Safari RunFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Safari Run franchise requires a total initial investment of $429K – $1.1M, including a $40K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $429K – $1.1M
- 77th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 59th pct Health & Fitn…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 8th pct Health & Fitn…
- Units
- 3
- 16th pct Health & Fitn…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Health & Fitness · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Health & Fitness avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $429K – $1.1M including a $40K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 47/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Safari Run Enterprises, LLC
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 341 North Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, California 94401-1806
- Franchisor revenue
- $23K
- Most recent fiscal year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Safari Run is an outdoor adventure/recreational attraction franchise (likely obstacle course, zip-lining, or wildlife-themed activity park). Franchisees operate day-to-day venue management including guest check-ins, activity supervision, safety compliance, equipment maintenance, staff scheduling, and revenue collection from walk-in and group bookings.
- CEO
- Robert Eichensehr
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2009
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 2
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing · 17 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $40K | $40K | |
| Technology Set-Up Fee | $3K | $3K | |
| Real Estate/Rent | $10K | $20K | |
| Utility Deposits | $500 | $1K | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50K | $400K | |
| Insurance | $3K | $4K | |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $3K | $30K | |
| Training | $1K | $3K | |
| Signage | $5K | $15K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $300K | $500K | |
| Initial Inventory | $500 | $8K | |
| Grand Opening | $4K | $8K | |
| Computer & Software | $17K | $22K | |
| Licenses & Permits | $1K | $3K | |
| Legal & Accounting | $500 | $5K | |
| Dues & Subscriptions | $400 | $600 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $40K | $60K | |
| Total initial investment | $479K | $1.1M |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $429K – $1.1M
- Below avg, review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $40K – $60K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $40K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $780 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Health & Fitness averages
How Safari Run Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 3
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 33%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +0.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Micro-franchise system with severe data opacity, unproven unit economics, and unclear growth viability makes this a speculative, high-risk investment requiring extensive founder vetting.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Disclosure Document.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 47 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 3 units in system with unknown growth trajectory suggests minimal scale and market validation
- 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI assessment and raises transparency concerns
- 03MINORWide investment range ($429k-$1.1M) indicates unclear cost structure or significant unit variability
- 04MINOR5-year term is shorter than industry standard (10 years typical), limiting franchisee runway to profitability
- 05HIGHGoing concern status despite tiny unit count suggests potential franchisor financial fragility
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory radius | 3 mi |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 25 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | San Mateo County, California |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | The state where the Franchised Unit is located |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Disclosure Document.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 24 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 78 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- POS system
- Keystroke
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Keystroke
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
6 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Safari Run · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Safari Run franchise?
The total investment to open a Safari Run franchise ranges from $429K – $1.1M, with an initial franchise fee of $40K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Safari Run franchise owners earn?
Safari Run does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Safari Run's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Safari Run (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Safari Run franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Safari Run has 3 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 2 company-owned units.
Is Safari Run a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Safari Run as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 47 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.