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DEFY vs Sky Zone

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both DEFY and Sky Zone are recreation & entertainment franchises. DEFY requires an investment of $2.7M – $4.2M while Sky Zone requires $2.2M – $4.7M. In terms of revenue, Sky Zone reports higher average unit revenue at $2.9M. Sky Zone has SBA lending data on file with a 13.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates DEFY A (Top Quintile) and Sky Zone B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$2.7M – $4.2M
$2.2M – $4.7M
Franchise Fee
$60K
$75K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.0M
$2.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
13.0% (163 loans)
Total Units
61
193
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2018
2009
FDD Year
2022
2024