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Little Diggers
Little Diggers Franchising, LLC operates and franchises indoor playgrounds for children under the Little Diggers name, featuring sandbox play, recreational activities, birthday parties, and group events. Facilities use proprietary systems and specially formulated sand to maintain clean play areas, adhering to standardized business formats, methods, and specifications. The business model involves granting exclusive territorial franchises targeting families with young children seeking safe, indoor entertainment options.
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Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2% ad fund + $19.50/mo gift card fee + $75/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Two company-owned facilities (Facility 1 and Facility 2) open for a full year between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.
* Average gross profit calculated as Average Annual Gross Sales ($475,817.50) minus Average Cost of Goods Sold ($37,198) = $438,619.50. EBITDA margin calculated as Average EBITDA ($108,409) divided by Average Annual Gross Sales ($475,817.50) = 0.2278. The best guess profit range (low and high) is derived from the individual EBITDA figures of Facility 2 ($97,083) and Facility 1 ($119,735) respectively, as these represent the reported profit for the sampled facilities before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, and after imputed franchisee fees.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $475,818
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Unlock financial performance dataHow Little Diggers Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Little Diggers Current | $350K – $495K | $50K | 8.0% | 2 |
| URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK | $2.9M – $7.9M | $100K | 7.0% | 202 |
| ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK | $2.1M – $3.5M | $65K | 6.0% | 71 |
| Escapology | $627K – $2.3M | $45K | 6.0% | 63 |
| Miss Teen USA | $24K – $1.2M | N/A | N/A | 51 |
| Pump It Up | $104K – $661K | $30K | 6.0% | 42 |
Family Entertainment Average 16 franchises | $1.1M – $2.5M | $53K | 6.3% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 16 Family Entertainment franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
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1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
1 Contacts Available
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Little Diggers franchise ranges from $349,760 to $495,425. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.