How much capital is needed to join an amusement park?
In recent years, with the rise of the parent-child economy, joining an amusement park franchise has become a popular choice for many entrepreneurs. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the capital investment required to join the amusement park and provide structured data reference.
1. Current status of the amusement park franchise industry

According to recent hot discussions on the Internet, the size of the parent-child entertainment market has exceeded 500 billion yuan in 2023, with an annual growth rate of more than 15%. Among them, indoor children's playgrounds have become a popular area for franchise investment because they are not affected by weather and have stable customer sources.
| Project | data |
|---|---|
| Industry annual growth rate | 15%-20% |
| average payback period | 12-18 months |
| Price per customer | 80-150 yuan |
| Average daily passenger flow | 50-200 people |
2. Capital structure of joining the amusement park franchise
The total investment in joining the amusement park mainly includes the following parts:
| Expense items | Amount range (10,000 yuan) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise fee | 5-20 | Well-known brands are higher |
| Venue rental | 3-10/month | By area and location |
| decoration cost | 10-30 | 200-500 square meters for example |
| Equipment procurement | 15-50 | According to the number of items |
| Staff salary | 1.5-3/month | 3-5 employees |
| working capital | 5-10 | Reserve fund |
3. Comparison of investment in playgrounds of different sizes
According to recent industry data analysis, the size of the playground directly affects the amount of investment:
| scale type | Area(㎡) | Total investment (10,000 yuan) | Suitable for area |
|---|---|---|---|
| small community store | 100-200 | 30-50 | Residential areas, supermarkets |
| Medium-sized standard store | 300-500 | 80-150 | business center |
| Large flagship store | 800+ | 200+ | urban complex |
4. Key factors affecting investment costs
1.Brand selection: Well-known brands have higher franchise fees but it is easier to acquire customers, while emerging brands have lower fees but need to cultivate the market.
2.venue location: The rent in core business districts is 2-3 times that of ordinary areas, but the passenger flow is larger.
3.Device configuration: The unit price of traditional naughty castles is about 20,000-50,000 yuan, and high-tech interactive equipment can reach 100,000-300,000 yuan per set.
4.Additional services: Adding value-added services such as parent-child restaurants and party rooms can increase revenue, but requires an additional investment of 50,000 to 150,000 yuan.
5. Cost control suggestions
1. Priority is given to emerging business districts in second-tier cities, where rental costs are 30%-50% lower than in first-tier cities.
2. Equipment procurement can adopt the "basic package + later upgrade" model to reduce initial investment.
3. When negotiating with the shopping mall, strive for rent-free rent during the renovation period. You can usually get a 1-3 month discount.
4. Choose a franchise brand that provides full support. Although the franchise fee is slightly higher, it can reduce the cost of trial and error.
6. Investment return analysis
Taking a 300-square-meter medium-sized store as an example, the average monthly turnover is about 150,000-250,000 yuan, and the gross profit margin is 60%-70%. After deducting various costs, the monthly net profit is about 30,000-80,000 yuan, and the investment payback period is about 12-18 months.
Special reminder: The recently discussed "shared" playground model has a lower investment threshold (approximately 200,000-300,000 yuan), but attention must be paid to the particularity of its membership-based operation.
Conclusion
The total investment for joining an amusement park ranges from 300,000 to 2 million yuan. Entrepreneurs should choose a suitable scale based on their own financial strength and market research. It is recommended to conduct on-site inspections of 3-5 brands, learn more about their profit models and supporting policies, and make rational investment decisions.
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