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Sky Zone vs The Back Nine

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Sky Zone and The Back Nine are recreation & entertainment franchises. Sky Zone requires an investment of $2.2M – $4.7M while The Back Nine requires $307K – $689K. In terms of revenue, Sky Zone reports higher average unit revenue at $2.9M. On SBA loan performance, The Back Nine has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Sky Zone (13.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Sky Zone A (Top Quintile) and The Back Nine A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$2.2M – $4.7M
$307K – $689K
Franchise Fee
$75K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.9M
$239K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
13.0% (163 loans)
0.0% (107 loans)
Total Units
234
124
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2009
2023
FDD Year
2024
2026