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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + up to 4% (currently 2%) national marketing fund + up to $500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 223 Operational Franchise Outlets that qualify as Traditional Outlets for 2025 Calendar Year.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,117,488
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Key Insights
- Lower investment than 75% 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 | $282K – $1.1M | $35K | 6.0% | 342 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $520K – $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 (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+15 more states
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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.
57 SBA loans on record
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266 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
266 Contacts Available
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Dispute regarding alleged conspiracy to deprive franchisees of investment and ownership interests, and claims related to notices of default and termination.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a PLAYA BOWLS franchise ranges from $281,960 to $1,055,594. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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