Child's Play Challenge Courses Franchising

The vendor opportunity at Child's Play Challenge Courses

Child's Play Challenge Courses Franchising operates in the youth services segment with a single company-owned location, headquartered in New Jersey. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is exactly one unit. The 2023 FDD reports no franchised locations, and year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed. This is a nascent or very small franchise system, meaning any software sale would be a single-deployment deal unless the franchisor executes a significant expansion strategy.

Despite the small footprint, the franchise does carry a mandated technology requirement, which signals that leadership is intentional about operational systems. The royalty rate is 8.0%, and the initial franchise term runs 7 years, with a 5-year renewal option available under specific conditions.

Who controls software purchasing

According to Item 1 of the 2023 FDD, the two named executives are Matthew Borawski, Chief Executive Officer, and Lauren Borawski, Chief Operating Officer. With no franchisee layer in place, these two individuals effectively constitute the entire buying center for any software or technology procurement. Vendors should direct all outreach to this leadership pair, as there are no multi-unit operators or franchisee influencers to navigate.

Mandated and current tech stack

The FDD mandates a Business Management System, though the specific vendor or platform is not named in the available disclosures. No other mandated or recommended technology systems appear in the FDD extracts. This leaves open the possibility that the current tech stack is minimal or that the franchisor is open to vendor proposals, particularly if a solution can demonstrate value for a single-site youth services operation.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 procurement language is absent from the FDD extract, so the franchisor's approach to designated versus approved suppliers remains unknown. This lack of disclosure means vendors should inquire directly about procurement policies during any exploratory conversations.

Renewal timing is somewhat clearer. The initial franchise agreement runs 7 years, and Item 17 outlines a renewal term of 5 years, contingent on compliance, 180 days' prior written notice, signing the then-current form of agreement, a general release, a renewal fee, and personal guarantees from the owners. For a software vendor, the 180-day notice window represents the most concrete timeline for engaging with leadership about system changes or upgrades ahead of a renewal event.

How to read the Child's Play Challenge Courses FDD

The 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document is the primary source for all the data points discussed here. It is filed with state franchise regulators and available for review below. The FDD provides the legal and operational framework that governs the franchise relationship, including technology mandates, fee structures, and renewal conditions. For software vendors, it is the foundational document for understanding the compliance and purchasing environment before initiating any sales conversation.

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