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AR Workshop vs Sky Zone

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both AR Workshop and Sky Zone are recreation & entertainment franchises. AR Workshop requires an investment of $94K – $174K while Sky Zone requires $3.2M – $4.8M. In terms of revenue, Sky Zone reports higher average unit revenue at $2.3M. On SBA loan performance, AR Workshop has a lower charge-off rate (9.1%) compared to Sky Zone (13.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates AR Workshop C (Average) and Sky Zone A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$94K – $174K
$3.2M – $4.8M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$75K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$128K
$2.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
9.1% (19 loans)
13.0% (163 loans)
Total Units
115
245
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2009
FDD Year
2024
2026