Award-winning Jumping J-Jays Castles & Slides is giving away a franchise for free, valued at more than $50,000. In a bid to fight the recession and continue franchisee interest the offer includes $30,000 worth of themed castles, a $5,000 marketing launch and all the equipment and accessories required to run the franchise.
The lucky winner simply has to complete an online evaluation form before becoming a business owner, not having to invest a cent in the start-up package…
Free Jumping J-Jays Franchise Up For Grabs
December 11, 2008 by Mark | 4 Comments
In Franchisees, Franchises, Successful Franchises
Robert on December 12th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
As an ex Franchisee, I would not recommend anyone take up the offer of even a free Franchise with this company. The rewards are poor compared to the work put in, you would be better off financially getting some over time at work or another job if it’s money you are after. Most Franchisees have hated this business so much they walked away from $100 000+ they spent on it, are you going to any happier? Why would Jumping J-Jays need to give one away, why have 8 out of nine Victorian Farnchises closed in 18 months, can’t be a very good recommendation can it.
You are expected to work rain hail or shine lifting wet jumping castles that easily tip the scales at 250kg with no help because you can’t afford it, you can easily put in 16 hour days and Jumping J-Jays will probably be taking between 40% and 50% knowing the deal they will offer you before any other expenses. I would add one other thing and it is that Jumping J-Jays management are what I would politely call lacking in compassion, it’s all about how much extra work they can get you to do to earn them an extra buck. Be warned most ex Franchisees (and that makes up the vast majority as more people have left with nothing than are actually trading) would rate this business as the worst experience in their life.
Robert on December 14th, 2008 at 1:54 am
I left a negative comment here and it has been removed, why would that be, if you don’t allow comments here and practice censorship just remove the option and stop pretending you are providing unbiased information.
Abe Ihmeari on December 16th, 2008 at 6:22 am
As an ex franchisee owner; please take everything that Robert has mentioned above as gospel; Do not buy this franchise. Get an extra job and work 40 hours a week and save your money, because this is the minimum amount of time you will spend in this ridiculous franchise. Working an extra job over 12 months with interest you will have saved $50’000. I assure you that you will not make $10’000 profit in the first 2 years of trading Jumping JAK JAKS. This franchise is structured to make Jumping j Jays Head office money and keep you on a short leash to work hard and be emotionally abused. And away from your family! Did I forget to mention; it will consume and destroy your loving family. Please feel free to send me an email abeihmeari@aapt.net.au
NB Jumping J Jays is now under investigation by the ACCC
peter on December 16th, 2008 at 7:32 am
yes i totally agree with robert, franchisee are dropping out nationally without regard to amount owing on loans, this is not a business you buy into or get for free,why franchisor giving away? franchisees pulling out, 40 to 50 percent charges are common up to 52% plus marketing shortfall, so if you look into it this franchise cost you more than 60% of your turnover, not money in this business, figures allways exasberated turnover, not profit.
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