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Auntie Anne's vs Play It Again Sports

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Auntie Anne's and Play It Again Sports are retail franchises. Auntie Anne's requires an investment of $158K – $836K while Play It Again Sports requires $346K – $460K. In terms of revenue, Play It Again Sports reports higher average unit revenue at $1.2M. On SBA loan performance, Auntie Anne's has a lower charge-off rate (4.7%) compared to Play It Again Sports (6.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Auntie Anne's A (Strongest tier) and Play It Again Sports A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$158K – $836K
$346K – $460K
Franchise Fee
$36K
$25K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$792KOutlet subset
$1.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.7% (78 loans)
6.0% (114 loans)
Total Units
1,247
309
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
1988
FDD Year
2026
2026