About Superior Play Systems Franchise
Superior Play Systems is a retail and entertainment franchise offering high quality playground equipment including wooden swing sets, trampolines, and basketball goals designed to encourage years of active and creative play for children.
Franchising since 2017, each location features an interactive showroom where families can experience the equipment firsthand, along with open play sessions and party hosting.
The initial franchise fee is $40,000.
Superior Play Systems Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$266K
Average Investment
$292K
Maximum Investment
$318K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales (up to 2.5%) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $266,170 – $318,345 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $266K–$318K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales (up to 2.5%)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $8,000 | $10,000 |
| Equipment | $6,900 | $9,375 |
| Signage (interior and exterior) | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $20,200 | $22,900 |
| Opening Inventory | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Rent Deposits | $14,200 | $17,200 |
| Utility Deposits | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Pre-opening Travel Expense | $3,570 | $5,070 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,500 | $3,500 |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $500 | $1,000 |
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies | $500 | $1,000 |
| Additional funds – 3 Months | $44,300 | $58,800 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current franchise fee, or $20,000, whichever is greater |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current franchise fee; subject to a $10,000 minimum |
| Technology Fee | $2,200 annual software fee |
| Audit Fee | Costs and expenses |
| Local Advertising Marketing and Promotional Expenditures | Minimum 4% of monthly Gross Sales (Months 1-12), Minimum 3% of monthly Gross Sales (Month 13 and subsequent) |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or highest rate allowed by law |
| Late Fee | $75 per day |
| Non-Sufficient Funds | $50 |
| Relocation Fee | Costs and expenses |
| Testing or Supplier Approval Fee | $500 plus costs and expenses of testing (refundable if approved for entire System) |
| Additional Training | $1,000 per person per week plus expenses incurred |
| Legal fees and expenses | Costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees |
| Management Fee | 20% of Gross Sales (if franchisor operates business due to death, disability, etc.) |
| Indemnification | Amount of any loss or damages plus costs and expenses of litigation |
| Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Confidential Operating Manual Replacement Fee | $500 |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $30,000 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | One week |
| Classroom Training | 16 |
| On-the-Job Training | 32 |
| Training Location | Norristown, Pennsylvania, or another designated location |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may offer or require mandatory or optional additional training programs for up to five days per year at a designated location, and may require attendance at a national business meeting or annual convention for up to three days per year. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive, but with limited rights to operate within a specific designated territory. |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Defined by specific zip codes, cities, counties or other natural boundaries. |
| Description | You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets we own or from channels of distribution or competitive brands that we own. Your Franchise Agreement will grant you certain limited rights with respect to a specific Territory. Under the Franchise Agreement you have the right to establish and operate one (1) Franchised Business within the Territory. The Territory may be located within specific zip codes, cities, counties or other natural boundaries. Your Territory may be based in part on population density, potential customer base, current and projected market demand, access and visibility, traffic patterns and other economic, demographic and geographic factors we determine. You are required to find and obtain possession of a specific location for your Franchised Business that meets our site selection standards and our approval. We have the right, now or in the future, to purchase, merge, acquire or affiliate with an existing competitive or non-competitive franchise network, chain or any other business regardless of the location of that chain’s or business’ facilities, and to operate, franchise or license those businesses and/or facilities operating under the Marks or any other marks following our purchase, merger, acquisition or affiliation, regardless of the location of the facilities which may be within or near your Territory. However, we will not convert any acquired facilities that are operating within the Territory to a Superior Play Systems franchise. Your rights in and to your Territory are not dependent upon your meeting a minimum sales quota. Your rights to the Territory are contingent on you not being in default of the Franchise Agreement or the Franchise Agreement not having expired or been terminated. The configuration of your Territory will not change except by mutual agreement of you and us. You do not have any options, rights of first refusal, or similar rights to acquire additional franchises. You may not relocate the Franchised Business without our prior written consent. We reserve the right to use other channels of distribution, including the internet, to make sales within the Territory using the Marks through any distribution method other than a dedicated Superior Play Systems location, including, but not limited to, outlets within retail locations and captive market locations such as enclosed shopping malls, expo centers and business or other institutional campuses (“Alternative Distribution Channels”). We are not obligated to offer you the right to sell products or services through Alternative Distribution Channels and You will receive no compensation for our sale or products and services within the Territory through Alternative Distribution Channels. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current franchise fee; subject to a $10,000 minimum |
