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Tour Brands.
TourScale is the premier platform franchisor in experiential tourism. We own, operate, and grow proven franchise brands across land and water.
Our Brands
Four proven brands in experiential tourism, each offering unique franchise opportunities across land and water.
The original floating tiki bar — 100+ boats in 40+ locations
The original floating tiki bar — 100+ boats in 40+ locations
The original pedal-powered party trolley — bringing people together since 2011
The original pedal-powered party trolley — bringing people together since 2011
Pedal-powered party boats — taking the fun to the water
Pedal-powered party boats — taking the fun to the water
Tiki-themed party pontoons — tropical vibes on your local waterway
Tiki-themed party pontoons — tropical vibes on your local waterway
Why Franchise With TourScale
We've built the infrastructure so you can focus on running a great experience — not reinventing the wheel.
Add Capacity As You Need It
The ability to add capacity as you grow means minimizing upfront costs without sacrificing long term upside.
Accelerated Depreciation, Accelerated Returns
Franchisees enjoy accelerated depreciation on assets through Section 179, putting money back in your pocket from day one.
Layer Brands for Ultimate Scale
Stack multiple brands on TourScale's shared support backbone to multiply revenue streams.
Annual Franchisee Conference
Every year, the entire TourScale network comes together — operators, leadership, and vendors — for training, strategy, and celebration.
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.
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.
* Percentages are for illustrative purposes only and may vary by brand, territory, and investment level.
Explore Our Territories
From coast to coast, TourScale franchise opportunities are available in hundreds of markets across the United States and beyond.
See It In Action
Real moments from real Franchise Owners and their passengers across the country.
Hear From Our Franchise Business Unit Owners
Real stories from the entrepreneurs building successful businesses with TourScale brands.
“Working with TourScale has been one of the best decisions of my business career! Kai and his team have been professional, supportive and continue to go above and beyond in all aspects of this journey! Proud to work with this team and to now call them friends.”
“We couldn't be more pleased with the support we've gotten from TourScale, the success we've seen, and the future growth opportunities ahead. I'd recommend TourScale to anyone considering starting their own boat tours business.”
“As someone that was looking at either launching a business privately or through a franchise, I am glad I decided to go with TourScale. Their level of expertise in the field is second to none and I'm extremely confident in their systems to help me become as successful as possible with my business.”
“Working with TourScale was seamless. It didn't feel like I was evaluating a business — I was joining a family. For me and my wife, that was extremely comforting. There's much more substance and support beyond just joining a franchise.”
“What we enjoy the most is the relationship we're able to build with people. They come down here once a year to have the greatest time they can, and we get to provide them a one-of-a-kind experience. Our captains are family — we wouldn't have it any other way.”
“Working with TourScale has been one of the best decisions of my business career! Kai and his team have been professional, supportive and continue to go above and beyond in all aspects of this journey! Proud to work with this team and to now call them friends.”
“We couldn't be more pleased with the support we've gotten from TourScale, the success we've seen, and the future growth opportunities ahead. I'd recommend TourScale to anyone considering starting their own boat tours business.”
“As someone that was looking at either launching a business privately or through a franchise, I am glad I decided to go with TourScale. Their level of expertise in the field is second to none and I'm extremely confident in their systems to help me become as successful as possible with my business.”
“Working with TourScale was seamless. It didn't feel like I was evaluating a business — I was joining a family. For me and my wife, that was extremely comforting. There's much more substance and support beyond just joining a franchise.”
“What we enjoy the most is the relationship we're able to build with people. They come down here once a year to have the greatest time they can, and we get to provide them a one-of-a-kind experience. Our captains are family — we wouldn't have it any other way.”
“Working with TourScale has been one of the best decisions of my business career! Kai and his team have been professional, supportive and continue to go above and beyond in all aspects of this journey! Proud to work with this team and to now call them friends.”
“We couldn't be more pleased with the support we've gotten from TourScale, the success we've seen, and the future growth opportunities ahead. I'd recommend TourScale to anyone considering starting their own boat tours business.”
“As someone that was looking at either launching a business privately or through a franchise, I am glad I decided to go with TourScale. Their level of expertise in the field is second to none and I'm extremely confident in their systems to help me become as successful as possible with my business.”
“Working with TourScale was seamless. It didn't feel like I was evaluating a business — I was joining a family. For me and my wife, that was extremely comforting. There's much more substance and support beyond just joining a franchise.”
“What we enjoy the most is the relationship we're able to build with people. They come down here once a year to have the greatest time they can, and we get to provide them a one-of-a-kind experience. Our captains are family — we wouldn't have it any other way.”
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.
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