Fitness & Wellbeing franchises

Croc's Playcentre Franchise Opportunity

Indoor children's play-centre franchise established in 2008 (franchising from 2013) with around 23 centres, each incorporating a Muffin Break cafe.

28 units in AustraliaFranchising since 2013Registered as Croc's Franchising Pty Ltd
On the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register

captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Public data profile

This information is compiled from the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register and other public sources. It hasn’t been confirmed by the franchise team.

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How much does a Croc's Playcentre franchise cost?

A Croc's Playcentre franchise requires a total investment of $350,000–$500,000 all-in.

Source: Franchisor website: ownacrocsplaycentre.com.au · captured July 2026 · franchisor-published. See full cost breakdown

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Croc's Playcentre vs the Fitness & Wellbeing median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeCroc's PlaycentreCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$350K–$500K$250,000–$500,000 (103)above median

Medians from the Fitness & Wellbeing Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

Network & venues

28venues in Australia
26franchised businesses
2company-owned units
24franchisees (operators)
12years operating in Australia

Operates in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA

Expanding into ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007829) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term 5 or more years

Option to renew Other

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007829) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Croc's Playcentre’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.

Serious offence conviction (last 10 yrs)No
Civil judgment against franchisor (last 5 yrs)No
Bankruptcy / insolvency (last 10 yrs)No
Upfront payment required to applyYes
Franchisor can change the agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationNo

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007829) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Phone 1300195615

Email paulb@crocsplaycentre.com.au

Registered office 9 Centreway, Mount Waverley VIC 3149

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007829) · captured 2026-08-19.

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

How Croc's Playcentre’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
VictoriaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
New South WalesStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
Western AustraliaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
QueenslandStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
South AustraliaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026

Before you buy into Croc's Playcentre

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Croc's Playcentre franchise cost?

A Croc's Playcentre franchise requires a total investment of $350,000–$500,000 all-in (Franchisor website: ownacrocsplaycentre.com.au).

What are Croc's Playcentre's ongoing fees?

Croc's Playcentre's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.

Is Croc's Playcentre on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Based on FranchiseScope's research, Croc's Playcentre appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.