Playa Bowls franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Playa Bowls franchise fee is $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $255,944 to $1,037,794, with about $90,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Playa Bowls FDD.
What are the Playa Bowls franchise fees and investment?
The Playa Bowls franchise requires a franchise fee of $35,000 and a total initial investment of $255,944 to $1,037,794. 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) | $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $255,944 to $1,037,794 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $90,000 |
| US locations | 290 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Acai Bowl) |
| Headquarters | Belmar, New Jersey |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Playa Bowls investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Playa Bowls's minimum investment of $255,944 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 695 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $35,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Playa Bowls belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Playa Bowls FDD?
Verify six parts of the Playa Bowls 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 Playa Bowls 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 Playa Bowls?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Playa Bowls:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Wayback Burgers | $35,000 | $256,000 to $850,000 |
| The Buffalo Spot | $45,000 | $255,700 to $615,500 |
| Paulie Gee's | $15,000 | $255,500 to $735,000 |
| Firenza | $40,000 | $256,450 to $546,000 |
| Sweetfrog | $15,000 to $30,000 | $256,500 to $658,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Playa Bowls franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Playa Bowls franchise ranges from $255,944 to $1,037,794, including a franchise fee of $35,000, 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 Playa Bowls franchise?
Playa Bowls lists a minimum of about $90,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Playa Bowls locations are there?
Playa Bowls reported 290 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 Playa Bowls been franchising?
Playa Bowls 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. Playa Bowls and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Playa Bowls. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.