PLAYA BOWLS
Playa Bowls franchises fast-casual shops that specialize in acai bowls, pitaya bowls, coconut bowls, mango bowls, oatmeal bowls, smoothies, juices, and other healthy menu items offered for on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery. The business model includes single-unit franchises and multi-unit development agreements for operating shops in high-traffic retail locations, with optional ancillary food trucks, all adhering to the proprietary Playa Bowls system. It targets health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious, fresh bowl-based meals and beverages in competitive fast-casual markets.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + up to $450/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 188 Operational Franchise Outlets for the 2024 Calendar Year, comprising 166 Traditional Outlets and 22 Seasonal Outlets. The 166 Traditional Outlets include sales from six mobile food trailers. The 22 Seasonal Outlets include sales from one food truck. New Franchise Outlets are not included.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (166 Traditional Outlets × $1,288,433 + 22 Seasonal Outlets × $540,759) / 188 Total Outlets = $1,200,939. Median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, and revenue bottom quartile are taken from the data for 166 Traditional Outlets, as they represent the majority of the operational franchise outlets and no combined figures for all 188 outlets were provided.
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How PLAYA BOWLS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 79% of Fast Casual franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Fast Casual
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PLAYA BOWLS Current | $256K – $1.0M | $35K | 6.0% | 261 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+10 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PLAYA BOWLS franchisees (2020 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
343 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a PLAYA BOWLS franchise ranges from $255,944 to $1,037,794. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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