Playlive Nation franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Playlive Nation franchise fee is $45,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $147,960 to $344,440, with about $40,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Playlive Nation FDD.
What are the Playlive Nation franchise fees and investment?
The Playlive Nation franchise requires a franchise fee of $45,000 and a total initial investment of $147,960 to $344,440. 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) | $45,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $147,960 to $344,440 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $40,000 |
| US locations | 46 |
| Industry | Retail |
| Headquarters | Glendale, Arizona |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2013 |
How does the Playlive Nation investment compare with other retail franchises?
Playlive Nation's minimum investment of $147,960 is at or below the median minimum investment of $159,700 across the 223 retail franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 118 of the other 222 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $45,000 compares with an industry median of $30,000.
By minimum investment, Playlive Nation belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Playlive Nation FDD?
Verify six parts of the Playlive Nation 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 Playlive Nation 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 Playlive Nation?
These retail franchises have the closest minimum investment to Playlive Nation:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Experimax | $49,500 | $146,339 to $351,140 |
| Device Pitstop | $20,000 to $25,000 | $146,250 to $218,250 |
| Radioshack | $39,900 | $149,875 to $542,351 |
| More Space Place | $59,500 | $150,050 to $249,100 |
| UBREAKIFIX | $25,000 to $40,000 | $151,350 to $448,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Playlive Nation franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Playlive Nation franchise ranges from $147,960 to $344,440, including a franchise fee of $45,000, 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 Playlive Nation franchise?
Playlive Nation lists a minimum of about $40,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Playlive Nation locations are there?
Playlive Nation reported 46 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 Playlive Nation been franchising?
Playlive Nation started offering franchises in 2013 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Playlive Nation and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Playlive Nation. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.