Franchise Interviews  

Lee Knowlton is the new President and CEO of PIU Management, LLC, the parent company of Pump It Up and BounceU franchise brands with a total of 220 locations nationwide. Lee will discuss why he has made the move from Kahala Corp, where he oversaw all Domestic and International Operations for the company's 12 brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie and Great Steak and Potato, to PIU. He can talk about why he thinks the skills he learned in the restaurant industry will translate well into the party sector. Lee will talk about the Pump It Up/Bounce U franchise system as a whole, as well as what the individual franchisee experience is like. Lee can also talk about he thinks is in store for the franchise system in the future. About PIU Management, LLC PIU Management is the parent company of PIU Holdings, LLC and BU Holdings, LLC. Both Pump It Up and BounceU, the nation’s leaders in the indoor, inflatable party segment, were created as fun, safe, clean places for children and adults to enjoy. Private parties for birthdays, team, school events, etc. are available to everyone from toddlers to adults and should be reserved in advance. Trained staff provides guests with supervision, food and beverage set-up, and clean-up services, to ensure everyone has fun. For more information, please visit pumpitupparty.com or bounceu.com. Lee Knowlton has 18+ years of experience in operations management with an emphasis on high volume stores, training, implementing new products and or programs, strategic planning, and team building. Most recently, Lee served as the Chief Operating Office for Kahala Corp, where he oversaw all Domestic and International Operations for the company's 12 brands with over 3,750+ stores. Top brands include: Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, Taco Time, Samurai Sam’s, Surf City Squeeze and Great Steak and Potato.