{"product_id":"indoor-trampoline-park-startup-costs","title":"How Much Does It Cost To Open A Trampoline Park? $20M Plan","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt costs about \u003cstrong\u003e$202 million\u003c\/strong\u003e to start this indoor trampoline park in the modeled case The largest researched startup costs are \u003cstrong\u003e$750,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for trampoline equipment and installation, \u003cstrong\u003e$500,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for facility build-out and renovation, and \u003cstrong\u003e$150,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for HVAC installation Pure CAPEX totals \u003cstrong\u003e$156 million\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the funding plan also needs working capital because cash reaches a \u003cstrong\u003e$465,000 low point in Month 4\u003c\/strong\u003e This startup cost estimate is separate from profitability the model shows Year 1 EBITDA of \u003cstrong\u003e$388,000\u003c\/strong\u003e after launch assumptions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Trampoline Park Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Trampoline Park Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX only\" data-note-text=\"Base selected line items total $1,558,000 before contingency. This covers attraction assets, facility setup, safety systems, guest technology, and front-of-house equipment only. It excludes inventory, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, working capital, launch marketing, rent runway, recurring insurance, and other operating costs.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eThis estimates capitalized startup assets for a trampoline park only, so you can size the launch budget before working capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttraction assets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTrampoline equipment package, installation timing, and attraction mix.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"attraction_assets\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Attraction assets\" data-capex-note=\"Trampoline equipment package, installation timing, and attraction mix.\" data-lean=\"680000\" data-base=\"750000\" data-full=\"840000\" name=\"attraction_assets\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"750,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacility setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBuild-out intensity, renovation scope, and HVAC installation.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"facility_setup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Facility setup\" data-capex-note=\"Build-out intensity, renovation scope, and HVAC installation.\" data-lean=\"570000\" data-base=\"650000\" data-full=\"800000\" name=\"facility_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"650,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSafety padding, netting, and security system installation.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"safety_systems\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Safety systems\" data-capex-note=\"Safety padding, netting, and security system installation.\" data-lean=\"50000\" data-base=\"65000\" data-full=\"90000\" name=\"safety_systems\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"65,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuest technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePOS hardware, sound system, and front desk tech.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"guest_technology\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Guest technology\" data-capex-note=\"POS hardware, sound system, and front desk tech.\" data-lean=\"30000\" data-base=\"40000\" data-full=\"60000\" name=\"guest_technology\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"40,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront-of-house setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOffice furniture, exterior and interior signage, and concessions equipment.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"front_of_house_setup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Front-of-house setup\" data-capex-note=\"Office furniture, exterior and interior signage, and concessions equipment.\" data-lean=\"45000\" data-base=\"53000\" data-full=\"70000\" name=\"front_of_house_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"53,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers change orders, install delays, and price swings.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"5\" max=\"15\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eCAPEX estimate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$1,713,800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$1,558,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$155,800\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eAttraction assets\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"attraction_assets\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 48%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"attraction_assets\"\u003e48%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFacility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"facility_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 42%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"facility_setup\"\u003e42%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSafety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"safety_systems\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 4%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"safety_systems\"\u003e4%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"guest_technology\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 3%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"guest_technology\"\u003e3%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFront-of-house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"front_of_house_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 3%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"front_of_house_setup\"\u003e3%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/strong\u003e Base selected line items total $1,558,000 before contingency. This covers attraction assets, facility setup, safety systems, guest technology, and front-of-house equipment only. It excludes inventory, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, working capital, launch marketing, rent runway, recurring insurance, and other operating costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the CAPEX tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e tab in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/indoor-trampoline-park-financial-model\"\u003eTrampoline Park Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e and review expense categories, launch timing, cost amounts, and depreciation\/amortization before investor talks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–5 CAPEX lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment, build-out, HVAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 4 cash trough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 EBITDA, payback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/indoor-trampoline-park-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_4399c6da-4927-42c2-928a-830e5366ddfb.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/indoor-trampoline-park-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_4399c6da-4927-42c2-928a-830e5366ddfb.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Trampoline Park Financial Model capex inputs allowing customization of startup and ongoing capital expenditures, equipment purchases, facility build-out and depreciation assumptions; fully customizable for scenario testing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do you fund a trampoline park?