| Renewal Conditions | Full compliance with franchise agreement, 6 months' notice of intent to renew, no more than three defaults during current term, payment of renewal fee, continued right to occupy premises, execution of General Release, and compliance with then-current qualifications and training requirements. May be asked to sign a new Franchise Agreement with materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current franchise fee, or $20,000, whichever is greater |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor's decision not to exercise right of first refusal; transferee meets current standards; transferee signs current form of Franchise Agreement; transferee and general manager complete Initial Management Training Program; all amounts owed to franchisor and third-party creditors paid; franchisee and transferee sign General Release; franchisee subordinates claims to transferee; franchisee indemnifies franchisor for 3 years; franchisor approves material terms; landlord's consent to lease assignment; payment of transfer fee plus costs and expenses. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate the agreement if the franchisee defaults on any lawful provision of the franchise agreement and fails to cure such failure after written notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure (typically 30 days). Specific non-curable defaults are also listed, leading to immediate termination. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for 24 months after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee may not divert customers, participate in a competing business, or act injuriously to the system. For 24 months after termination or expiration, the franchisee may not divert customers, participate in a competing business within 5 miles of any Superior Play business, or act injuriously to the system. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires you (or your Operating Principal if you are an entity) to personally supervise your Franchised Business. You must successfully complete our Initial Management Training Program and all other training courses we require. You must devote full time and energy to the job and cannot have an interest in or business relationship with any of our competitors. |
| Required Suppliers | You must obtain certain equipment, goods, services, supplies, materials, fixtures, furnishings, branded materials, computer hardware and software and other products only from our designated or approved suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, printers, contractors and distributors (“Suppliers”) as we require, which may include or be limited to us or an affiliate. You must purchase playground sets, trampolines, basketball hoops and nets, component and replacement parts, anything bearing the Marks, proprietary software, marketing materials, play area flooring, rubber mulch, rubber timbers, wear mats, sports flooring, site amenities private label sealants and payroll services from Suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor reserves the right to have items sourced exclusively from Suppliers, including a single Supplier (which may be the franchisor or one of its affiliates) or a limited number of Suppliers. Affiliates Superior Play Systems Inc. and JNJ Partners Inc. are currently the sole Suppliers for all playsets, playset accessories, basketball accessories, flooring, timbers, slides, water seal, and certain marketing materials. Affiliates Superior Play Systems Inc., JNJ Partners Inc., and PROformance Hoops LLC are currently the sole Suppliers of basketball hoops and nets. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | As of December 31, 2022, neither the franchisor nor its affiliates derived revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases made by franchisees, but the franchisor reserves the right to do so. The franchisor currently does not receive rebates, overrides, or other consideration from suppliers as a result of franchisee purchases, but reserves the right to do so. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Superior Play Systems Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$2.3M
Median Revenue
$2.3M
Revenue Range
$1.5M – $3.0M
Sample Size
2 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Superior Play Systems Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSuperior Play Systems has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Superior Play Systems System Growth
Total Units
7
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
7
Superior Play Systems currently operates 0 franchised locations and 7 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-13,819
Total Assets
$17K
Audited by Herbein + Company, Inc. for year ending December 31.
Superior Play Systems Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Superior Play Systems franchise ranges from $266,170 to $318,345, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Superior Play Systems charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales (up to 2.5%) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Superior Play Systems Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Superior Play Systems to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Superior Play Systems franchise owners report average revenue of $2.3M and median revenue of $2.3M. This is based on a sample of 2 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Superior Play Systems has been franchising since 2017. The FDD shows an investment range of $266,170-$318,345, a 5% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $266,170 to $318,345 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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