Play Street Museum franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Play Street Museum franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $448,907 to $698,595, with about $100,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Play Street Museum FDD.
What are the Play Street Museum franchise fees and investment?
The Play Street Museum franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $448,907 to $698,595. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $448,907 to $698,595 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $100,000 |
| US locations | 24 |
| Industry | Education & Children (Sports & Recreation) |
| Headquarters | Plano, Texas |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Play Street Museum investment compare with other education & children franchises?
Play Street Museum's minimum investment of $448,907 is above the median minimum investment of $118,363 across the 231 education & children franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 43 of the other 230 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $40,000 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
By minimum investment, Play Street Museum belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Play Street Museum FDD?
Verify six parts of the Play Street Museum Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Play Street Museum discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Play Street Museum?
These education & children franchises have the closest minimum investment to Play Street Museum:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| KidStrong | $45,000 | $448,100 to $600,000 |
| XP League | $35,000 | $440,292 to $606,763 |
| Little Kitchen Academy | $65,000 | $436,450 to $880,988 |
| Muse Global School Method | $50,000 | $432,125 to $2,204,325 |
| School of Rock | $59,900 | $425,250 to $704,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Play Street Museum franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Play Street Museum franchise ranges from $448,907 to $698,595, including a franchise fee of $40,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Play Street Museum franchise?
Play Street Museum lists a minimum of about $100,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Play Street Museum locations are there?
Play Street Museum reported 24 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Play Street Museum been franchising?
Play Street Museum started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Play Street Museum and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Play Street Museum. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.