Total project costs depend on several factors, including the tunnel model, the value of the real estate, and the type of construction (standalone or integrated into a larger project such as a shopping center). We usually see projects coming together in the €1.2 - €10M range; Some will be technology costs, some will be construction.

Tunnel 'size' is measured by the diameter of the flight chamber.  Smaller tunnels are generally aimed at recreational users, while larger tunnels attract sports and military.  The most commonly constructed wind tunnel is 14 feet / 4.26 meters in diameter.  This size is also the global standard for indoor skydiving competitions.

This will depend on the tunnel size.  It's important to know that first-time clients fly with an instructor one at a time

For safety reasons we artificially limit wind speed to 275 km/h (171 mph).  This speed is more than enough for even the most experienced customers to perform the most advanced maneuvers.

Having owned and operated more than 40 locations worldwide, we have extensive experience identifying sites.  We will share this knowledge and experience to help you find the best location.  Ultimately, the decision will always be yours. 

That's easy. Let us know you are interested by filling out  our  “Contact Us”  form  .  As the most well-known and largest brand for indoor skydiving, there are many benefits to being part of our global family.

We would like you to become a LISEPRO Franchise.  Of course, we are aware that in some cases a tunnel will operate under an independent name.  Even when our technology is integrated into an existing or new brand, there are co-branding opportunities.

You've made a really important point here;  Construction time is dead money and that's why LISEPRO usually builds so quickly, we want you to win as quickly as possible.  Therefore, a standard LISEPRO tunnel should take less than 9 months from groundbreaking.  However, your project timeline will depend on many factors, including tunnel size, local permit approval processes, and construction scale.  A modular tunnel is designed to come together in a few weeks.  Prototypical, custom and other fully constructed facilities can come together in less than a year or potentially longer depending on the nature of the project.

Technology cost varies depending on tunnel size and model.  Modular tunnels are designed as a low-cost solution more suitable for smaller markets.  Tunnel owners interested in larger markets may want to consider a more permanent facility that requires a more comprehensive tunnel solution.  One thing to note is that you get different amounts of technology depending on what you buy and where you buy it.  Sometimes you pay more for technology to save on construction.  The important question is 'How much is my completed project?'

Construction costs also depend on tunnel size and model.  A modular tunnel is designed to have minimal construction and will likely be installed within a few weeks.  Our permanent facilities will require more construction, the cost of which depends on your building design and technology package.  We offer a significant amount of support to help you put these projects together as quickly and efficiently as possible.  See the point above regarding the cost of the full project.

LISEPRO offers you an expert project manager throughout the process.  LISEPRO has a team of engineers specialized in tunnel construction.  We have a significant amount of technical knowledge to share with you and your team throughout the key milestones of your project.

Franchisees receive a discount on the technology price in exchange for future royalties.  While we don't typically provide financing, we can be creative in crafting agreements to help you join the LISEPRO family

Depending on the market location and model, we can support your team from turnkey solutions to simply providing construction supervisors.

We accept production deposit when contract is signed with the remaining balance to be paid before shipment.

We have various copyright arrangements that can be discussed at the contractual stage.

Copyright is for the perpetual use of licensed trademarks and other intellectual property.  Additionally, future royalties provide a lower cost of entry through a discounted technology purchase price.  Owning a copyrighted franchise allows you to continually benefit from constant innovation and the collective knowledge and practices of our global network.

By working with LISEPRO, you can benefit from over 18 years of safe and profitable operational experience.  As the owner-operator of nearly half of the 67 tunnels LISEPRO has built, we know what it takes to run a successful business.  We learned from mistakes which led to a more tried and true franchise model for you.  All tunnels must be operated by qualified personnel and we provide you with training for instructors and management.

Your LISEPRO dealership can be included in national and international campaigns.  For example, when we ran a campaign for the movie 'How to Train Your Dragon' with Universal and DreamWorks, all of our international tunnels, including franchisees, had the option to participate.  This was supported by an advertising spend of almost $1 million (at our cost). 

We can assist with SEO and SEM, Social Media and best practices in online advertising.  We can also provide you with a tunnel opening marketing guide to help you launch your new business.

LISEPRO does not provide marketing at the local level even within our corporate owned units, local marketing is handled by the local management team.

Your initial franchise purchase includes training for some instructors.  Especially for more experienced trainers, you can hire them from the open market or add extra trainers to the training program for an additional fee.  We typically recommend a total of 8-12 full-time instructors at varying levels, depending on your work hours and income projections.

When you purchase a tunnel from LISEPRO, you gain access to 18 years of global operating experience and know-how.  Choose from 2 weeks or 4 weeks of training for an additional fee.

Most LISEPRO series operate their locations independently.  Alternatively, we can enter into a management contract to operate the tunnel on your behalf.

In a normal year, they do not need to be serviced and have fans, motors, windshields, coolers, etc. We would expect you to spend between $5k - $15k for maintenance. Some tunnel owners LISEPRO Tunnel Systems oversee ongoing maintenance and upon further review of requirements we can provide an estimate for this service.  Importantly, all routine maintenance can be performed outside normal business hours.

As a part of your LISEPRO Tunnel Systems technology, your engines are monitored 24/7 with the LISEPRO remote control system throughout the life of your machines.  This allows us to monitor the equipment and notify you of potential problems.  If you need service support, we work with you to keep your tunnel running.

LISEPRO facilities are fully compliant with ASTM International F1193-15-Standard and we design and build our tunnels to the highest quality and specifications.  We support all our customers in obtaining the appropriate permits in their area.  We have never had a failed project in this process.

LISEPRO facilities are fully compliant with ASTM International F1193-15-Standard and we design and build our tunnels to the highest quality and specifications.  We support all our customers in obtaining the appropriate permits in their area.  We have never had a failed project in this process.

To be clear, Indoor Skydiving is a physical activity and as an operator you should expect minor accidents.  LISEPRO has flown more than 5 million people, now nearly 1.2 million a year, and safety is our number one priority.  Our standards are exacting.  Our equipment is built with future maintenance in mind, right down to the Fortress locking systems we provide as standard.  Operationally, we employ a full-time security team of 6 people, as well as auditors, trainers and managers.  We created the original training systems and supported the launch of the International Bodyflight Association (IBA), whose sole mission is to set training processes, provide ratings and monitor flight safety.  We will never stop our efforts to make Indoor Skydiving safer for all members of the family.

Because safety is our highest priority, tunnels designed by LISEPRO use proprietary technology that enables safe descent within 20 seconds in the event of a power outage.  In fact, this is the case when we test every tunnel where we simulate a complete power outage with a Flyer at the top of the tunnel.

Typically, tunnels can provide a return on investment of between 5.5 months and 3 years, depending on the tunnel, market, size of your tunnel, project cost, and a variety of factors.  Our modular tunnels can potentially provide a faster payback.

We target approximately 40,000 Flyers per year at locations owned by our company. 

We generally recommend the 2-flight package as the best introduction to Indoor Skydiving, meaning you can fly 26 first-time Flyers per hour and still leave time for the crowd to wow with instructor demonstrations.

Ticket pricing is very dependent on the local market.  We have tools to help you decide how to adjust pricing, including factors like peak times of the day, week, and year.

Any buyer looking to stick with one country is expected to thrive in line with our entire region business growth expectations.  This will require a financial and contractual agreement.  In most cases, it is much easier for a buyer to focus on building and successfully operating their first tunnel and then expand the business from there.

In the franchise agreement we provide a protected area called zoning restriction, within which no other LISEPRO can be built.  We want your business to be successful!

Yes.  We will share with you a comprehensive business forecasting tool.