PLAYlive Nation
PLAYlive Nation, Inc.
Company Information
17235 North 75thAvenue, Suite F-115Glendale, AZ 85308
PLAYlive Nation, Inc. converted to a Delaware corporation on July 24, 2019 from a Washington state corporation. Their principal business address is located at 17235 North 75th Avenue, Suite E-120, Glendale, AZ 85308.
Your franchise business will operate a PLAYlive Nation premium social gaming lounge offering digital and tabletop gaming, gaming oriented merchandise, buy-sell trade and services to the public in a unique and immersive atmosphere. The PLAYlive Nation concept allows individuals to experience the gaming industry in an upper scale, clean, and exciting environment with other gaming enthusiast. PLAYlive Nation offers the opportunity to obtain franchises to develop and operate a number of PLAYlive Nation premium social gaming lounges under a Multi-Unit Development Agreement (“MUDA”), attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit B. If you sign a MUDA, you will receive a Limited Exclusive Territory (“Territory”) in which you will establish individual PLAYlive Nation premium social gaming lounge under our separate then-current Franchise Agreements according to a Development Schedule (“Development Schedule”) by the dates specified on the Development Schedule. The market for your services for this franchise opportunity will consist of members of the general public seeking gaming activities, services and merchandise. Sales are not seasonal, though some seasons such as summertime and holiday seasons experience even stronger performance. The market consists mainly of solo gaming centers. PLAYlive Nation owners will not need any special licensing by the state they work in, but each business is subject to state and federal regulations regarding employees. You must comply with federal, state and local health regulations concerning the operation of a premium social gaming facility.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
10/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $26,500 Maximum: $47,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $150,460 Maximum: $479,440
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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