The

3

best

Outdoor Games

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

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Outdoor games franchises operate large-format, experience-driven entertainment venues such as trampoline parks and adventure attractions. These concepts rely on high guest throughput, event bookings, and strong brand recognition, making system scale, payback efficiency, and franchisee momentum critical performance drivers.

Below are the top 3 outdoor games franchises based on overall performance and system strength.

Urban Air Adventure Park

8.8
/
10

Urban Air Adventure Park offers diverse indoor entertainment for all ages, including trampolines, obstacle courses, climbing walls, and zip lines. It's perfect for birthdays, group events, or family outings, promising safe and energetic fun.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

179
+
21%
21%
Franchise fee

?

$100,000
Investment

?

$3,554,000 - $8,332,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$3,797,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

30.8%

Our score
8.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Urban Air operates multi-attraction indoor adventure parks featuring trampolines, ropes courses, climbing walls, and arcade-style entertainment.
Its ranking is driven by dominant system scale, strong margins, and consistent growth.

  • Large system with 179 franchisees
  • Very high average investment (~$5.94M) reflects destination-scale footprint
  • Solid 1.57x payback
  • Strong franchisee growth (~21%)

Sky Zone

8.4
/
10

Sky Zone offers exhilarating trampoline park experiences, featuring a variety of attractions like freestyle jumping, dodgeball, and foam pits for an adrenaline-packed adventure.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

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126
+
8%
8%
Franchise fee

?

$75,000
Investment

?

$2,178,000 - $4,723,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$2,170,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

27.2%

Our score
8.4
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Sky Zone pioneered the trampoline park category and remains one of the most recognizable brands in the space.
Its ranking reflects scale leadership and dependable unit economics.

  • Established system with 126 franchisees
  • High average investment (~$3.45M)
  • Attractive 1.59x payback
  • Steady franchisee growth (~8%)

Launch Trampoline Park, Launch Park

7.9
/
10

Launch Trampoline Park offers a thrilling experience with various trampoline-based attractions, including freestyle jumping, dodgeball, and foam pits, ensuring an exciting adventure for all ages.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

21
+
5%
5%
Franchise fee

?

$75,000
Investment

?

$4,622,000 - $6,336,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$4,318,000

+
0.2%
0.2%
Operating Profit

?

22.0%

Our score
7.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Launch Trampoline Park focuses on large-format trampoline and activity centers with group and party-driven revenue.
Its ranking is supported by strong payback and positive system expansion.

  • Growing system with 21 franchisees
  • Very high average investment (~$5.48M)
  • Strong 1.27x payback
  • Positive franchisee growth (~5%)

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