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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take for you to receive preliminary approval?
Upon receipt of your Request for Consideration, our executive team will review your application and get back to you in 24 hours.What are the typical costs of opening a Drift Zone location?
Including the initial fee of $39,500*, your total investment can range from $269,500 to $598,000*. Area Development Agreements available:- 2 locations at $59,500 (2nd location is 50% off)
- 3 Facilities at $79,500 (3rd location being only $15k)
Does Drift Zone provide financing?
Drift Zone has approved third-party strategic partners that will provide a full range of financial products, including but not limited to: SBA and Conventional Loans, 401K Rollover, and Furniture Fixture / Equipment Leasing.What makes Drift Zone a special investment?
Drift Zone offers our franchisees low start-up costs, beautifully designed tracks, custom painted wall art, and the satisfaction of owning and operating a truly fun business!! We offer our customers a safe environment to gather with family and friends, with the same adrenaline rush of go-karting.Does Drift Zone provide real estate services?
Upon final approval of your Drift Zone franchise, we will reach out to our approved national real estate team to provide site search, lease negotiations, and preparation of your letter of intent, at which time you will retain your own attorney to finalize your lease contracts.What is the recommended location size?
Typically, we prefer our locations to be efficient in size from3,500-6,500 square feet. We have the flexibility to locate your store front in a local shopping center, regional mall, or a light industrial park. Drift Zone has a flexible business model that can adapt easily to many different types of locations.Are there any specific demographics to locate a Drift Zone track?
Drift Zone is a family entertainment center that appeals to local shoppers, families, kids, and adults. Our Youth Track is for ages 3 to 5, our Adult Track is for ages 6 to 96, and our Party Rooms are perfect for kids’ birthdays and other family celebrations.Do I need prior experience in family entertainment?
Absolutely not! If you are gainfully employed, our business model has been designed for you to supplement, transition, or replace your income. Our Husband/Wife teams and Owner Operators will enjoy paying themselves for the hours and/or a salary that they would otherwise have paid their staff.What type of initial training will be provided to franchisees?
Franchisees will attend and complete our Franchisee Certification Training at our corporate headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii. When your facility is ready, our team will come to your track to train you and your team for your Grand Opening. Training will include aspects of operating your facility including not limited to: Operations, Procedures, Inventory, and the Maintenance. Ongoing training will also be provided as needed.Will I need to quit my career?
Absolutely not! Our franchisees have the flexibility to be owner-operators, manage-the-manager, or partnership teams sharing the day-to-day management duties.Does Drift Zone provide training?
The franchisees will be trained at our tracks here in Hawaii. When your facility is ready, our team will come to your track to train you and your initial staff to prepare you for your Grand Opening. The training will include every aspect of running your facility, including Operations, Procedures, Marketing, Party Planning, Inventory, and Employee Management. On-going training will also be provided as needed.
