Slick City
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Slick City franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2023 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Chesterfield, MO United States Source: franchise.org
Slick City is the world’s first indoor slide and action sports park! Co-founded by a team of experienced family entertainment center operators and pioneering attraction designers, Slick City features a wide array of never-before-seen, stomach-dropping “waterless water slides”.
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Slick City quick facts
- Is Slick City a franchise?
- Yes. Slick City offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 0 franchised and 18 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 77).
- How much does it cost to open a Slick City franchise?
- The Slick City Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,913,100–$4,865,700 for total estimated initial investment (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26); $1,989,100–$5,020,700 for total estimated initial investment (muda) (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26); $1,913,100 for total estimated initial investment: $1,913,100–$4,865,700 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Slick City charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Slick City disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Slick City FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 68). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How much revenue does a Slick City franchise make?
- The Slick City FDD reports a mean auv of $4,960,312 for 3 locations, All three Slick City parks open throughout January 1–December 31, 2024 (two corporate-owned and one affiliate-owned) (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 71). This figure covers only that group and period; it is not a projection, and it is not profit or owner income.
- How many Slick City locations are there?
- The FDD reports 9 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 77). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Slick City a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $1,913,100 – $4,865,700 (Total estimated initial investment); $1,989,100 – $5,020,700 (Total estimated initial investment (MUDA)); $1,913,100 (Total estimated initial investment: $1,913,100–$4,865,700); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 12 separate groups: other measures and revenue for 3 locations; revenue and other measures for 3 locations; revenue and other measures for 7 locations; revenue and other measures for 3 locations; other measures and revenue for 3 locations; revenue and other measures for 3 locations; revenue and EBITDA margin and other measures for 3 locations; EBITDA margin and other measures and revenue for 3 locations; revenue for 3 locations; revenue for 3 locations; other measures and revenue for 5 locations; other measures and revenue for 10 locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 12 in 2024, to 18 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Slick City head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 3 single-unit formats
2025 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total estimated initial investmentPDF p. 26$1,913,100 – $4,865,700
- $1,913,100–$4,865,700PDF p. 26$1,913,100
- Total estimated initial investment (MUDA)PDF p. 26$1,989,100 – $5,020,700
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty fee thereafter high endMain ongoing fee
65 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
12 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
3 locations
Revenue and other measures · 3 locations
- Who is counted
- All three Slick City parks open throughout January 1–December 31, 2024 (two corporate-owned and one affiliate-owned)
- Period
- Imputed Brand Fund Contributions and Marketing Costs (average)
- Excluded
- Parks opened during 2024 and 2025 are excluded because they had not operated for the entire January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 period; the included parks first opened between June 2022 and December 2023.
- Method
- Historical average and median summary income statement; accrual basis
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 77
Net +14 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($1,913,100 – $5,020,700) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 6 to 18 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All three Slick City parks open throughout January 1–December 31, 2024 (two cor… · PDF p. 68; PDF p. 71
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Three full-year Slick City parks (Lakewood, Chesterfield, and Katy) · PDF p. 72; PDF p. 71
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Slick City parks open at least 90 days as of FDD issuance · PDF p. 73
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Three Slick City parks operating throughout January 1–December 31, 2024 · PDF p. 74
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Three Slick City parks open throughout calendar year 2024. · PDF p. 74; PDF p. 75
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Three Slick City parks operating throughout calendar year 2024. · PDF p. 74
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Slick City parks open for the entire January 1–December 31, 2024 fiscal yea… · PDF p. 68
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Three Slick City parks (two corporate-owned and one affiliate-owned) open for t… · PDF p. 68; PDF p. 71; PDF p. 72
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Three parks open throughout January 1–December 31, 2024 (Lakewood, Chesterfield… · PDF p. 72
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Café sales at the three Slick City parks open throughout January 1–December 31,… · PDF p. 75
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Slick City parks open at least 180 days as of FDD issuance · PDF p. 73
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Slick City parks open at least 31 days as of FDD issuance · PDF p. 73
- [13]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 77
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 net income before provision for income tax: $120,908 | $120,908 |
| 2024 | 2024 accounts receivable: $167,085 | $167,085 |
| 2024 | 2024 other current assets: $9,300 | $9,300 |
| 2024 | 2024 total current assets: $1,057,595 | $1,057,595 |
| 2024 | 2024 deferred revenue: $960,900 | $960,900 |
| 2024 | net income before tax 2024 | $120,908 |
| 2024 | net income | $120,908 |
| 2024 | total revenue 2024 | $2,025,884 |
| 2024 | total operating expenses 2024 | $2,001,509 |
| 2024 | net income from operations 2024 | $24,375 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents at dec 31 2024 | $881,210 |
| 2024 | total assets 2024 | $1,057,595 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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Business history
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 12 · PDF p. 50 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Exclusive territory: No — Slick City grants a protected territory but it is not exclusive; the franchisor will not place same or similar branded outlets in the protected territory, while competition may still come from outlets outside it and other channels.
“In your franchise agreement, we grant you a protected territory. In your territory, we will not establish either a company-owned or franchised outlet selling the same or similar goods or services under the same or similar trademarks or service marks as a Slick City outlet. ... You will not receive an exclusive territory, as you may face competition from other franchisees and from outlets that we own that are not located in your protected territory but who serve customers who are residents of your protected territory, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 49 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory population minimum: 150,000, except some tourist areas may have fewer year-round residents; boundaries usually use census tracts or other stated geographic boundaries.
“At minimum, territories will have a population of at least 150,000 people; however your territory may have fewer people if your park is in an area that experiences large influxes of tourists but maintains a year-round population of less than 150,000.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 164 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: 2023 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: $160,000
“TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 960,900 160,000”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 164 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: 2024 Cash and Cash Equivalents: $881,210
“Cash and Cash Equivalents $881,210 $32,334”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 164 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: 2023 Cash and Cash Equivalents: $32,334
“Cash and Cash Equivalents $881,210 $32,334”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 164 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: 2024 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: $960,900
“TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 960,900 160,000”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 163 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: 2024 Revenue - Territory fees: $1,185,033
“Revenue - Territory fees $1,185,033 $ -”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
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