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.

Owns, manages, and franchises unique hotels across Western North America with pet-friendly, locally inspired stays. more ›

$10,151,300 Minimum Investment

1 FDD available ›

Cocktail Claw

Event Party & EntertainmentSpecialty Recreation

Adult-themed claw machines filled with miniature liquor bottles for events, bars, and celebrations. more ›

$41,295 Minimum Investment8 UnitsSince 2019

2 FDDs available ›

Coconut Cove

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingEvent Party & Entertainment

Tropical-themed indoor playground franchise for children ages 0-12, featuring safe, engaging play environments. more ›

Color Me Mine

Art & CraftEvent Party & Entertainment

Paint-your-own pottery and ceramics studio offering creative art-as-entertainment experiences for all ages. more ›

$219,180 Minimum Investment125 UnitsSince 1998

12 FDDs available ›

Comic Book Cafe

Art & Craft

A superhero-themed restaurant and comic book store where everything on display is for sale. more ›

$432,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2008

Complete Weddings + Events

Marriage Wedding & BridalMusic Video & AudioEvent Party & Entertainment

Mobile DJ, photography, videography, photo booth, and lighting services for weddings and events. more ›

$68,800 Minimum Investment82 UnitsSince 1974

7 FDDs available ›

Conquer Ninja

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingSports Club & Facility

Ninja warrior-themed gym franchise offering open play, memberships, classes, birthday parties, and competitions. more ›

$360,000 Minimum Investment12 UnitsSince 2015

6 FDDs available ›

Conquer Padel Club

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingSports Club & FacilityRecreation & Sports Equipment

Padel club franchise offering professional courts, memberships, and a social sports experience. more ›

$1,119,250 Minimum InvestmentSince 2024

3 FDDs available ›

Contender eSports

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingEvent Party & Entertainment

Provides specialized gaming center experiences with custom-built esports stations for competitive and casual gaming. more ›

$195,980 Minimum Investment14 UnitsSince 2018

4 FDDs available ›

Cooking classes and catering business rooted in Southern cuisine, offering culinary experiences to the community. more ›

$50,000 Minimum Investment

Corefire

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Pilates-based boutique fitness studio using Megaformer equipment for full-body, 45-minute group workouts. more ›

4 Units

Cork & Candles Scent Bar

Art & CraftEvent Party & Entertainment

Experiential scent bar where guests hand-pour custom candles while enjoying drinks in a social setting. more ›

$283,807 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 2021

Corks 'N Crafts

Art & CraftEvent Party & Entertainment

Mobile art event company offering creative workshops, pop-up art parties, and on-site event activations for all occasions. more ›

Cornhole Golf

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingEvent Party & EntertainmentRecreation & Sports Equipment

An 18-hole skill toss obstacle course combining cornhole and mini golf for family-friendly fun. more ›

$212,000 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2024

1 FDD available ›

Craft Axe Throwing

Camp League & TournamentSport-Health Instruction & TrainingEvent Party & EntertainmentSpecialty Recreation

Offers axe throwing venues and escape room entertainment experiences for groups, events, and team building. more ›

$220,583 Minimum InvestmentSince 2013

Creatif

Art & CraftEvent Party & Entertainment

Modern art studio offering DIY painting, ceramics, clay, LEGO, slime, birthday parties, workshops, classes, and STEAM camps. more ›

$42,300 Minimum Investment6 UnitsSince 2018

5 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Creative Kids Movement Network

Sport-Health Instruction & Training

Mobile dance, yoga, and fitness enrichment programs brought directly to childcare centers and schools for children ages 2–10. more ›

$35,315 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 1998

2 FDDs available ›

Crew Fitness

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Group fitness studio offering zone 2 training, strength & stability, and VO2 max classes for all fitness levels. more ›

Cru Lounge

Event Party & Entertainment

Upscale hookah lounge and nightlife venue offering premium hookah, curated cocktails, and elevated cuisine. more ›

$172,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2010

CruiseOne

Travel

Home-based travel agency franchise selling cruises, vacation packages, tours, and resort experiences. more ›

$2,590 Minimum Investment2,175 UnitsSince 1992

12 FDDs available ›

Cruisin' Tikis

TravelMarineEvent Party & Entertainment

Tiki-themed boat charter cruise franchise offering island-vibe leisure tours on the water. more ›

$140,050 Minimum Investment36 UnitsSince 2011

8 FDDs available ›

Crunch Fitness

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

High-energy, value-priced fitness clubs offering gym equipment, group classes, and personal training. more ›

$2,147,500 Minimum Investment486 UnitsSince 1989

11 FDDs available ›

CryoFit

Health Club & Weight Loss

Cryotherapy wellness franchise offering whole-body electric cryotherapy and recovery services. more ›

$141,550 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 2015

2 FDDs available ›

Ctrl V

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingEvent Party & Entertainment

Virtual reality arcade offering immersive VR gaming experiences for individuals, groups, and corporate team building. more ›

$217,650 Minimum InvestmentSince 2016

3 FDDs available ›

Curbside Confections

Event Party & Entertainment

Mobile candy truck franchise serving confections and snacks at special events, weddings, and celebrations. more ›

$163,498 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019

Curves

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Women-focused fitness franchise offering 30-minute strength training circuit workouts with personal coaching support. more ›

$71,731 Minimum Investment154 UnitsSince 1995

12 FDDs available ›

CycleBar

Health Club & Weight LossSport-Health Instruction & Training

Premium indoor cycling studio franchise offering high-energy, low-impact group cycling classes with concierge-level service. more ›

$410,809 Minimum Investment189 UnitsSince 2015

13 FDDs available ›

D-BAT

Camp League & TournamentSport-Health Instruction & Training

Indoor and outdoor baseball and softball training academies combined with a retail pro shop. more ›

$503,450 Minimum Investment199 UnitsSince 1993

10 FDDs available ›

D1 Training

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingSports Club & Facility

Athletic-based training facility offering group and personal coaching programs for youth and adults. more ›

$401,776 Minimum Investment160 UnitsSince 2001

11 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Damn Good Beer Bus

TravelEvent Party & EntertainmentSpecialty Recreation

Mobile brewery tour service offering guided beer experiences on a custom-wrapped passenger vehicle. more ›

$57,200 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2016

Dart Wars

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingEvent Party & Entertainment

Indoor Nerf battle arena offering team-based combat experiences and event packages for all ages. more ›

$228,000 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2016

Dart'em Up

Sport-Health Instruction & TrainingSports Club & FacilityEvent Party & Entertainment

Indoor foam dart sports arena offering Nerf tag games, arcades, birthday parties, and corporate events. more ›

$228,000 Minimum Investment

Decorate With Lights

Event Party & Entertainment

Full-service outdoor lighting company offering holiday, architectural, and landscape lighting design, installation, and maintenance. more ›

$36,200 Minimum Investment128 UnitsSince 2016

1 FDD available ›

Defy

Sports Club & FacilityEvent Party & Entertainment

Indoor trampoline and adventure parks featuring ninja courses, trampolines, and aerial attractions. more ›

$2,650,700 Minimum Investment61 UnitsSince 2017

4 FDDs available ›