How Much Does a Play It Again Sports^® Franchise Cost?

Seizing a Remarkable Sporting Goods Franchising Opportunity

Investment Requirements (USD)

Appropriate capitalization is a critical factor in the success of any business. Play It Again Sports expects franchise candidates to have an approximate investment of $314,300 to $420,800 to open a store. However, this investment will vary depending on the market and other factors.

Either individually or with a financial partner, our minimum net worth and liquid asset requirements are as follows:

• $90,000 to $105,000 – Cash or liquid assets*

• $400,000 – Net Worth

*Liquid asset examples include: cash, non-retirement stocks and bonds, etc.

Verification of financial data such as cash available will be required as you move forward in our franchise process. Funds quoted above are in U.S. dollars.

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Play It Again Sports Store Sales, Gross Margins, and Customer Information

Need a bird's-eye view of what our Play It Again Sports franchise stores look like? Below, see some quick facts about our customers, our retail spaces, our inventory, and more.

Sales and gross margin:

• Average Gross Sales: $1,186,546 (2023)*
• Average Gross Profit: $629,692 (2023)*

*The Average Store numbers are the 2023 Average Gross Sales and Average Gross Profit amounts stated in Schedule “I” of the 2024 Play It Again Sports® Franchise Disclosure Document (as reported by the 260 stores in the U.S. and Canada that had been in operation at least one year as of December 31, 2023). Of the 260 stores, 97 or 38% of the stores attained or exceeded the Average Gross Sales and 100 or 38% of the stores attained or exceeded the Average Gross Profit. The top quartile Average Gross Sales and Average Gross Profit only relates to the 65 Play It Again Sports® Stores that ranked in the top 25% of the gross sales range. Of the 65 stores in the top quartile, 39 or 60% of the stores attained or exceeded the top quartile Average Gross Sales and Average Gross Profit. A new franchisee’s results will likely differ from these results.

Real estate:

• Visibility to high traffic roads
• Retail centers with popular anchors
• Suburban strip centers near regional malls
• 3,500 – 4,000 square feet

Core customers:

• Adults age 25 – 49
• Parents of kids ages 4-16
• Middle to upper income households
• Presence of youth sports programs

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