Funcation Station franchise
2026 filing · April 13, 2026Shares sales figures
Funcation Station at a glance
A mobile business renting soft play equipment for children up to five years old.
The business
- Franchisor
- Funcation Station Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Deer Park, New York
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $57K–$103K
- A home-based business with one territory
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- For a territory of about 500,000 people
- Royalty
- 8%
- 8% of gross sales, paid weekly, subject to a minimum weekly royalty, plus up to 3% to the brand development fund
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 2% of gross sales or $25 a week, whichever is more, paid weekly; it can rise to 3%
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 0
- As printed in the filing
From Funcation Station Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Funcation Station among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Funcation Station | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $79,843 | Costs less than 92% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $25,000 | Lower than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 8% | Higher than 85% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Funcation Station franchise costs
Opening a home-based business with one territory costs an estimated $57,127 to $102,558. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($25,000) and additional funds – three months ($7,202 to $16,625). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | ||
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $1,000 | |
| Storage Unit Rent Deposits | $640 | $4,800 | |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $0 | $1,600 | |
| Equipment and Van | $2,199 | $15,250 | |
| Utility Deposits | $150 | $188 | |
| Signage | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Computer, Software, and Business Management System | $75 | $1,625 | |
| When Due Grand Opening Marketing | $3,500 | $5,000 | |
| Opening Inventory | $10,310 | $15,465 | |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $25 | $75 | |
| Travel for Initial Training | $1,000 | $3,100 | |
| Professional Fees | $3,500 | $7,500 | |
| Licenses and Permits | $250 | $500 | |
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies | $776 | $1,330 | |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $7,202 | $16,625 | |
| Total | $57,127 | $102,558 | |
Source: Funcation Station Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Funcation Station franchise fee
The franchise fee is $25,000, for a territory of about 500,000 people. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Funcation Station Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales, paid weekly, subject to a minimum weekly royalty, plus up to 3% to the brand development fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales or $25 a week, whichever is more, paid weekly; it can rise to 3%. |
| Software Fees | $125 per month |
| Franchisee Directed Local Marketing | 1% of Gross Sales or $150 per month, whichever is greater |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Funcation Station Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from page 13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Funcation Station publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Funcation Station Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 43
How Funcation Station compares
Of the 139 mobile franchises on this site, Funcation Station is the 38th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Funcation Station | Typical mobile brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $57K | $96K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $103K | $167K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $25K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% | 6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 91 of 139 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 139 brands in mobile franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 (+2) | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 (−2) | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2025 counts come to 3, but the filing shows 1. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Funcation Station Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
Where Funcation Station locations are
At the end of 2025, Funcation Station had locations in 2 states. The most are in New Jersey and New York.
- New Jersey2
- New York1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| New York | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Funcation Station Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
Who owns Funcation Station?
Funcation Station franchises are sold by Funcation Station Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Funcation Station Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, page 9.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Funcation Station Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Funcation Station filings
The figures on this page come from Funcation Station Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 13, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 13, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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