Playa Bowls Inks 3 Multiunit Deals in Q1

Superfruit bowl shop Playa Bowls has signed three multiunit agreements in the first quarter of 2026. In Southern Nevada, the brand has signed a 10-unit development agreement, with about two openings planned each year over the next five years. In the Midwest, the brand inked a five-unit development deal with the first location opening in Clayton, Mo., this fall. Meanwhile, in the Southeast, Playa Bowls signed a multiunit agreement with the first location planned for Tega Cay, S.C.

“As we continue to grow, our focus remains on disciplined development and building the right partnerships,” says Jayson Tipp, chief development officer of Playa Bowls, who recently shared the story behind the brand’s rapid growth with FER.

Overall, Playa Bowls plans to open 20 locations in Q1. In 2025, the brand opened 85 locations nationwide, bringing the count to nearly 400 across 30 states in less than one year after surpassing the 300-unit mark. It also has signed a 160-unit development agreement in Canada and plans to open its inaugural location in downtown Toronto.