For Busy Bee Jumpers, the inflatables and party rentals franchise, 2025 was a milestone year. Founder Sal Longo launched the franchise and quickly proved that his two decades of experience, going from a delivery driver to owner, had built a model that truly connects with those who know him best.
“I was so thankful, so blessed, so appreciative that three people with a personal connection to me decided to buy into our franchise system the first year we launched it,” Longo said. “My CFO bought in, the owner of the insurance company that insures us bought a franchise for his son, and a lifelong friend joined as well. That’s instant validation that what I’ve been working on for 20-plus years is working.”
By early summer, all three locations were open and operating successfully, giving the brand a chance to test its systems and optimize marketing before the next season.
“It really gave us motivation and excitement,” Longo said. “The inventory we’ve curated and the marketing we’ve put together are all working. With a little bit of blood, sweat and tears, they will have a ton of success in 2026.”
Longo’s rise from the ground up shapes how he supports new owners today. He understands the value of freedom and balance that business ownership can bring.
“I can speak from this because it’s affected me directly,” he said. “I can attend an event with my daughter or have breakfast with her before preschool. That freedom is infectious, and the early franchisees want to work hard to achieve that same success for their families.”
Mentorship is a big part of that support. Longo can help these early franchisees avoid a lot of mistakes such as overspending, wasted marketing or hiring the wrong people.
That hands-on approach extends into daily communication.
“I love being needed and being a resource to them” Longo said. “I wake up to texts asking about staffing, events, marketing — anything. That direct contact helps them improve and scale their business.”
The same care that defines Busy Bee’s culture shows up in how the business runs. New owners learn directly from the team, gaining hands-on experience with training, marketing and logistics that have been refined over two decades of real-world work.
“The inventory we’ve curated and the marketing we’ve put together are all working,” Longo said. “It’s about delivering family fun while running a serious business.”
With three franchisees launched and four more territories already set for 2026 — southern Connecticut, northern New Jersey, northern Idaho and Spokane, Washington — the momentum shows no sign of slowing. Even before any major marketing campaigns, interest has been organic and strong. One new franchise partner, a longtime SEO professional representing 57 brands nationwide, saw something special in Busy Bee.
“All these organic leads coming in are a huge compliment and a huge blessing,” Longo said. “Now it’s up to me and my team to deliver and prove the system nationwide.”
A conversion program for existing operators is also in development, underscoring Busy Bee’s flexibility and partnership mindset.
“We have a gentleman in California who wants to convert,” Longo said. “We’re learning fast and working to find what’s most advantageous for his client base and future growth.”
Maintaining the brand’s family feel as it scales is a priority.
“Our franchise development rep is in constant contact with owners,” Longo said. “We’re delivering memorable family and community events, so we need staff who are professional and represent our brand consistently. We want people to feel they are our priority every single time they work with Busy Bee Jumpers.”
That commitment to quality extends to training, recruiting and customer experience standards designed to keep the brand’s culture strong as it expands into new markets.
Longo says the brand’s success isn’t defined by the events themselves but by the teamwork and joy behind every one of them.
“This year was exciting, fast-paced, and full of learning,” he said. “You have to be flexible and available. By being on my phone and responding within minutes, I build trust. We also learned how important digital and grassroots marketing are, getting involved in the community, sponsoring local teams and events.”
Busy Bee invites entrepreneurs at any stage to join a franchise network built on community and decades of experience. With growth in Connecticut and New Jersey and new markets on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year for the brand.
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/busy-bee-jumpers.
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As the year wraps up, Busy Bee’s family-driven culture and proven turnkey model fuel rapid franchise growth and prepare for the potential of new territories in Florida and Nevada.
For Busy Bee Jumpers, the inflatables and party rentals franchise, 2025 was a milestone year. Founder Sal Longo launched the franchise and quickly proved that his two decades of experience, going from a delivery driver to owner, had built a model that truly connects with those who know him best.
“I was so thankful, so blessed, so appreciative that three people with a personal connection to me decided to buy into our franchise system the first year we launched it,” Longo said. “My CFO bought in, the owner of the insurance company that insures us bought a franchise for his son, and a lifelong friend joined as well. That’s instant validation that what I’ve been working on for 20-plus years is working.”
By early summer, all three locations were open and operating successfully, giving the brand a chance to test its systems and optimize marketing before the next season.
“It really gave us motivation and excitement,” Longo said. “The inventory we’ve curated and the marketing we’ve put together are all working. With a little bit of blood, sweat and tears, they will have a ton of success in 2026.”
Longo’s rise from the ground up shapes how he supports new owners today. He understands the value of freedom and balance that business ownership can bring.
“I can speak from this because it’s affected me directly,” he said. “I can attend an event with my daughter or have breakfast with her before preschool. That freedom is infectious, and the early franchisees want to work hard to achieve that same success for their families.”
Mentorship is a big part of that support. Longo can help these early franchisees avoid a lot of mistakes such as overspending, wasted marketing or hiring the wrong people.
That hands-on approach extends into daily communication.
“I love being needed and being a resource to them” Longo said. “I wake up to texts asking about staffing, events, marketing — anything. That direct contact helps them improve and scale their business.”
The same care that defines Busy Bee’s culture shows up in how the business runs. New owners learn directly from the team, gaining hands-on experience with training, marketing and logistics that have been refined over two decades of real-world work.
“The inventory we’ve curated and the marketing we’ve put together are all working,” Longo said. “It’s about delivering family fun while running a serious business.”
With three franchisees launched and four more territories already set for 2026 — southern Connecticut, northern New Jersey, northern Idaho and Spokane, Washington — the momentum shows no sign of slowing. Even before any major marketing campaigns, interest has been organic and strong. One new franchise partner, a longtime SEO professional representing 57 brands nationwide, saw something special in Busy Bee.
“All these organic leads coming in are a huge compliment and a huge blessing,” Longo said. “Now it’s up to me and my team to deliver and prove the system nationwide.”
A conversion program for existing operators is also in development, underscoring Busy Bee’s flexibility and partnership mindset.
“We have a gentleman in California who wants to convert,” Longo said. “We’re learning fast and working to find what’s most advantageous for his client base and future growth.”
Maintaining the brand’s family feel as it scales is a priority.
“Our franchise development rep is in constant contact with owners,” Longo said. “We’re delivering memorable family and community events, so we need staff who are professional and represent our brand consistently. We want people to feel they are our priority every single time they work with Busy Bee Jumpers.”
That commitment to quality extends to training, recruiting and customer experience standards designed to keep the brand’s culture strong as it expands into new markets.
Longo says the brand’s success isn’t defined by the events themselves but by the teamwork and joy behind every one of them.
“This year was exciting, fast-paced, and full of learning,” he said. “You have to be flexible and available. By being on my phone and responding within minutes, I build trust. We also learned how important digital and grassroots marketing are, getting involved in the community, sponsoring local teams and events.”
Busy Bee invites entrepreneurs at any stage to join a franchise network built on community and decades of experience. With growth in Connecticut and New Jersey and new markets on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year for the brand.
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/busy-bee-jumpers.
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