Be an EmPLAYer
Is a Play Abby partnership right for you? We hope so!
We're excited to bring Play Abby to a neighbourhood near you. As owners of your nearest indoor play park, you can pride yourself in leading a local team and offering a space of play for the whole community
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Below are some steps and important subjects to think about when inquiring to be a Play Abby Franchise Partner
What You'll Need
Applicant minimum requirements
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You’re willing to invest a minimum of $542K
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You’re willing to train and demonstrate the skills required before you invest
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Have passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry
Experience in a diverse and professional background alongside team building and leadership skills are valuable in preparing for franchise ownership
Connecting with people is key, as you’ll be managing a team of different ages and cultural backgrounds
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Experience owning your own business or experience in the tourism industry is not a requirement. Our training program helps prepare you for ownership of a Play Abby franchise
How it Works
The opportunities are out there, whether it's locating a commercial unit and fitting it out or purchasing another indoor playground and retrofitting it with Play Abby's tested system
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When your franchise is awarded, you become a Play Abby owner!
Your chosen playground will be built, marketing will commence and when you and your EmPLAYees are trained... you're open for business
The Application Journey
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Step 1 - Inquire
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Step 2 - Complete an application
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Step 3 - Qualify as a candidate
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Step 4 - Disclosure review
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Step 5 - Market study
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Step 6 - Discovery Day
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Step 7 - Documentation
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Step 8 - Franchise Awarded!
Investing in a business is a decision with long-term commitments
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These are the steps to become a Play Abby Franchise Owner
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Ready to inquire?
Training Requirements
You must be willing to engage in both classroom and in-field training programs, totalling approximately 137 hours.
The training program can consist of up to 3-weeks of in-depth courses and will cover:
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Maintenance
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Operations
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Marketing and advertising
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Team recruitment and retention
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HR management
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Bookkeeping and reporting
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Mascot management
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Storytime and event management
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