How do I find a trampoline park for sale in Canada?

Indoor trampoline parks are a small group, and few are listed at any one time. That means a search takes patience and more than one channel. A park may be filed under family entertainment, recreation or amusement, so one search word will miss some of them. Plan to check several sources on a regular schedule and to keep a short list of the parks you would consider.

Listing sites and brokers

Start with business-for-sale listing sites and search under several category names. Save the search so new listings reach you quickly. Brokers who handle leisure and entertainment businesses may also know of parks that are not yet public, so tell them what size of park and what kind of area you want. Whoever supplied the numbers, treat each one as something to check yourself.

Operators and franchise resales

Some owners run several parks and sell one when they reorganize. A short, polite message to an operator can start a useful conversation. If the park belongs to a franchise brand, ask the franchisor whether resales are posted with the head office or through a broker. Ask early what approval the franchisor requires of a new owner, because that step shapes your timeline. Your lawyer can explain the franchise paperwork.

What to ask for first

Whatever the source, ask for the same starting package so the parks can be compared side by side. Most sellers share it once you sign a confidentiality agreement, and the rest of the file follows. If you are weighing parks against other venues, our page on what to check before buying a mini golf business shows how a similar venue is reviewed.

• Several years of financial statements, with sales split between parties, memberships, walk-in visits and food.
• The lease, including its remaining term and renewal options.
• The equipment list with installation dates and maintenance records.
• The reason the owner is selling.