How many Recreation & Entertainment franchise brands are there?

We track 166 recreation & entertainment franchise brands with verified FDD data, verdict grades, and financial metrics.

What is the average investment for a Recreation & Entertainment franchise?

The average initial investment for a recreation & entertainment franchise ranges from $919,794 to $1,772,121, based on FDD Item 7 disclosures across 166 brands.

What is the average revenue for Recreation & Entertainment franchises?

The average gross revenue reported by recreation & entertainment franchises is $992,997, based on Item 19 financial performance representations.

How many Recreation & Entertainment franchises have an A verdict?

23 out of 166 recreation & entertainment franchise brands have earned an A verdict, indicating strong unit economics, low franchisee turnover, and favorable SBA loan performance.

What is the SBA loan charge-off rate for Recreation & Entertainment franchises?

The average SBA loan charge-off rate for recreation & entertainment franchises is 16.3%, based on data from 127 brands with 10 or more SBA-backed loans.

Best Recreation & Entertainment Franchises (2026)

166 brands analyzed. Average investment: $920K. Average revenue: $993K.

How to evaluate recreation & entertainment franchises

Weigh investment against disclosed revenue — high revenue can require high capital.
Read the SBA charge-off rate as one risk signal, not the whole picture.
Verify figures against each brand's FDD (Item 7 costs, Item 19 revenue) — gross sales are not profit.
Shortlist a few, then talk to current and former owners before you commit.

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Brands: 166

Avg investment: $920K - $1.8M

Avg revenue: $993K; Median $735K · 19 of 166 disclose Item 19 · 1 rest on fewer than 3 outlets · 9 excluded as company-owned only

Avg SBA charge-off rate: 16.3%; 60 brands with ≥10 loans

Avg franchise fee: $99K

Avg 3-yr growth: 142.0%; System CAGR · median 100.0% · 5 brands

Avg fee load: 8.8%; Royalty + ad fund

Avg turnover: 4.9%; Franchisee churn

A-rated: 23

Investment vs. franchise fee

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Top Recreation & Entertainment franchises

AStrongest tier

Cruise Planners

2997 contacts

Investment

$2K – $21K

Item 19 (Reported)

$411K

Units

3,125+20%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Recreation & Entertainment

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Cruise Planners

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Color Me Mine

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Sky Zone

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