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How Much Does a Playa Bowls Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Playa Bowls franchise costs between $255,944 and $1,037,794 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$255,944

Minimum Investment

$1,037,794

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Playa Bowls Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $15,000 – $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Playa Bowls Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Playa Bowls franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · When Franchise Agreement is signed $35,000

Real Estate $114,000 – $627,788

Construction and Leasehold Improvements As arranged $110,000 – $507,000

Lease Deposits and Rent - Three Months As arranged $3,000 – $100,000

Utility Deposits As arranged $1,000 – $20,788

Equipment & Assets $57,584 – $221,084

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment As arranged $50,000 – $133,684

Signage As arranged $2,000 – $40,000

Initial Inventory As arranged $4,084 – $35,400

Computer, Software, and Point of Sale System As arranged $1,500 – $12,000

Training $4,600 – $20,381

Travel for Initial Training As arranged $1,000 – $13,181

On-Site Pre-Opening Assistance and Training Fee As arranged · Prior to and upon completion of on- site pre-opening assistance training $3,600 – $7,200

Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $60,000

Additional Funds - Three Months As arranged $25,000 – $60,000

Other Costs $19,760 – $73,541

Professional Fees As arranged $7,500 – $40,000

Insurance Deposits - Three Months As arranged $1,875 – $12,441

General Licenses and Permits As arranged $385 – $11,100

Grand Opening Marketing As arranged $10,000

Total Estimated Investment $255,944 – $1,037,794

How Does Playa Bowls Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Playa Bowls's minimum investment of $255,944 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$255,944

Playa Bowls Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,037,794

Playa Bowls Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Playa Bowls?

The total startup cost for a Playa Bowls franchise ranges from $255,944 to $1,037,794, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $114,000 to $627,788.

How much is the Playa Bowls franchise fee?

The Playa Bowls franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $15,000 to $30,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Playa Bowls a good investment?

Playa Bowls requires a total franchise investment of $255,944 to $1,037,794 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 78/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Playa Bowls franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Playa Bowls franchise owner make?

Playa Bowls franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,235,948 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Playa Bowls franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.