Project Overview and Company Description
Quadracycle Design Company (QDC) is an innovative manufacturing company focused on the experiential tourism industry. Our primary product is a multi-passenger, pedal-powered vehicle commonly referred to as a Group Cycle, but also known as a Party Bike, Beer Bike, Trolley Pub, Pedal Pub, Cycle Pub, Bar Cycle, or Beer Trolley. This product caters to the increasing demand for social and memorable activities in diverse areas around the United States and Internationally.
Business Model
QDC presently operates on a B2B model, with our primary customers being independent experiential tour operators and national franchisors of the same seeking to enhance their customer experience through engaging, reliable, social, and eco-friendly transportation. Our revenue is primarily generated from sales of our Group Cycles, built-to-order in our Texas-based factory. We also benefit from additional revenues in repair, customization and retrofit of these vehicles. In addition, we are in the process of developing a rental and leasing program which aims to generate additional recurring revenue and provide a sustainable high-margin income from repairs, customizations and retrofits of these vehicles without interrupting our clients' operations.
Product
Our Group Cycle offerings stand apart in the industry due to their unique blend of safety features, industrial functionality, truth-in-manufacturing, comprehensive engineering with real-world validation methodology and appealing aesthetics. Unlike other group cycles on the market, ours are meticulously built with high-quality materials for enhanced durability and are designed for the ergonomic and functional comfort for its patrons, making the ride supremely enjoyable for all passengers. Our Group Cycles meet present NHTSA Low-Speed-Vehicle (LSV) safety regulations, excluding the GVWR weight restriction of 3000 lbs. To date, no manufacturer of this type has ever stated or engineered the vehicle itself for its actual carrying capacities of 15 persons plus a driver, and legitimately maintain this restrictive weight limitation. Our vehicles are proudly sold with a stated GVWR of 7000 lbs, a realistic figure for both the chassis and a fully loaded tour's weight. We have worked tirelessly to advocate for these vehicles to be reclassified as an Ultra-Low-Speed-Vehicle (ULSV), a term we successfully trademarked in advance of formally petitioning Federal and State regulators to legitimize these vehicles and bring awareness to the contrived nature of all preceding vehicles of this type.
Sales Pipeline
Our exclusive manufacturing agreement with Trolley Pub, a national franchisor, is a testament to our credibility and quality. Since November 2021, this partnership has led to the production and delivery of 32 vehicles to operators across the U.S., reinforcing our standing in the market. Furthermore, with the advent of ride-sharing, social media, experiential tourism and a growing focus on sustainability, we anticipate an increase in customer demand for our environmentally friendly and socially engaging product.
Team & Credentials
Our team consists of dedicated professionals with a broad spectrum of skills and expertise. We have a combined wealth of experience in manufacturing, business management, sales, and the tourism industry. Our strength lies in our shared vision and commitment to revolutionize the experiential tourism industry through high-quality, unique products and comprehensive technical support.
The Ask
QDC is seeking an investment of $300,000 to $500,000 to pre-manufacture salable inventory, and launch a rental and leasing program so our clients may “try before they buy” or utilize these vehicles in their existing commercial seasonal operations. Interested parties include adult summer camps, resort facilities, and marketing agencies looking for a unique opportunity to feature their portfolio’s branding on a moving canvas. This funding will further enable potential customers to utilize our superior product before purchasing, a strategy we believe is critical to driving sales. Another key facet of the pre-manufacture of inventory is to reduce historically long lead times, severe fluctuations in the demand curve, and allow our many repair clients the opportunity to get the maintenance and retrofit of their aging vehicles they so desperately need without significantly impacting their high-cash flow operations. A single missed weekend of tours can result in multiple thousands of dollars in revenue losses.
Use of Funds
The funds will be allocated towards further optimizing our production, expanding our marketing initiatives, developing a salable inventory, and launching our rental and leasing programs. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and ensuring that our growth does not compromise our product's integrity.
Return on Investment
In return for your investment, we offer up to 30% equity stake in our company. We firmly believe that Quadracycle Design stands at the forefront of an expanding market and is uniquely positioned to offer high returns on your investment. Many of our potential operators are open to the concept of joint ventures, and experience a significant cash flow from their tour operations. Our unique assets have an income generating ability of over $100,000 per year, per vehicle, in a moderate market. There is no other commercial asset available today with such a high rate of return on investment.
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we endeavor to revolutionize the experiential tourism space, bring legitimacy to an industry, and provide a fun, social, and environmentally friendly transportation alternative to an expanding range of markets.