Play Street Museum Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Play Street Museum fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$483K - $760K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$40K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$373k all franchised units open entire 52-week period

System size (Item 20)

28 +6

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

10+ yrs

Company-owned units

2

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$370,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

30

Total units open

6

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

6

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Play Street Museum ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

79th pct · of 138 peers

Franchise fee

31st pct · of 138 peers

System size

46th pct · of 138 peers

Child Services & Education industry averages

Avg investment

$372K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$46K

Avg system size

95

Franchises analyzed

138

How Play Street Museum stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Play Street Museum Disclosed $40K $483K - $760K 6% 28
Pump IT UpSimilar price Disclosed $30K $104K - $762K 6% 39
Kumon North AmericaBiggest system Disclosed $2K $102K - $234K 1,705
Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category Disclosed $100K $2.9M - $5.4M 7% 202

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Play Street Museum franchise cost?

Play Street Museum requires a $40,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $482,741–$759,920, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Play Street Museum?

Play Street Museum is franchised by PSM Worldwide, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does Play Street Museum disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Play Street Museum discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $373,155. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Play Street Museum charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Play Street Museum locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Play Street Museum has 28 total locations, with 6 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Play Street Museum grant exclusive territory?

No. Play Street Museum does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Play Street Museum discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000, a transfer fee of $25,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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