When you join with Space Walk you are starting your own inflatable rental company. Our program provides our partners with inflatable equipment, such as bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, sports games, interactive units, and other commercial inflatables to rent.
But Space Walk’s Partner Program is more than just an inventory provider, it is a robust program that consists of many departments and services. You can refer to this page as a breakdown of what our program offers.
Equipment
- Space Walk provides all of the inventory and equipment required for your inflatable rental business. Including stakes, sand bags, and blowers. An approximate value of $30,000+.
- Never purchase an inflatable product, Space Walk will increase your inventory selection as your branch grows at no cost to you.
- Free equipment repairs – Our headquarters included a dedicated repair workhouse that ensures your units are rental-ready all season long.
Rentals
- Each of your rentals are covered under our $2,000,000 liability insurance policy.
- Rental revenue is split between Space Walk and the branch owner 60/40, with 100% of all fees collected going to the branch owner.
Territory
- Each Space Walk branch is assigned a zip code-based territory. This territory is protected for you, no other Space Walk branches are allowed to rent in your zip codes.
- We help all of our partners acquire the necessary business license for their territory.
Marketing
- Search engine optimized website for displaying your inventory to customers and obtaining leads.
- Training and on-going support for your marketing needs, including Google AdWords and Facebook Ads support.
- A graphic designer on staff to produce personalized print or digital marketing collateral for your branch.
- A Co-Op advertising budget, meaning that your marketing expenses are partially reimbursed by Space Walk.
- Exclusive use of Space Walk’s business name and trademark rights.
- A regional-specific phone number for your business to operate under.
Operations
- 3-day training course in New Orleans, LA. Includes equipment safety certification, and industry-specific courses in marketing, operations, and accounting.
- Each branch is assigned a success coach for ongoing training, advice, and support.
- Space Walk pays sales tax, credit card fees, and check processing.
What does a prospective partner need to join Space Walk?
First, give us a call ( to answer any lingering questions you may have. After speaking with us, you will need to complete and return our partner application. From there, you need to decide which investment tier is the right fit for your branch.
The below investments are a one-time payment.
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$3,500
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$5,000
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$10,000
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- Concession packages can be added to any of the investment tiers. For a one-time fee of $250 add either a sno cone, popcorn, or cotton candy machine to your package. Choose just one of the concessions, or add all three if you’d like.
- The first year bonus is only available for new start-up branches, not takeovers.
- All branches are eligible for annual branch bonus.
- Takeover of an existing branch will be either a $5k or $10k package, based on the region and amount of existing business for the branch.
In addition to the initial investment, there are other expenses to take into account when budgeting for this business venture:
- Travel to New Orleans for 3 day training class (breakfast and lunch provided).
- Computer and printer for managing reservations.
- Inventory loss and replacement fund (approximately $10 per unit per month).
- VOIP phone service ($29/month).
- Truck, cargo van, and/or trailer for deliveries.
- Heavy duty hand truck (approximately $400).
- Secure storage area (garage, shed, or storage facility).
- Extension cords and miscellaneous equipment.