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re funding a \u003cstrong\u003eTrampoline Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, start with the big uses first: \u003cstrong\u003e$156 million CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, then the \u003cstrong\u003e$465,000\u003c\/strong\u003e working capital gap, plus lease deposits, contingency, debt service, and owner salary if the lender needs a stronger cushion. Here’s the quick split: fund long-lived assets like equipment, build-out, HVAC, technology, and safety systems with long-term money, not short-term cash. The model also points to \u003cstrong\u003e$388,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 EBITDA, a \u003cstrong\u003e32-month\u003c\/strong\u003e payback, \u003cstrong\u003e886%\u003c\/strong\u003e ROE, and \u003cstrong\u003e005%\u003c\/strong\u003e IRR, so the next step is a financial model that tests launch timing and cash runway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$156 million\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$465,000\u003c\/strong\u003e working capital gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLease deposits and contingency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebt service and owner salary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel signals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$388,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 EBITDA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32-month\u003c\/strong\u003e payback period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e886%\u003c\/strong\u003e ROE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e005%\u003c\/strong\u003e IRR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs come with starting a trampoline park?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting a \u003cstrong\u003eTrampoline Park\u003c\/strong\u003e has more hidden costs than the build itself, and the cash drain starts before opening. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$37,100 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e in listed non-CAPEX costs, plus pre-opening spend like training, permits, and launch marketing; for a revenue-side view, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/indoor-trampoline-park\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of A Trampoline Park Typically Make?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMonthly hidden costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e general liability insurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e rent each month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities per month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$400\u003c\/strong\u003e software subscriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePre-opening cash needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e security monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e office supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff training and waiver setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft opening, launch marketing, reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this estimate hides: permit and inspection fees, legal review, utility deposits, cleaning supplies, and grip sock inventory all hit before steady revenue starts. The working-capital model also ties to a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum cash of negative $465,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the park needs enough funding to survive the early ramp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do you need to open a trampoline park?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need about \u003cstrong\u003e$2.02 million\u003c\/strong\u003e to open a standard Trampoline Park in this base model, not just the equipment budget: \u003cstrong\u003e$1.56 million\u003c\/strong\u003e capital spend (CAPEX) plus a \u003cstrong\u003e$465,000\u003c\/strong\u003e cash trough, before debt service or owner salary; for customer ramp context, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/indoor-trampoline-park\"\u003eWhat Is The Current Growth Rate Of Trampoline Park's Customer Base?\u003c\/a\u003e. Treat \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 breakeven\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$388,000 Year 1 EBITDA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e32-month payback\u003c\/strong\u003e as model outputs, not startup cost guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum viable: smaller scope, lower funding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard base: \u003cstrong\u003e$2.02 million\u003c\/strong\u003e total funding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger format: higher buildout and cash need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcludes debt service and owner salary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLaunch Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50,000\u003c\/strong\u003e admissions at \u003cstrong\u003e$25\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600\u003c\/strong\u003e parties at \u003cstrong\u003e$400\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30\u003c\/strong\u003e private events at \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$388,000\u003c\/strong\u003e EBITDA; \u003cstrong\u003e32-month\u003c\/strong\u003e payback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Trampoline Park Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Trampoline Park Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Trampoline Park Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table summarizes the main trampoline park startup assets plus the separate non-CAPEX cash need for launch runway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$1,480,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$465,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$1,945,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"700000\" data-base=\"750000\" data-high=\"850000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrampoline equipment and installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$750,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eCourt layout, equipment spec, and install scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"450000\" data-base=\"500000\" data-high=\"575000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacility build-out and renovation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$500,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eSquare footage, finish level, and contractor pricing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"130000\" data-base=\"150000\" data-high=\"175000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHVAC system installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$150,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eBuilding size, ductwork, and equipment spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"45000\" data-base=\"50000\" data-high=\"60000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety padding and netting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$50,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eCoverage area and padding material scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"25000\" data-base=\"30000\" data-high=\"40000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOS system and hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$30,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTerminal count, software setup, and hardware bundle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"400000\" data-base=\"465000\" data-high=\"550000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking capital and launch reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$465,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePayroll, rent, insurance, launch spend, and debt service before cash turns positive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges are planning assumptions; excluded cash need covers non-CAPEX launch runway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTrampoline Park Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFacility Acquisition And Build-Out Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild-Out Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacility acquisition and build-out\u003c\/strong\u003e is the biggest upfront check. Use \u003cstrong\u003e$500,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for renovation and build-out plus \u003cstrong\u003e$150,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for HVAC, so the base case is \u003cstrong\u003e$650,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. That covers demolition, flooring, bathrooms, party rooms, front desk, electrical, fire safety, accessibility work, site prep, and landlord-required improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Drivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual cost swings with \u003cstrong\u003esquare footage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eceiling height\u003c\/strong\u003e, local code, sprinkler capacity, parking, and whether the space is already entertainment-ready. Use the \u003cstrong\u003e$650,000\u003c\/strong\u003e base case as the shell budget, then add lease deposits, permits, and draw timing. Ask for \u003cstrong\u003etenant improvement allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequest landlord TI dollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify permit timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch build schedule to opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl The Spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave money by picking a shell with usable sprinklers, parking, and restroom rough-ins. Get \u003cstrong\u003ethree contractor quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e and push for landlord-funded improvements, but don't trim \u003cstrong\u003efire safety\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eaccessibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. The easiest savings come from a space that's already entertainment-ready; the fastest overruns come from demo surprises and change orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLease And Timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the lease terms in writing before you spend a dollar. The deal should spell out \u003cstrong\u003etenant improvement allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e, deposits, permit responsibility, and construction timing, because those items decide how much cash you need up front and how long the space stays dark before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTrampoline Equipment And Attraction Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEquipment Package\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full attraction package can start around \u003cstrong\u003e$750,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for equipment and installation. That figure can include \u003cstrong\u003ewall-to-wall trampolines\u003c\/strong\u003e, launch pads, foam pits, basketball lanes, dodgeball courts, climbing or ninja add-ons, anchors, padding, netting interfaces, freight, labor, and testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow To Price It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice it from the \u003cstrong\u003eattraction mix\u003c\/strong\u003e, guest capacity, court layout, safety standards, warranty terms, and install complexity. Ask for a line-by-line quote, not a lump sum. Here’s the quick math: units, finish work, freight, and testing all push the final number, so one quote is never universal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow To Control It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a simpler mix if you need to save cash, but do not cut \u003cstrong\u003esafety hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e or testing. Get bids on the same layout, capacity, and warranty terms. The common mistake is comparing a bare equipment price to a fully installed package. That can hide a real gap fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBudget Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost sits inside a much bigger launch budget, alongside build-out, HVAC, safety, tech, and pre-opening payroll. \u003cstrong\u003e$750,000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a model figure, not a market rule. Ceiling height, code needs, and a more complex layout can push the equipment line up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSafety, Compliance, Permits, And Insurance Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety and compliance startup spend covers \u003cstrong\u003e$50,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for padding and netting, plus permits, landlord approvals, fire inspections, occupancy certificates, waiver setup, legal review, signage, and staff training. The real total depends on state, city, lease terms, insurer rules, and floor plan, so ask for a site-specific quote, not a generic park estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBudget inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: price each item by unit, count, and inspection round. Ask for municipal permit fees, landlord approval fees, fire marshal visits, code fixes, and the number of safety zones needing padding or netting. A park with more courts, higher ceilings, or tighter exits usually needs more work and more time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount every required permit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap each inspection step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice signs and waiver setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch padding to layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReduce rework\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut cost by locking the layout before build, then getting one legal and safety review early. Train staff on rules, incident reporting, and guest flow before opening, so you avoid rework. Don’t cheap out on padding, netting, or signage; those are the parts that protect guests and keep approvals moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eInsurance only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral liability insurance is recurring operating expense, not CAPEX. Use \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e once operating, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$84,000\u003c\/strong\u003e a year, and budget it separately from one-time compliance work. Premiums still move with insurer, claims history, facility layout, and local rules, so get quotes before final lease sign-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePOS, Waiver, Booking, And Guest Technology Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTech Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trampoline park should keep point-of-sale (POS), waiver, and guest tech as a separate startup line item. Using the model figures, upfront spend is \u003cstrong\u003e$55,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e POS and hardware, \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e security installation, and \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e sound installation, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$400\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e for software subscriptions. This is separate from attraction equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis budget should cover online booking, POS terminals, waiver kiosks, party reservations, membership billing, cameras, Wi-Fi, access control, front desk flow, and reporting. To size it, ask for hardware count, install quotes, and the number of subscription months. The real test is simple: can check-in, waivers, and party sales move fast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount terminals and kiosks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice wiring and mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm waiver fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave money by separating one-time gear from monthly software, then right-size terminals and kiosks to peak traffic. Don’t buy extra cameras or displays you won’t use on day one. The usual mistake is blending tech with trampoline equipment, which hides the real startup cash need and makes the build look cheaper than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase noncritical add-ons