week, 15-hour days — and I loved it. It's a passion of mine. But at the same time, I have a family at home. I want to be there for the moments and the memorable events with them.”
Longo believes franchising has the potential to transform and legitimize the party rental industry. Right now, many still view bounce house operators as small, mom-and-pop businesses with limited infrastructure or support. Busy Bee Jumpers aims to change that perception.
“Busy Bee has grown to become a reputable-sized brand, nationally recognized as one of the largest Bounce House operators in the country,” Longo said. “I truly believe that this will revolutionize the industry and move it forward by putting so much credibility behind it.”
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/busybeejumpers.
Busy Bee Jumpers
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Independent party rental operators can find new buzz in Busy Bee’s franchise system, where 25+ years of bounce house success meets modern tech, scalable systems and support.
Busy Bee Jumpers officially launched its franchise opportunity in 2025, and within just 30 days, three franchisees had signed on and opened for business, quickly securing steady weekend bookings. While the brand has operated successfully for over 27 years, this first group of franchisees allowed Busy Bee to fine-tune its model for replication.
From warehouse site selection to acquiring the right inventory — bounce houses, tents, tables, chairs and trucks — the corporate team used their decades of experience to build a comprehensive system, then refined it further based on early franchisee feedback. The result: a franchise model that’s both proven and adaptable.
Now, the franchisor is offering the opportunity for existing party rental operators to convert their independent businesses into franchise locations, giving them access to national brand power and scalable infrastructure without sacrificing what they’ve already built.
“These things take time,” said Sal Longo, owner of Busy Bee Jumpers. “Existing operators across the country already have a facility. They already have some inventory. They already have staff. They already have phone lines, computers and more. So for us to pivot them and essentially almost roll them up under our brand into our offering seems almost like a no-brainer.”
Busy Bee Jumpers offers critical back-end support to help fragmented and independent operators thrive. The brand’s call center, staffed by experienced team members and open seven days a week, assists with phone calls and client communication.
In addition, franchisees benefit from the proven systems Busy Bee Jumpers has developed over the past 27 years in business. When the company officially began franchising, it applied decades of operational knowledge to build a strong foundation, but also continued to evolve. Early feedback from its first three franchisees helped the team further streamline the model for scalability.
“We used to offer such a wide variety of products and stretch ourselves very thin with staffing and logistics, but now that we have a more consolidated model with a more refined inventory package,” Longo said. “We've developed more efficiencies with higher profit margins.”
Busy Bee has also significantly improved its training process, making it faster and more efficient. As a result, customer expectations are consistently exceeded, thanks to the enhanced quality of service. In the past, the company faced operational inefficiencies that sometimes led to mistakes and customer frustration. However, through hard work, patience and perseverance, Busy Bee Jumpers has fine-tuned its operations. Today, the brand’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its consistently five-star reviews.
“Across the board, it's a very consistent operation. There are a lot of efficiencies that we feel we can bring to the bounce house party rental industry — efficiencies that a lot of operators are currently struggling with,” Longo said.
Many operators eventually hit a ceiling in their growth — whether it's at $100,000, $200,000 or $500,000 in revenue — where they struggle to scale beyond that point. Busy Bee understands these pain points firsthand. The leadership team knows what it takes to move past them, including hiring key managers to offload operational responsibilities. This allows owners to focus on growing the business rather than getting stuck working in it.
“I feel that with our 27 years of experience being the industry leader, we can help these operators through these pain points: to add infrastructure, to streamline their inventory, to streamline their processes, streamline their training and allow them to grow from $200,000 to $300,000 in revenue to between $600,000 and $1 million,” Longo said.
The franchise has seen top-performing territories generate over $1 million in revenue, even in markets with fewer than 500,000 people. This proves that with the right systems and support in place, there’s a significant opportunity for growth.
Notably, the conversion plan at Busy Bee Jumpers includes 0% royalties on the businesses that operators have already built. The goal is to reward their hard work, not take away from it. By offering this deal, the brand aims to demonstrate the value of its call center, operational systems and inventory support.
“We want a couple of these early adopters to feel that this is a very equitable relationship. Not only are we going to elevate their existing operation but elevate our brand as a whole so that we can all have future success,” Longo said.
One of the strongest aspects of Busy Bee Jumpers’ conversion model is its ability to drive long-term customer loyalty through a subscription-style rental experience. In 2024, over 70% of all rentals came from repeat clients. This repeat business dramatically lowers customer acquisition costs year after year.
“A lot of operators struggle to realize the lifetime value of a client,” Longo said. “At Busy Bee, we know that our clients are going to spend a minimum of $1,500 through their life cycle with us, based on the inventory that we supply them.”
Busy Bee Jumpers offers a powerful operating platform that includes proprietary technology, such as a driver app with text-based client communication — a true game changer for the business.
“We executed over 15,000 events in 2024, and when we implemented that technology, it was able to improve our efficiencies dramatically,” Longo said.
Franchisees also benefit from a call center that operates seven days a week, providing behind-the-scenes support for managing and reserving orders. In addition, Busy Bee Jumpers has developed one of the most effective digital marketing campaigns in the party rental industry. This nationally recognized strategy has generated millions of dollars in revenue within just six months in the Northeast, and franchisees will gain access to the same proven tools that have driven the brand’s rapid growth.
Another key differentiator, especially for smaller operators, is Busy Bee’s intentional approach to inventory. Rather than chasing trends or constantly cycling in new products, the brand places an emphasis on efficiency and reliability by focusing on items that have proven successful over nearly three decades of service.
“Our streamlined inventory system leads to higher product utilization,” Longo said. “We know that these are true, time-tested products that the clients — the end users, that we've been servicing for 27 years — want. That demand keeps overhead low.”
For operators concerned about losing their freedom by joining a franchise, Busy Bee Jumpers offers a very different reality. In fact, the brand believes franchisees will gain their freedom back.
“By having the back-of-house support and the standardized operations that Busy Bee has created, franchisees will have more freedom,” Longo said. “I can tell you firsthand, I did not have freedom for many, many years. I was constantly working in my business — seven days a week, 15-hour days — and I loved it. It's a passion of mine. But at the same time, I have a family at home. I want to be there for the moments and the memorable events with them.”
Longo believes franchising has the potential to transform and legitimize the party rental industry. Right now, many still view bounce house operators as small, mom-and-pop businesses with limited infrastructure or support. Busy Bee Jumpers aims to change that perception.
“Busy Bee has grown to become a reputable-sized brand, nationally recognized as one of the largest Bounce House operators in the country,” Longo said. “I truly believe that this will revolutionize the industry and move it forward by putting so much credibility behind it.”
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/busybeejumpers.
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