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Ranked #1 Recreational Tour Franchise — Entrepreneur 2026 Franchise 500

Build a Business
People Can't Wait
to Book.

Join 85+ Franchise Owners across 25 states with proven brands, AI-powered franchise support, and real liquid assets behind your investment.

85+
Franchise Locations
25
States
15+
Years in Business
#314
Entrepreneur Franchise 500

As Seen In

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The Opportunity

Transparent economics, real assets, and multiple paths to ownership.

Franchise Fee

$49,950

Single territory

Royalty

6%

Of gross revenue

Ad Fund

2%

Of gross revenue

Liquid Capital

$75k

Required minimum

Net Worth

$250k

Required minimum

Choose Your Ownership Style

How involved do you want to be?

Semi-Active

10–20 hrs/week

Hire a manager to run daily operations while you oversee part-time. Great for building alongside a current career.

Most Popular

Full-Time Seasonal

30–60 hrs/week in season

Run your business hands-on during peak season with a lighter off-season. The classic owner-operator model.

Executive

3–8 hrs/week, remote-OK

Build a team and manage from a high level. Ideal for multi-unit owners and experienced operators.

Hear From Our Owners

Real franchise owners share their experience building a TourScale business.

Working With TourScale

The Partnership

The TourScale Experience

Owner Interview

The TourScale Family

Our Community

All Franchise Opportunities

Choose the brand that fits your market and personality.

Cruisin' Tikis logo

The original floating tiki bar — 100+ boats in 40+ locations

40+ locations
Explore Cruisin' Tikis
Trolley Pub logo

The original pedal-powered party trolley — bringing people together since 2011

15+ locations
Explore Trolley Pub
Paddle Pub logo

Pedal-powered party boats — taking the fun to the water

8+ locations
Explore Paddle Pub
Tiki Pub logo

Tiki-themed party pontoons — tropical vibes on your local waterway

6+ locations
Explore Tiki Pub

Why Franchise With TourScale

We've built the infrastructure so you can focus on running a great experience — not reinventing the wheel.

Flexible Growth

Add Capacity As You Need It

The ability to add capacity as you grow means minimizing upfront costs without sacrificing long term upside.

Tax Advantages

Accelerated Depreciation, Accelerated Returns

Franchisees enjoy accelerated depreciation on assets through Section 179, putting money back in your pocket from day one.

$0K
Depreciation Capture
Multi-Brand Opportunities

Layer Brands for Ultimate Scale

Stack multiple brands on TourScale's shared support backbone to multiply revenue streams.

Brand A
1 Brand
Brand A
Brand B
2 Brands
Brand A
Brand B
Brand C
3 Brands
TourScale Support Backbone
Community

Annual Franchisee Conference

Every year, the entire TourScale network comes together — operators, leadership, and vendors — for training, strategy, and celebration.

TourScale annual franchisee conference
🤝Operator Networking
🗺️Brand Updates & Roadmap
🎓Training Workshops
🏆Awards & Recognition
Proprietary Technology

Full-Stack Support

Powered by proprietary technology and AI-driven tools, we support you across the entire stack — from booking optimization to marketing, hiring to maintenance, and everything in between.

📅Booking System Setup & Optimization
👥Staffing Hiring & Training
🚤Asset Procurement
🔧Maintenance & Part Support
📣Digital Marketing Management
🎓On-Site Franchisee Training
🌐Website Setup & Maintenance
🤖AI-Powered Guest Engagement
📊OTA Setup & Optimization
Smart Investment Structure

Your Money Goes Into Real Assets

Most of your investment goes into real, tangible capital equipment — not just fees. You're buying an asset-backed business from day one.

60% Capital Equipment (Boats & Vehicles)
30% Franchise Fee & Startup Costs
10% Working Capital

* Percentages are for illustrative purposes only and may vary by brand, territory, and investment level.

Your Path to Ownership

Our discovery process is designed to be thorough, transparent, and pressure-free.

1

Quick Connect

A brief intro call to learn about you and your goals

2

Discovery

Deep dive into the brands, markets, and business model

3

Investment & Economics

Review the financials, unit economics, and ROI potential

4

FDD Review

Receive and review the Franchise Disclosure Document

5

Due Diligence

Speak with existing Franchise Owners and validate the opportunity

6

Confirmation Day

Final mutual confirmation that we're the right fit

7

Signing Day

Sign your agreement and begin building your business

Start Your Journey

Fill out the form below and a member of our franchise development team will be in touch within 24 hours.

What Happens Next

We review your inquiry

Our team reviews every application within 24 hours.

Discovery call

A brief call to discuss your goals, market, and fit.

FDD review

Review our Franchise Disclosure Document with full transparency into the opportunity.

Founder call

Meet the company founders to discuss vision, culture, and your path forward.

Confirmation Day

Meet the full team in person and confirm your fit as a franchise candidate.

Sign & begin

Sign your franchise agreement and start building your business with our full support.

24hr

Response Time

300+

Territories Available

#314

Entrepreneur Franchise 500, 2026

#314 overall & #1 Recreational Tour Franchise