later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegotiate installation in quotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest front desk flow first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBudget Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean budget matters because this tech stack supports safety and sales, not just checkout. If bookings, waivers, or access control fail, lines grow and staff time gets eaten fast. Keep the \u003cstrong\u003e$55,000\u003c\/strong\u003e upfront estimate and the \u003cstrong\u003e$400\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e software run rate separate from the trampoline build-out and attraction spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePre-Opening Payroll, Marketing, Supplies, And Launch Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch Mix\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spend is mostly \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening operating expense\u003c\/strong\u003e, not CAPEX. Put hiring, training, uniforms, \u003cstrong\u003egrip socks\u003c\/strong\u003e, cleaning supplies, opening inventory, party supplies, soft-opening labor, local ads, and grand-opening events here. Only durable items belong in CAPEX. If it gets used up before opening, expense it; if it lasts, capitalize it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePayroll Base\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Year 1 wage base of about \u003cstrong\u003e$636,000\u003c\/strong\u003e to set launch payroll. The operating plan includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 general manager, 1 assistant manager, 2 front desk FTE, 7 trampoline monitor FTE, 3 party host FTE, 1 maintenance technician, and 1 cleaning staff FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is about \u003cstrong\u003e$53,000 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e before taxes, hiring time, and training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOpening Stock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize launch stock with the model anchors: \u003cstrong\u003emarketing and advertising at 40%\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning supplies at 15%\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econcessions cost at 25%\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003egrip socks at 8%\u003c\/strong\u003e. Build each line from units × unit price and months of coverage. That keeps you from overbuying socks, snacks, or cleaners before traffic proves out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCash Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim burn by staging hires, keeping the soft opening short, and buying only the opening inventory you can sell in the first weeks. Get quotes for uniforms, local ads, and party supplies early, then compare them to the wage base and operating ratios above. The big mistake is treating launch items like long-lived assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3\nStartup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Trampoline Park Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Trampoline Park Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not vendor bids or exact quotes.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eSmaller parks trim build-out, staffing, and launch spend, but they can cap birthday parties and events. Larger parks need more capital for equipment, working cash, and a wider attraction mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, base, and full opening budgets compared\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLean launch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBase launch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eFull launch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A smaller park with a tighter attraction mix and lower opening spend.\"\u003eA smaller park with a tighter attraction mix and lower opening spend.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A mid-size park built on the source model's full mix of admissions, parties, private events, and add-on sales.\"\u003eA mid-size park built on the source model's full mix of admissions, parties, private events, and add-on sales.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A larger park with more attractions, a heavier build-out, and a bigger opening push.\"\u003eA larger park with more attractions, a heavier build-out, and a bigger opening push.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use fewer attractions, simpler build-out, and lean staffing, which can cap birthday and event volume.\"\u003eUse fewer attractions, simpler build-out, and lean staffing, which can cap birthday and event volume.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Keep the planned trampoline floor, safety systems, concessions, and standard front-of-house staffing.\"\u003eKeep the planned trampoline floor, safety systems, concessions, and standard front-of-house staffing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Add more activity zones, stronger finishes, more staff, and a larger launch marketing budget.\"\u003eAdd more activity zones, stronger finishes, more staff, and a larger launch marketing budget.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fewer attractions; smaller build-out; tighter staffing; lower launch marketing; leaner working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFewer attractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmaller build-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etighter staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower launch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleaner working capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Trampoline equipment; facility build-out; safety padding; opening staff; working capital gap\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrampoline equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efacility build-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esafety padding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Expanded attractions; heavier build-out; more staffing; bigger launch marketing; higher working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded attractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheavier build-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebigger launch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigher working capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Below base plan\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eBelow base plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLower capital\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$2.02M\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$2.02M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel total\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Above base plan\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eAbove base plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher capital\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits owners who want a smaller cash start and can live with limited party and event capacity.\"\u003eFits owners who want a smaller cash start and can live with limited party and event capacity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits operators who want the modeled setup and enough cash to cover the Month 4 cash dip.\"\u003eFits operators who want the modeled setup and enough cash to cover the Month 4 cash dip.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits experienced operators with stronger cash reserves and a market big enough to support more parties and events.\"\u003eFits experienced operators with stronger cash reserves and a market big enough to support more parties and events.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not vendor bids or exact quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303924277491,"sku":"indoor-trampoline-park-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/indoor-trampoline-park-startup-costs.webp?v=1782684883","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/indoor-trampoline-park-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}