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Elevate Early Childhood Experiences

As a discerning entrepreneur, you understand the value of investing in a brand that captures market demand while delivering meaningful impact.

Cloudbound™ is a premium indoor playspace for children ages 0–6 and their families—blending the wonder of a children’s museum with the energy of a playground, all grounded in developmental science.

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WHY CLOUDBOUND?

A New Standard for Early Childhood Play

Cloudbound reimagines the traditional playspace as a premium “third space” for modern families—designed to support how children grow and how parents live. Every element is intentionally built to deliver meaningful play experiences while creating a comfortable, stay-awhile environment for caregivers.

Science-Backed Play Design

Developed with childhood development expert Dr. Jennifer Jipson, each zone supports cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth through capability-based play.

Designed for Modern Parents

Amenities like a full-service café, private nursing rooms, and quiet spaces create a more comfortable, lower-stress experience for caregivers.

Intentional, Low-Chaos Environment

A hybrid of a children’s museum and play space, Cloudbound emphasizes unstructured, offline play that encourages curiosity, creativity, and progression.

Designed with Intention

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Every detail of the space is thoughtfully designed to create a seamless, comfortable experience for both children and caregivers.

Easy Arrival + Entry
A designated loading zone, stroller parking, and storage cubbies create a smooth, stress-free transition.

The Quiet Corridor
Private family restrooms, nursing rooms, and a quiet room support children who may become overstimulated.

Flexible Event & Program Rooms
Dedicated party spaces double as weekday programming rooms, maximizing both experience for guests and revenue for parks.

Clear Sightlines + Comfortable Seating
Ample seating allows caregivers to relax while maintaining easy supervision.

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MARKET OPPORTUNITY

A Growing Market Built on Repeat Demand

Demand for children’s indoor play is accelerating—but the early childhood segment remains underserved, with no dominant national brand defining the space.

Cloudbound is built to fill that gap—organizing existing demand into a premium, membership-driven experience designed for modern families.

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and a brand that grows with them.

WHY FRANCHISE WITH CLOUDBOUND?

Built for Community-Driven Growth

Cloudbound combines a differentiated guest experience with a scalable, thoughtfully designed business model—positioning franchisees to build a resilient, community-driven business in a rapidly growing category.

Recurring Revenue Model

“>Memberships can drive recurring income, supported by café sales and events that increase overall customer value.

Early Acquisition Advantage

Acquire families at the earliest stage and build durable relationships that can increase lifetime value through repeat, habit-forming experiences.

Comprehensive Franchise Support

Comprehensive guidance across real estate, design, construction, marketing, training, and operations.

 

High-Margin Events & Celebrations

Birthdays and milestone moments can create strong incremental revenue beyond memberships.

Weekday Traffic by Design

Programming is built to drive consistent weekday visits, reducing reliance on weekend volume.

Proven & Expanding Footprint

Pilot locations in high-demand markets with additional expansion planned for 2026, in order to validate the model.

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SUPPORT & LEADERSHIP

Comprehensive Support for Sophisticated Operators

Every detail of the space is thoughtfully designed to create a seamless, comfortable experience for both children and caregivers.

Cloudbound equips franchisees with comprehensive, hands-on support—from site selection through launch and ongoing operations—so you can focus on building and growing your business with confidence. Here’s what you can expect.

Real Estate & Buildout Guidance
Support from site selection through construction, leveraging the proven Sky Zone® brand’s established playbook to streamline development.

Launch & Marketing Support
A dedicated Director of Marketing & Sales will help coordinate hyper-local campaigns, supported by a New Park Opening Guide to ensure a smooth, successful launch.

Operational Training & Programming
Ongoing operational training paired with Moments programming—science-backed classes designed to drive engagement and consistent weekday traffic.

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Empowering Owners Through Experienced Leadership

This refined approach helps ensure high-quality execution and allows owners to focus on strategic growth. Leading this sophisticated support is Brand President, Josh Rathweg, a former multi-unit Sky Zone franchise owner across five states who was recognized repeatedly as a top operator and innovator, serving two terms as Chairman of the Sky Zone Franchise Advisory Council.

His entrepreneurial background—delivering outstanding results that raised the bar for excellence across the network—brings a unique franchisee perspective to brand leadership, ensuring operational strategies are practical, results-driven, and tailored to empower owners like you for long-term success.

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Invest in What’s Next

Cloudbound is redefining early childhood play—and creating an exciting opportunity for the right partners. With the first pilot location launching in 2026, franchising with Cloudbound, the innovative sister concept to Sky Zone®, offers a sophisticated opportunity to build a business that can foster family loyalty from the earliest years. We expect to begin prospective franchisee conversations in Q2 of 2026.

Join the Cloudbound Franchise Family

If you’re a forward-thinking investor ready to lead in a growing, purpose-driven industry, Cloudbound offers a premium opportunity with unmatched brand synergy. Let’s discuss how you can bring this elevated experience to your market.

See items 6, 7 and 19 of the current Cloudbound™ Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for additional information. This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction. This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law. THIS FRANCHISE IS PENDING REGISTRATION UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. SUCH REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS NOR A FINDING BY THE COMMISSIONER THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT MISLEADING. Each Cloudbound™ location is independently owned and operated. Cloudbound Franchise Group, LLC is not responsible for employment and personnel matters and decisions made by any franchise owner.

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