Recreation & Social

Recreation & Social franchises connect people through sports, arts, entertainment, and shared experiences. From fitness instruction and golf to event planning, photography, and travel agencies, these businesses thrive in communities where people actively invest in their leisure time and personal wellbeing.

Sleep Inn

Travel

Offers franchised, independently owned and operated hotels focused on restful, stylish budget-friendly accommodations. more ›

$9,160,125 Minimum Investment402 UnitsSince 1939

3 FDDs available ›

Slick City Action Park

Camp League & TournamentSport-Health Instruction & TrainingSports Club & FacilityEvent Party & Entertainment

Indoor slide and action sports park offering all-ages adventure and family entertainment experiences. more ›

$1,492,800 Minimum Investment25 Units

4 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Children's art studio offering pottery, art classes, camps, and creative programs for kids. more ›

$100,400 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2009

Small Town Play Café

Event Party & Entertainment

Part indoor play space, part café offering open play, birthday parties, and quality coffee for families. more ›

$290,000 Minimum Investment

Smash Zone

Sports Club & FacilityEvent Party & EntertainmentSpecialty Recreation

A rage room experience where guests smash breakables to relieve stress in a safe, supervised environment. more ›

$60,105 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2021

1 FDD available ›

Snap Fitness

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

24/7 access gym franchise offering premium fitness equipment and facilities for members at all fitness levels. more ›

$554,731 Minimum Investment468 UnitsSince 2003

12 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Soccer 5

Camp League & TournamentSport-Health Instruction & TrainingSports Club & Facility

Community-based small-sided soccer centers offering field rentals, leagues, and academy programs for all ages. more ›

$687,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2010

Soccer Buddies

Sport-Health Instruction & Training

Youth soccer classes, camps, and birthday parties for children ages 15 months to 12 years. more ›

$119,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2011

1 FDD available ›

Soccer Post

Recreation & Sports Equipment

Specialty soccer retail stores offering gear, apparel, and equipment for soccer players and families. more ›

$56,600 Minimum Investment60 UnitsSince 1991

3 FDDs available ›

Soccer Shots

Camp League & TournamentSport-Health Instruction & Training

Youth soccer program for children ages 2-8 combining skill development with character education. more ›

$42,950 Minimum Investment335 UnitsSince 2005

12 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Soccer Stars

Camp League & TournamentSport-Health Instruction & TrainingSports Club & Facility

Mobile youth soccer franchise offering non-competitive programs for children across the U.S. more ›

$70,350 Minimum Investment170 UnitsSince 2022

5 FDDs available ›

Society Wine Bar

Event Party & Entertainment

Wine bar franchise offering wine and craft beer, retail, wine classes, and a monthly wine club subscription. more ›

$151,100 Minimum Investment

Sogility

Camp League & TournamentSport-Health Instruction & Training

Provides structured soccer training programs and memberships for skill development across all levels. more ›

$163,498 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019

SOLDIERFIT

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Military boot camp-inspired fitness franchise offering group classes and gym memberships. more ›

$144,000 Minimum Investment

3 FDDs available ›

Designs and installs state-of-the-art synthetic turf systems for residential, commercial, and golf applications. more ›

$83,000 Minimum Investment

Space Walk

Event Party & Entertainment

Provides inflatable rental entertainment equipment through a franchise partner program with exclusive territories. more ›

200 UnitsSince 1959

Offers franchised limited-service hotel accommodations under Hilton's value-focused brand for budget-conscious travelers. more ›

$2,877,390 Minimum InvestmentSince 1946

1 FDD available ›

SPENGA

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Boutique fitness studio combining spin, strength training, and yoga in one 60-minute session. more ›

$480,280 Minimum Investment45 UnitsSince 2014

10 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Premier children's school photography franchise operating mobile studios at preschools and private schools. more ›

$39,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2013

Sportball

Camp League & TournamentSport-Health Instruction & Training

Youth sports enrichment program teaching multi-sport skills to young children in a fun, non-competitive environment. more ›

$76,250 Minimum InvestmentSince 1995

Stacked Pickle

Sports Club & FacilityEvent Party & Entertainment

Neighborhood sports bar and restaurant featuring wings, burgers, beer, and a lively community atmosphere. more ›

$425,550 Minimum InvestmentSince 2010

3 FDDs available ›

StarCycle

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Offers 45-minute candlelit indoor cycling classes combining high-energy music and an empowering group fitness experience. more ›

$240,025 Minimum Investment14 UnitsSince 2013

8 FDDs available ›

STEAM City Kids

Sport-Health Instruction & Training

Provides STEAM enrichment programs for children through in-school field trips and traveling educational services. more ›

STEM for Kids

Sport-Health Instruction & Training

Provides hands-on STEM/STEAM educational programs for children through after-school, camps, and learning center models. more ›

$19,900 Minimum Investment

2 FDDs available ›

Story Time Chess

Sport-Health Instruction & Training

Chess instruction for young children ages 3–8 using story-based curriculum delivered in-home or mobile settings. more ›

$65,579 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 2011

1 FDD available ›

Straw Hat Pizza

Event Party & Entertainment

Family entertainment destination serving pizza and other casual dining menu items in a fun atmosphere. more ›

44 UnitsSince 1960

1 FDD available ›

Stretch Zone

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Offers certified practitioner-assisted stretching sessions using patented equipment and a proprietary methodology. more ›

$142,590 Minimum Investment413 UnitsSince 2016

8 FDDs available ›

StretchLab

Sport-Health Instruction & Training

Offers one-on-one and group assisted stretching services for all ages and fitness levels in studio settings. more ›

$271,037 Minimum Investment486 UnitsSince 2017

10 FDDs available ›

STRONG Pilates

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Pilates and cardio-infused boutique fitness studio franchise offering reformer-based group workouts. more ›

$399,995 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 2019

2 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Studio 30 The Kettlebell Fit Club

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Boutique fitness studio offering signature 30-minute kettlebell and functional group training workouts. more ›

$59,285 Minimum Investment

Studio 6

Travel

Extended-stay economy motel brand offering studio and suite rooms with full kitchenettes. more ›

$621,892 Minimum InvestmentSince 1999

13 FDDs available ›

Studio Pilates International

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Reformer Pilates studio franchise combining expert instruction with cutting-edge AV technology for results-driven group fitness. more ›

$502,732 Minimum Investment20 UnitsSince 2002

2 FDDs available ›

StudioRes

Travel

Midscale extended-stay hotel brand offering smart, functional design at affordable prices for longer-stay guests. more ›

$14,012,800 Minimum Investment4 UnitsSince 2023

3 FDDs available ›

Stumpy's Hatchet House

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingEvent Party & EntertainmentSpecialty Recreation

Indoor axe throwing venue for parties, corporate events, and recreational entertainment for adults. more ›

$314,208 Minimum Investment25 UnitsSince 2015

1 FDD available ›