FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Play It Again Sports using its latest 2026 FDD coverage.
Based on 2026 FDD · 2 filings in corpus · Latest FDD: 2026
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Play It Again Sports franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $346K – $460K. Reported owner economics show $142K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $25K franchise fee · 8% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Play It Again Sports requires a total initial investment of $346K to $460K (midpoint approximately $403K), with an initial franchise fee of $25K. The ongoing fee burden is 8% (5% royalty plus 3% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 18.1%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2026 FDD, the median revenue for Play It Again Sports locations is $1.0M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $142K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 35.3% with a payback period of approximately 2.8 years.
Play It Again Sports operates approximately 13 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 5.5% is in line with industry norms of approximately 3.8%.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2026 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2011-2025). 119 loans across 31 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
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