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Be an EmPLAYer

Owning a Play Abby means more than opening an indoor play park, it means becoming a leader in your community.

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As a franchise partner, you’ll guide a local team, create a space where families connect and build a business backed by award-winning systems and support.

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Who We're Looking For

We welcome candidates from diverse professional backgrounds, what matters most is your enthusiasm for family fun and your commitment to the Play Abby model

The Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate about family-focused experiences

  • Able to lead both the business and the team behind it

  • Strong with people and able to manage relationships in a fast-paced setting

  • Hands-on, engaged and committed to the brand

  • ​Willing to follow a system and maintain high standards of service

  • Excited to be a local ambassador for Play Abby

  • Ability to invest a minimum of $600,000 and have the financial readiness to support the project through development and opening

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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

Community Leaders

Become the Leader in your Community

Our ideal candidates are individuals who are passionate about leading a team and setting the standard for what positive leadership looks like.

 

As a Play Abby Franchise Owner, you are a role model not only for the families you serve, but for the young people you employ as they enter the workforce and grow their confidence. You care about building an inclusive, respectful workplace and understand the impact a great leader can have on shaping the next generation.

 

Through your park, you help strengthen your community by creating a space that families trust, team members are proud to work in, and kids love coming back to.

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Finance

Getting Ready to Invest

Preparing to invest in a Play Abby franchise means building a strong foundation for a space your community will love and trust. The $600,000 minimum investment is designed to support the thoughtful creation of a high-quality, safe and engaging indoor playground experience from day one.​​

​Your investment includes​

  • Two age appropriate playgrounds built by our trusted and experienced playground manufacturer

  • A secondary attraction (Go Karts, Laser Tag, etc.) depending on your market and location

  • Tenant improvements

  • Initial inventory

  • POS and supporting systems

Many of our franchise partners explore financing options to help plan for the future. While Play Abby does not provide direct financing, our team is happy to guide you toward resources and help you think through your options.

 

However you finance, the goal stays the same: helping you open doors to cleaner, brighter and better play​

Canadian Small Business Financial Program
Business Development Bank of Canada
WEBC - Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in BC

Fill out our Application Form to qualify as a candidate

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We'll give you a call and learn about your goals

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Learn more about Play Abby and calculate your ROI

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Meet our Directors and chat about the right location

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Find the perfect site for your Play Abby

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Own the park and lead the play!

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Application

Interview

Information Kit

Review Meeting

Play Day

Documentation

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Ready to start your franchising journey?​

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