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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.

23 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-published (web): https://ownacrocsplaycentre.com.au/ · verified July 2026 · franchisor-published. See full cost breakdown

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Croc's Playcentre fees vs Fitness & Wellbeing median · Fee Index Q2 2026 (n=63)
FeeCroc's PlaycentreCategory median 
Royalty (% gross sales)Fixed fee6.0%not a % fee
Marketing levy (% gross sales)None / fixed2.0%not a % fee

Medians from the Fitness & Wellbeing Fee Index. See methodology.

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.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
StatewideVictoriarecruitingJuly 2026
StatewideNew South WalesrecruitingJuly 2026
StatewideWestern AustraliarecruitingJuly 2026
StatewideQueenslandrecruitingJuly 2026
StatewideSouth AustraliarecruitingJuly 2026

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-published (web): https://ownacrocsplaycentre.com.au/).

What are Croc's Playcentre's ongoing fees?

Croc's Playcentre charges its ongoing fees as a fixed periodic fee rather than a percentage of sales.

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.